The German “Sturmgewehr” (StG) rifles of World War II represented a significant breakthrough in small arms design. Leveraging a new intermediate cartridge (7.92×33 Kurz); cost-effective production with stamped, pressed and roughly finished parts; and a new focus on short-range firepower for the average infantryman; the StG 43/44 rifles created an instant impact on the battlefield. The StG 45(M) chambered for ...

Cold-shot, on-demand performance requires a skill level that doesn’t need warming up. How cool would it be to have sufficient surplus skill on board that your cold shots are the same as after you’re warmed up? Training-wise, it is just a matter of dialing it in. Our drill this month trains you to be consistent in three critical skill sets: ...

Few things are as personal as finding the right handgun for your needs. From personal defense to hunting, finding the perfect pistol is a deeply individual pursuit. Let me introduce you to one of the newest options on the market that is worthy of your time for consideration. The new Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm Desert FDE is ...

Canik USA is launching another edition of its Canik TTI Combat 9mm striker-fired performance pistol originally launched at SHOT Show 2024. The Canik TTI Combat 9mm pistol is based on the popular Canik Mete base model further refined with collaborative input from Taran Butler and the rest of the TTI (Taran Tactical Innovations) team. As such, the Canik TTI Combat ...

A 42-year-old woman in Nashville was shot and killed after forcing her way into her husband’s girlfriend’s home during a heated domestic dispute. Police are investigating the case as a possible self-defense shooting, and no charges have been filed at this time. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NASHVILLE, TN (3-minute read) — Metro Nashville police are investigating a deadly shooting that ...

A man carrying a samurai-style umbrella caused a temporary lockdown at the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse, New York, after it was mistaken for a firearm. Police determined there was no threat, and the individual was released without charges. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SYRACUSE, NY (2-minute read) — A brief moment of panic unfolded at Destiny USA in Syracuse on ...

XS Sights Minimalist night sights are now available for Colt Python revolvers. As the name implies, Minimalist sights are designed for shooters who want a simple yet effective notch-and-post sight without any extra frills. Minimalist iron sights are designed to be simple. The blacked-out rear sight reduces focus points for your eyes and has serrations to eliminate glare from bright ...

On February 15, 1898, the United States Navy “second-class” battleship USS Maine exploded while anchored in the harbor at Havana, Cuba — which was then a colony of Spain. A large number of the crew of the warship was killed in the explosion, and it prompted widespread outrage that led the United States to war with Spain. Historians aren’t universally convinced the ...

The humble shotgun is still a good defensive choice. Read the full article here ...

A tragic school shooting in Minneapolis has once again raised concerns about the effectiveness of gun-free zones. The shooter deliberately chose a school due to its unarmed status, which is a disturbing trend seen in many similar attacks. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (3-minute read) — A devastating mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has revealed a ...