A new bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate seeks to provide stronger legal protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking who act in self-defense. If passed, SB 152 would allow courts to consider a victim’s history of abuse when determining the legality of their actions. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BATON ROUGE, LA (3-minute read) — A proposed Louisiana ...

I believe that Smith & Wesson’s M&P M2.0 models are actually some of the most overlooked pistols when it comes to mainstream handguns that have untapped performance potential. This comes in part from the M&P M2.0’s natural grip contours, frame shape and most importantly, its “neutral” 18-degree grip angle. These attributes make it easy to grip and drive the gun ...

Senate Bill 1730, recently passed by the Texas Senate, seeks to bolster protections for individuals who lawfully use force or deadly force in self-defense. The bill would prevent civil lawsuits if no criminal charges were filed, dismissed, or if the defendant was acquitted. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE AUSTIN, TX (3-minute read) — Texans who lawfully defend themselves with force or ...

X Vision Optics has just unveiled its new Shadow 100 Digital Night Vision Mini Viewer. This newer and updated pocket-size night-vision viewing device features an extended night-vision viewing range of 400 yards and an upgraded high-resolution IPS (In Plane Switching) display. The Shadow 100 Mini Night Vision Viewer is also equipped with an 8X digital zoom and seven different IR ...

Hornady is introducing the new 25 Creedmoor cartridge. Recently accepted by Sporting Arms and Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI), the 25 Creedmoor continues the legacy and performance of the Creedmoor family of cartridges. Consumer ammunition offerings will feature bullets selected to deliver the shot, no matter if it is for hunting, competition shooting or other long-range-shooting applications. “The 25 Creedmoor is the ...

Certain physical spaces are imbued with a near-supernatural gravitas. Most any Civil War battlefield has a sort of ethereal presence. Even if the weather is pretty and the scene pastoral, the blood that was spilt in these places is adequate to canonize that remarkable dirt into something mystically awe-inspiring. So it is when you enter the hallowed spaces of the ...

Though Florida residents can now carry concealed firearms without a license, many continue to apply for permits. However, the sharp drop in safety training raises serious concerns about public preparedness and responsible gun ownership. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE TALLAHASSEE, FL (3-minute read) — Although Floridians no longer need a permit to carry a concealed firearm, many continue to pursue licenses—yet ...

Why are lever guns so popular all of a sudden? Maybe it’s because more and more Americans are living in restrictive states which drastically curtail the right to keep and bear some sort of arms. Or maybe it’s because of recent popular TV shows which show off lever-action guns left, right and center. To be honest, we think it’s because ...

SCCY is no longer in business. Its assets—including CNC machines/centers, robodrills, injection molding machines, lathes, office equipment, 3D printers and more—will go to the highest bidder(s) in a sale conducted by Prestige Auction from June 24 to 26. News of the approaching closure became widespread when the Volusa County Tax Office posted notices of “Pending Levy and Seizure” on the ...

Photo Credit: Oklahoma Department of Commerce. CBC, owner of Magtech, has just announced that a new ammunition production factory will be constructed in Oklahoma. Magtech is owned by CBC in Brazil, and that’s where the ammo has always been made as well. Now, the company is launching CBC USA and building a new state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. The ...