When I held it for the first time, I immediately understood that the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro was created with real-world defense needs in mind. The Hellcat Pro unites the benefits of concealed carry with full-size pistol performance by having a thin design, yet still holding 15+1 rounds with flush-fit magazines. In addition, it features a slide designed for mounting ...

A verbal dispute between two co-workers in Keithville, Louisiana escalated into violence when one man attacked the other, prompting a self-defense shooting. Authorities have determined the shooter acted legally in protecting himself during the altercation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE KEITHVILLE, LA (3-minute read) — A workplace confrontation in Keithville turned violent late Monday morning when a co-worker dispute ended in ...

A Pike County man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly breaking into his neighbor’s home and threatening to kill the family. The homeowner, acting in self-defense, shot the suspect in the leg after the intruder’s firearm misfired. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ELKHORN CITY, KY (3-minute read) — A tense situation unfolded late Monday night in Elkhorn City ...

No, we don’t mean Apollo Creed, the band Creed or Creed Bratton, we mean the Creedmoor family of long-range rifle cartridges. Merriam-Webster defines family as “a group of things related by common characteristics,” or “a group regarded as deriving from a common stock.” You could say the family of Creedmoor cartridges are both. The latter three Creedmoor cartridges descended from ...

The training company I work for teaches the four traditional gun handling rules popularized by the late Colonel Jeff Cooper. We’ve also added a fifth rule: Always prevent unauthorized access to your firearms. This rule is intended broadly, meaning no one is able to access your handguns except those you intend to allow to do so. One of our most ...

A federal judge has ruled that California’s ban on firearm carry by non-residents is unconstitutional, siding with the Firearms Policy Coalition. The decision affirms that Second Amendment rights do not end at state borders, strengthening legal protections for lawful gun owners traveling across state lines. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SAN DIEGO, CA (3-minute read) — A federal judge in California ...

How often do you challenge yourself to learn something new — or even admit that you might benefit from learning something new? The muzzle brake on the SAINT Victor B5 is not just for looks — it also helps keep the bugs away on a hot summer day! I’m lucky to have a highly qualified trainer near me, so signing up ...

Daniel Defense is releasing a limited-edition, fully integrated PCC (pistol-caliber carbine) platform, the Slate Spectre. Based on the trusted DD PCC foundation, the Slate Spectre is an expression of precision, performance and craftsmanship. Building on the foundation of the Daniel Defense DDPCC, the Slate Spectre features a custom Midnight Chocolate Chip Cerakote finish, a match-grade Hiperfire trigger, Steiner MPS on ...

In addition to the physical aspects of personal defense, shooting and tactics, the lawfully armed citizen should be just as concerned about learning the various laws regarding the use of force and the use of deadly force. Granted, quite a number of our states include a class on the law during their gun licensing classes but, given time constraints, this ...

On June 23, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) Deputy Director Robert Cekada signed ATF Ruling 2025-1 and Ruling 2025-2. The documents reverse bans on importation for civilian use of “dual use” barrels and the non-lethal marking rounds often used for law enforcement and military force-on-force training exercises, respectively.    The barrel restriction was put in place in ...