Mossberg 590 Shockwave Nightstick (MSRP: $700)  Range toy or serious defensive firearm? Opinions on these “firearms” are somewhat mixed. I can’t make up your mind for you, but I can describe how I started to appreciate what firearms like the Mossberg Shockwave can bring to the party. I am a defensive shotgun nerd. I’m certified by Rangemaster to teach defensive ...

Primary Arms Optics is releasing the new SLx RS-10R Mini Reflex Sight, a red dot sight for pistols which builds on the performance of the RS-10 with expanded compatibility and advanced features. RS-10R is now available and has an MSRP of $209.99. The SLx RS-10R maintains the value and innovation of the original RS-10 while being compatible with the popular ...

A man who attempted to harm himself at a Durango pawn shop is now facing serious charges after being shot by an employee during a chaotic confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DURANGO, CO (3-minute read) — A recent incident at KP Pawn in Durango has led to felony charges against a man who was shot after entering the store in ...

Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearm, ammunition, optics and accessories wholesalers, is releasing a new exclusive firearm produced in collaboration with Ruger. This version of the LCP Max is made with a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish and is available exclusively at Davidson’s and GalleryofGuns.com. First introduced in 2021, the LCP Max added more ammunition capacity, a redesigned frame, ...

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for discussion purposes only. Please acquire adequate training in self-defense from a qualified instructor. Several years back, my daughter had a recital at her college. I was off duty, out of my jurisdiction and, under Florida law, could not carry my Springfield Armory XD on school grounds. As soon as I approached the venue, ...

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has issued the first “Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Firearm Sound Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.” The detailed document took eight years of detailed and highly technical work to complete. The “Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Firearm Sound Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers” document contains thread ...

  Firefield | Rapidstrike 1-10×24 CR1Combining close-range agility with long-range accuracy, the Rapidstrike 1-10×24 CR1 is versatile, but also tough. Designed to withstand the recoil of a .338 Lapua Mag., the scope features a second-focal-plane reticle, pop-up, resettable, locking turrets; fully multi-coated optics; a single-piece, 30 mm tube and hard-anodized finish. It is shockproof, fogproof and water-resistant. Magnification: 1-10XObjective Lens ...

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is launching the new VX-5HD Gen 2 family of riflescopes which feature Leupold’s Professional-Grade Optical System to deliver the precision serious shooters demand. With a SpeedSet elevation dial for tool-free zeroing, competition-grade adjustments, a redesigned maintube for increased elevation travel, an integrated throw lever and a rugged construction, the VX-5HD Gen 2 is the built for ...

Holosun is now shipping the new AEMS Core X2 and the AEM Pro X2 red dot sights. These models represent the latest in Holosun’s AEMS red-dot product line, which is meant to be paired with rifles, carbines and other long guns. In addition to the standard red color, Holosun also offers both the new AEMS Pro X2 and the AEMS ...

The deer was small in the 4X Redfield. But the October air was still, and I trusted the .300 tugging the sling taut. Crosswire quivering a half-body-depth over the buck’s withers, I pressed the trigger. Recoil jarred the image. It cleared to show the buck wilt. A faint “thwuck” trailed the blast. The previous year, a buck in a ridge-top ...