A driver in St. Petersburg, FL, used a firearm to defend himself during an attempted carjacking outside a local restaurant. The suspect, now in critical condition, faces multiple charges. ST. PETERSBURG, FL (1-minute read) — Police in St. Petersburg are investigating a dramatic incident at the Crafty Crab restaurant on Tyrone Boulevard, where an armed citizen thwarted an attempted carjacking. ...

I, like many of you, appreciate the charms of a high-grade, custom-level pistol. Combining mechanical and aesthetic perfection, these types of guns exude quality. For example, a 1911 at this level should feature a barrel and bushing that are precisely fit, hand-fit marriage of slide to frame, and a trigger that has a perfectly consistent “glass rod” break. When you ...

Ruger and Magpul have launched the RXM 9mm pistol, a modular, striker-fired handgun combining precision manufacturing with innovative design. Ruger and Magpul have teamed up to create the Ruger RXM 9mm pistol, a modular handgun built for customization and precision. Combining Ruger’s expertise in firearm manufacturing and Magpul’s accessory innovation, the RXM stands out in the crowded striker-fired pistol market. ...

Silencer Central—which began modestly in 2005 and has grown to become the nation’s largest dealer, distributor and manufacturer of suppressors—is expanding yet again. The company broke ground earlier this month on a new distribution and warehouse center adjacent to the Sioux Falls, SD, headquarters building it opened barely two years ago. The new 60.000-square-foot facility will be home to the ...

As pleasurable as a large and varied arsenal might be, it’s more aspirational than practical. This is especially true during times when everything costs twice what it used to. Maintaining a full stable of mules is much more expensive than taking care of a five-mule team. From a minimalist approach, what guns—chambered for what cartridges—and what loads for those guns ...

Ruger and Magpul have just collaborated to bring about the RXM, a new 9mm Glock-like pistol with a ton of innovative features. What’s in a name? When it comes to the RXM, it means Ruger x Magpul, the companies that combined their efforts and specialties to create this new 9mm pistol. At first glance, it may seem like just another ...

ARO Products, a new holster-accessory company, has recently launched its first product, the Wrap. The ARO Wrap is a polycarbonate lattice sheet that is designed to wrap around Safariland Vault or Safariland 6000 Series tactical duty holsters.  The many slots found on the polycarbonate sheet allow for MOLLE compatible accessories to be mounted to the front, the rear and sides ...

John Vlieger, a grandmaster USPSA competitive shooter and US Army veteran, recently launched his company, JV Training Accessories. JV Training Accessories’ core product is a series of weighted magazine inserts that are designed to slip into the most popular double-stack magazine bodies such as those used by Glock, SIG, CZ, Beretta, Walther, Canik and 2011-pattern magazines. The JV Training Accessories ...

If you have ever concealed-carried a full-size 1911 on your hip, you know how easily it can print. The rear of the grip on a 1911 — that bottom edge — can provide the telltale clue you are packing some heavy equipment. The Carry Contour grip frame modification enhances concealability while retaining the performance of a duty-grade firearm. Of all ...

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. and Magpul Industries are introducing the new RXM 9mm pistol, which can be customized via a removable stainless steel Fire Control Insert (FCI) that is set inside an interchangeable Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG). Ruger and Magpul will be offering a variety of grip frames in the future so that shooters can customize their pistol ...