The purpose of carrying a handgun for self-defense is to have and not need, as opposed to needing and not having — especially when facing a deadly physical threat. However, there are times when you shouldn’t necessarily use a gun. A firearm is just one of many different kinds of defensive tools. Despite their capabilities, they may not necessarily be ...

Federal Ammunition has been awarded contracts to supply several Canadian law enforcement organizations with handgun and rifle ammunition for training and duty purposes. The agreements will supply the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Parks Canada, Correctional Services Canada and Canada Border Services Agency with up to 10 million rounds of 9mm training, 9mm duty handgun and .308 Win. rifle ammunition ...

It’s a simple fact of life that smaller guns are easier to carry and easier to keep out of sight, which makes a micro-compact-sized pistol a popular choice for concealed carry. Here’s what’s new in this market for 2025.  Canik | Mete MC9 PrimeThe popular Mete line gets a useful makeover in this new model sporting many features normally found ...

Accuracy? Is this, at 50 yards, with just a bead good enough? Mount a scope and that third shot will join the other two. Depending on the load, a .30-06 has a power factor of about 400, but 12-gauge slugs can reach the 700s with ease. If you really want to put the hurt on something, like a big critter, ...

A suspected intruder was shot and killed during a home invasion in Summerville, South Carolina. Authorities are investigating the incident, with no charges announced at this time. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SUMMERVILLE, SC (2-minute read) — Deputies in Dorchester County are investigating an apparent home invasion that resulted in the death of a suspected intruder early Wednesday morning. Around 1 ...

Dead Air Silencers and Ruger Firearms have joined forces to introduce the RXD Series, a new line of suppressors. These new suppressors are not a rebrand or a re-skin of an existing suppressor, they are built from the ground-up to match the performance, design and maintainability of Ruger’s firearm platforms. The RXD22Ti and RXD30Ti are the first in this new ...

When Gunsite announced the availability of a new Gunsite Glock Service Pistol (GGSP) at the famed Academy’s Pro Shop, there were some unconfirmed rumors that Jeff Cooper turned over in his grave. I suspect these rumors were started by folks who had not paid proper attention to the Colonel’s teachings over the years.  Colonel Cooper was a man who based ...

Rossi USA is expanding its fan-favorite Brawler lineup with two new calibers: 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK. These new options take the proven Brawler platform and push it into new territory, making it more capable, more customizable and more ready for action than before.  Originally chambered in .45 Colt/.410-bore, the Rossi Brawler built its reputation as a single-shot utility gun, ...

There are older American knife manufacturers than Spyderco, but arguably few or better known among true cutlery enthusiasts. Since its inception, Spyderco has remained firmly in the consciousness of knife nuts not only because of its commitment to build quality and smart design, but because its product lineup features has featured every blade steel under the sun, from AEB-L to ...

Kydex, Boltaron and other polymer holster materials may be all the rage now, but there are still many who prefer the feel of carrying a handgun tucked behind the hip in a traditional leather holster. There’s a time and place for everything, and leather holsters aren’t going away any time soon. In addition to its rich smell and the way ...