Governor Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have eliminated permit requirements and lowered the concealed carry age to 18 in North Carolina. The controversial legislation faces resistance in both chambers and from the public, especially over the idea of teenagers carrying firearms without training. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE RALEIGH, NC (2-minute read) — Governor Josh Stein vetoed Senate Bill ...

Rost Martin Firearms is announcing a tritium-sight upgrade for its 9mm compact, polymer-framed RM1C pistol. The Rost Martin RM1C is a striker-fired pistol with a 4-inch-long barrel based on the popular Glock-pattern action. The company has partnered with Hiviz to offer the flagship RM1C pistol with HiViz LiteWave H3 front sight. This is a tritium/fiber-optic front sight with a white ...

The Allied raid on Dieppe, France, on 19 August 1942, was a curiously tragic footnote to the bloody saga of World War II. The German Blitzkrieg had overwhelmed Allied defenders and overran western Europe in a matter of weeks. Once the British had opportunity to fall back to their island fortress and regroup, it was time to scheme out the ...

It’s Friday morning and I’m taking my walk, getting exercise and trying to decide what this week’s column will be about. And, the light comes on: exercise is it. It is one of those things, besides guns and ammo, that factors in to our ability to successfully deal with a violent encounter. When the fight-or-flight syndrome kicks in, one of ...

Pennsylvania and Virginia have signed a new reciprocity agreement allowing concealed carry permit holders from each state to legally carry handguns across state lines. This brings Pennsylvania’s total number of reciprocity partners to 30, expanding rights for responsible firearm carriers. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HARRISBURG, PA (2-minute read) — In a significant win for concealed carry permit holders, Pennsylvania Attorney ...

Magpul Industries has a successful line of sturdy polymer-based bipods. These bipods used adapters to clamp onto a sling-swivel stud, Picatinny rail or M-Lok mounting surfaces. Now Magpul is introducing a new MOE QD M-Lok bipod variant with the ability to directly attach itself onto any M-Lok slot without the need of a separate adapter.  The new MOE QD M-Lok ...

Most of us regard our firearms as serious tools, and as such, their function is of far higher importance than their form. In the same breath, I think I can say that most of us appreciate a good-looking gun. Certainly, the product line of Springfield Armory is proof that uncompromising performance can go hand in hand with head-turning design. Today, ...

A teenage boy died after being stabbed by a Sacramento Regional Transit security guard at a Rancho Cordova station, following an altercation that began over a vaping violation. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible case of self-defense. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (3-minute read) — A teenage boy is dead following a violent encounter with a ...

In the years following World War II, our government began to evaluate the equipment that was used so recently. One of the suggestions put forth was the idea that our Soldiers might be better armed with a lighter-weight service pistol and one that had a bit less recoil than the old M1911A1. Several companies submitted guns for testing, and Colt ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the new CZ Shadow 2 Carry 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this kit: Firearm: CZ Shadow 2 Carry (MSRP: $1,449) When it comes to traditional double/single-action semi-automatic pistols, the SIG Sauer ...