On February 15, 1898, the United States Navy “second-class” battleship USS Maine exploded while anchored in the harbor at Havana, Cuba — which was then a colony of Spain. A large number of the crew of the warship was killed in the explosion, and it prompted widespread outrage that led the United States to war with Spain. Historians aren’t universally convinced the ...

The humble shotgun is still a good defensive choice. Read the full article here ...

A tragic school shooting in Minneapolis has once again raised concerns about the effectiveness of gun-free zones. The shooter deliberately chose a school due to its unarmed status, which is a disturbing trend seen in many similar attacks. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (3-minute read) — A devastating mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has revealed a ...

Escort Shotguns just unveiled two new 12-gauge pump-action shotgun models, the new Escort Slugger and Escort Slugger Tact. Both models are designed around the same modular, pump-action mechanism and are built to be security-focused shotguns. As such, both the new Escort Slugger and Slugger Tact have 18-inch barrels with a fixed, cylinder-bore choke. This allows for easy interchangeability between buckshot ...

In today’s article, Richard Johnson reviews the Alloy-X, an EDC flashlight from Princeton Tec. A dual-fuel pen light, the Alloy-X offers 400 lumens in an easy-to-carry package. How well does it perform? That’s what the author sets out to discover. The flashlight was provided to the author by the company for review. Tactical flashlights are an important part of your ...

If you go to any public range on a Saturday afternoon and ask the people on the firing line if they “know how to shoot,” and chances are, you’ll receive some form of the following answers: “No, but I’m here with my friend/relative/trainer to learn to shoot.”“Sort of. I could be better.”“Yeah, I know how to shoot.” The problem here ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the Rost Martin RM1S 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Rost Martin RM1s (MSRP: $469) We’re revisiting the Rost Martin RM1s 9 mm subcompact pistol in this week’s kit for a ...

Revolvers have been part of the US military arsenal for a long time. In fact, despite the 1911 semi-automatic having “won two World Wars!,” the revolver continued in US military service longer than that 1911 to 1985 time period. Both the Army and the Air Force kept revolvers in their inventory well past the end of the Vietnam War. As ...

RCBCS just added another die to its popular RCBS X-Die lineup with its new RCBS X-Die for the 6.5 Creedmoor X-Die. The RCBS X-Die is intended for handloaders who want to extend the life of their brass and reduce the amount of time they spend trimming said brass. RCBS incorporates a patented mechanism into the X-Die series that cuts out ...

Safariland is expanding its line of Impulse hearing-protection products. The new additions to the line include both in-ear and Bluetooth over-the-ear options, offering a blend of protection, comfort and connectivity. The new products are designed to keep users protected from harmful noise while providing the flexibility to stay aware of their surroundings. Whether for everyday use or demanding environments, these ...