When it comes to rifle shooting, “acceptable accuracy” is difficult to define concisely. Semantic irony aside, we can’t even agree on how to measure accuracy, let alone express it to everyone’s liking. Conversations on the subject can quickly devolve into lectures over mean radius versus extreme spread or the improper conflation of “precision” and “accuracy.” With luck, we get aggravated ...
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Albuquerque after pointing a replica BB gun at an officer responding to a 911 call. The incident is under multi-agency review as investigators examine whether proper protocols were followed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (2-minute read) — What began as a call for help on July 4th quickly turned into a ...
Watchtower Firearms is releasing the Demolitia Blackout Edition, a limited-edition pistol developed in collaboration with Demolition Ranch. Designed for those who demand top-notch performance, the Demolitia Blackout Edition is an evolution of the double-stack 1911 platform. Every aspect of this pistol has been fine-tuned for speed, accuracy and reliability in the most demanding conditions. “We built the Demolitia Blackout Edition ...
A late-night robbery turned violent at a Boise business, where a store clerk was assaulted by three suspects and shot one of them in self-defense. All three suspects were later arrested by police, with one suffering a gunshot wound and the employee sustaining serious injuries. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BOISE, ID (3-minute read) — A violent encounter at a Boise ...
Modular Driven Technologies, better known as MDT, has just unveiled the ACC Premier GEN2 rifle chassis designed to fit rimfire Ruger 10/22 pattern rifles, including those made by Volqsuartsen. As the second-generation version of MDT’s award-winning Premier rifle chassis, this ACC Premier GEN2 is a major refresh of one of Modular Driven Technologies’ winningest competition precision shooting rifle chassis. MDT ...
When Springfield Armory released the Echelon 4.0C, I was an early adopter. The original Echelon 4.5F had impressed me, and I was wanting a more compact version with all the same features. The 4.0C was all of that and more. The Springfield Echelon 4.0C grips come in three different sizes to fit a variety of hand shapes. Each grip module ...
Sometimes, we have to get back to the basics. When we compartmentalize and scrutinize every aspect of our defensive gear, sometimes we lose sight of the big picture. Here are some tips to help you re-focus your shotgun-shooting skills. The best shotgun on paper isn’t always the best in your palm. It’s easy to find shotguns that have superior specs ...
A house party in Harvey, Illinois turned violent when two armed individuals opened fire, injuring five people, including a 4-year-old boy. A concealed carry license holder returned fire, killing one suspect and injuring the other, potentially preventing further bloodshed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HARVEY, IL (3-minute read) — A peaceful Saturday night gathering in Harvey, Illinois was shattered by violence ...
The two-point sling in my opinion, and the opinion of many others, is the most versatile sling choice. To help out those new to two-point slings or those who have not used them to their full potential, we put together this user guide just for you. If you’ve ever wondered how to use a two-point sling, this article is for ...