American infantrymen were always looking for additional firepower, particularly the kind they could easily carry into battle. After the breakout from Normandy, U.S. infantrymen found themselves in more and more close-quarter actions, frequently clearing their German opponents from fortified positions in house-to-house fighting. A soldier with an M1 Garand rifle equipped with an M7 grenade launcher demonstrates firing an M9A1 ...

Smith & Wesson announced the grand opening of the new Smith & Wesson Academy late last week. It continues the tradition of reinforcing the company’s continued dedication to self-defense training, firearm proficiency and firearm safety, a decades-long legacy that began with both the former Smith & Wesson Academy and the Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, MA. Collectively the form facilities ...

I worked in the gun world before I ever had to wear a suit professionally. As such, I regularly advocated that everyone should carry the most capable, user-friendly carry pistol they could, such as some flavor of Glock G19 sized semi-automatic. When my career path veered into the corporate sector, I was confronted with the harsh reality that concealing a ...

A quick look at the new Savage RXR22, a lightweight, reliable semi-auto .22 LR rifle. Who doesn’t love a semi-auto rifle in .22 LR? Whether you’re plinking for fun, hunting varmints or teaching someone how to shoot, few things are better for the job. The latest model to hit the market is the Savage RXR22, and the company says it’s ...

The Hidaka series knives from SOG combine traditional aesthetic Japanese blade-design cues with Western knife concepts to deliver one-of-a-kind tactical, outdoor, survival and specialty knives. The SOG Hidaka XR The SOG Hidaka XR blade incorporates a modified tanto profile that follows Matsuda’s signature blade shape lines. Hidaka XR blades are manufactured from CPM 3V steel and measure 4 inches in ...

An early morning active shooter situation at an Amazon facility in Columbus, OH, ended when the gunman took his own life. No one else was injured, and police are continuing to investigate the motive behind the incident. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE COLUMBUS, OH (2-minute read) — A disturbing early morning shooting outside an Amazon warehouse in Columbus ended when the ...

Photos by Patrick McCarthy The last several years’ worth of news coverage streaming out of Ukraine, Syria, and Africa have shed a lot of light on current trends in AK modernization.  In particular, those Kalash variants being toted by Russian special operations forces and the burgeoning class of Russian Private Military Companies (PMC’s). Despite the wailing of gnashing of teeth ...

Savage Arms has unveiled the new RXR22, a .22LR semi-automatic rifle built for versatility and customization. The RXR22 is suitable for plinking, target shooting as well as to small-game hunting and competition. “The new RXR is built for shooters who demand more than just accuracy. They want a platform that adapts to their style, discipline and ambition,” said RJ Contorno, ...

Unfortunately, emergencies don’t wait for the perfect moment. Whether it’s a 2:00 AM home invasion or an overall breakdown in public order, having the right firearm on hand can mean the difference between survival and chaos. Choosing a reliable firearm isn’t just about personal preference — it’s about practicality, adaptability, and ensuring that your firearm won’t fail you when you ...

Florida Senator Don Gaetz has introduced a bill that would allow trained volunteers with concealed carry permits to provide armed security at places of worship without needing a professional license. The move comes amid a spike in mass shootings and rising concerns over safety in religious spaces. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE TALLAHASSEE, FL (4-minute read) — Senator Don Gaetz of ...