The earliest known concept of shooting “flames of death” on an enemy dates back to the 7th century when the Byzantine Empire invented “Greek Fire,” a pressurized and flammable liquid that could be launched at enemy warships. How exactly it was fired remains a mystery, as does its chemical composition and notably why it fell out of favor. Yet, by ...

Trijicon has launched Trijicon Days—a nationwide in-person experience designed to connect customers directly with the brand at key-partner dealers in five different states. It’s an opportunity for enthusiasts to learn more from the experts and even a chance to win some of its cutting-edge optics. The special events run through July. With more than 70 optics on display, including reflex sights, ...

Competitors to the .30-’06 Sprg. (left) like the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7 mm PRC and 7 mm Backcountry, have made the 120-year-old cartridge seem outdated in this modern age. War, as they say, is hell. Nearly four million Americans served during World War I, and of those who went to battle—hell—most carried a bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-’06 Sprg. ...

Galco’s Miami Classic II shoulder holster is now available for the SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro pistol, with or without red-dot sight mounted to the slide. The Miami Classic II is a refined and modernized version of Galco’s legendary Miami Classic holster, which was created for a certain, iconic TV show of the 1980s. The Miami Classic II is updated for ...

Military Armament Corporation, otherwise known as MAC, is part of the SDS Arms family and is now introducing the new MAC IX large-format pistol. This direct-blowback, semi-automatic firearm was designed in Knoxville, TN, and features an AR-style pistol grip and a Picatinny rail for easy optic mounting. The MAC IX has AR-style quick takedown pins for easy disassembly, and there ...

I’ve always thought a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec was the best value in a modern 1911 anywhere. There, I said it. There are other “affordable” 1911 autos out there, and some are lower-priced than a Mil-Spec. But I feel strongly that when you take a hard look at the quality of workmanship, forged construction, level of fit and finish, accuracy and ...

Fine-motor skills are all of those little functions that we do on a daily, even hourly, basis with our fingers and hands. Tying our shoes, buttoning our shirts, typing on the computer are all fine-motor skills. For the defensive shooter, fine-motor skills are also involved in loading the gun, executing the proper trigger press and clearing malfunctions. In fact, take ...

Ruger debuted its first LC Carbine in 2022, building it in the somewhat surprising chambering choice of 5.7×28 mm and followed up this launch with an LC Carbine in .45 ACP early in 2024. Now, the gunmaker offers a 10 mm-chambered version of the popular LC line. This newest LC Carbine represents a solid choice for home- and self-defense applications ...

A suspect is in custody after a violent attack in downtown Boulder, Colorado, during a public walk supporting Israeli hostages. The FBI has called the act a targeted terror attack, though local authorities say the motive is still under investigation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BOULDER, CO (3-minute read) — A violent incident in downtown Boulder on Sunday left multiple people ...

A late-night break-in in Lake Mathews, CA, ended in a fatal shooting after a homeowner, armed with a firearm, defended their property against an intruder. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LAKE MATHEWS, CA (2-minute read) — A suspected home invasion turned deadly late Thursday night in Lake Mathews, a rural community in Riverside County, ...