The mimeographed flyer was printed on green paper and illustrated second- and third-generation, dark-contrast, cut-and-paste photocopies of various firearms for sale by McGee Industries of Mississippi. I was 15 years old at the time, and in the 48 years since, I have never seen a shoddier example of marketing than that flyer, but at the time, it was my “golden ...

Firearm: Springfield Armory TRP 1911 AOS 9 mm (MSRP: $1,999) Springfield Armory added several 9 mm chamberings to the TRP line in 2025, and we’ve chosen the 4.25-inch barrel, AOS-equipped version for today’s kit. This is a marked departure for Springfield Armory, as all previous TRP pistols have been chambered in .45 ACP, providing yet another data point toward the ...

For years we’ve been told we can’t make things here anymore. That American buyers are monogamously married to only the cheapest Chinese crap. The world of firearms has some exceptions, but many of these are due to import regulations rather than market forces. One such exception is optics, but that world has always been a bit bipolar. It’s one of ...

In collaboration with Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Talo Distributors has just launched a new special edition model of the Ruger SR1911, the 9mm Talo Ruger SR1911 CCO pistol. The limited edition Talo Ruger SR1911 CCO is a two tone version of the single stack Ruger SR1911 built around a lightweight aluminum compact “Officer” sized frame and a “Commander” size ...

CCI Ammunition is coming out with the all-new Suppressor Max 22 LR cartridge. This small-game load is designed for optimal accuracy, terminal performance and noise reduction when fired through a firearm equipped with a rimfire suppressor. The hollowpoint bullet ensures effective segmentation on impact, even at its low-decibel, subsonic 970 fps muzzle velocity.  “Whisper-quiet yet powerful rimfire performance is now ...

The purpose of carrying a handgun for self-defense is to have and not need, as opposed to needing and not having — especially when facing a deadly physical threat. However, there are times when you shouldn’t necessarily use a gun. A firearm is just one of many different kinds of defensive tools. Despite their capabilities, they may not necessarily be ...

Federal Ammunition has been awarded contracts to supply several Canadian law enforcement organizations with handgun and rifle ammunition for training and duty purposes. The agreements will supply the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Parks Canada, Correctional Services Canada and Canada Border Services Agency with up to 10 million rounds of 9mm training, 9mm duty handgun and .308 Win. rifle ammunition ...

It’s a simple fact of life that smaller guns are easier to carry and easier to keep out of sight, which makes a micro-compact-sized pistol a popular choice for concealed carry. Here’s what’s new in this market for 2025.  Canik | Mete MC9 PrimeThe popular Mete line gets a useful makeover in this new model sporting many features normally found ...

Accuracy? Is this, at 50 yards, with just a bead good enough? Mount a scope and that third shot will join the other two. Depending on the load, a .30-06 has a power factor of about 400, but 12-gauge slugs can reach the 700s with ease. If you really want to put the hurt on something, like a big critter, ...

A suspected intruder was shot and killed during a home invasion in Summerville, South Carolina. Authorities are investigating the incident, with no charges announced at this time. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SUMMERVILLE, SC (2-minute read) — Deputies in Dorchester County are investigating an apparent home invasion that resulted in the death of a suspected intruder early Wednesday morning. Around 1 ...