Is there any practical difference between training and experience when it comes to self-defense? Would surviving a single street fight be as helpful as years of martial arts training? Do hours on the range translate to increased survival more than competition shooting or even hunting might? A sudden assault tests one’s instinct and reaction time. For many, the outcome depends ...

Sealed reflex sights offer advantages over their open-top brethren. They’re more durable, far less likely to fog up from temperature changes, and the LED emitter itself is better protected from the elements.  Until relatively recently they’ve remained in the realm of rifles instead of handguns. But there’s been an explosion of options — some of this is due to R&D, ...

The Waterbury Police Department of Waterbury, CT, has selected FN America’s FN 509 MRD-LE 9 mm-chambered pistol as its new sidearm. The handguns have already been issued to the agency’s 300 officers. “Waterbury Police Department approached us in search of a new duty pistol that was reliable, durable and offered them future-proof, optics-ready technology, and we answered that request with the ...

StG 44. Photo: Rock Island Auction Company. We take a deep dive into the history, function and legacy of the StG 44, the progenitor of the modern combat rifle. Thanks to the mainstream media, many people falsely equate assault rifles with the AR-15, even going so far as to believe that “AR” stands for “assault rifle” rather than “ArmaLite Rifle.” ...

The mark of the master is to make it look easy. How they reach the point of mastery is by doing less, removing any unnecessary movement or doing less to achieve the desired result. They have learned that the road to mastery is to remove that which is not needed. Michelangelo’s famous approach to sculpting embodies this concept: He removed ...

A domestic dispute in Warren, MI turned deadly after a woman allegedly shot her ex-partner during an altercation on November 4th. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the woman currently in custody. WARREN, MI (2-minute read) — A deadly shooting in Warren on Monday afternoon has left one man dead and a woman in police custody. The incident, suspected to ...

A mechanic in Hialeah, FL, was deemed to have acted in self-defense after a late-night altercation over a used tire escalated, resulting in a fatal shooting. The mechanic fired his firearm after being threatened with a machete. HIALEAH, FL (1-minute read) — An early morning dispute in Hialeah took a violent turn when a disagreement over a tire repair ended ...

A Lafayette man attempting a home invasion in Iberia Parish was shot in self-defense by a homeowner and now faces attempted murder charges. This ongoing investigation may lead to further charges. IBERIA PARISH, LA (2-minute read) — Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a home invasion and stabbing on the 4900 and 5000 blocks of ...

Elite Tactical Systems has just launched a new double-stack 9mm Glock pattern aftermarket magazine, the new ETS Omega GLK-18. Like all other ETS Omega magazines, the company has engineered this extended-capacity magazine to combine the durability of steel with the positive attributes of ETS polymer, such as lighter weight and more resistance to impacts. In addition to this, ETS Omega ...

The SIG Sauer Romeo5 Gen II Elite red-dot sight now has a streamlined, redesigned housing and recessed windage and elevation dials to allow for quick user access while maintaining the quickest access to zero adjustments. The Romeo5 Gen II Elite is sold in two different versions, one with a 1.41-inch tall, absolute co-witness mount to use with back-up iron sights, ...