Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Steiner TOR-X Pistol-Mounted Laser/Trainer Steiner is giving you a one-two punch with the introduction of the TOR-X. At its heart, it’s a pistol-mounted ...

In 2014, I was a retired DEA Special Agent working for the U.S. government in the Counter Narcotics (CN) program as a mentor to a Counter Narcotics Police Afghanistan (CNP-A) National Interdiction Unit (NIU). Gone were the days when active-duty agents mentored the host country counterparts. I was stationed in Herat, Afghanistan, at a CN base just a couple of ...

What police are describing as a mass shooting in downtown Orlando on Halloween night left two people dead and six injured, with police arresting a 17-year-old suspect at the scene. Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive. ORLANDO, FL (3-minute read) — A tragic Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando during the early hours of November 1, 2024, left two people ...

Heritage Manufacturing has just unveiled the new 12-gauge Coachwhip side-by-side, break-action, double-barreled shotgun with a pair of 18-inch barrels. True to Heritage Manufacturing’s western styling, the new Coachwhip shotgun is outfitted with walnut furniture, a case-hardened receiver, a double set of triggers and the classic exposed hammers, a reminiscent detail found in many stagecoach shotguns from the time period. Unlike ...

There is the old joke in the entertainment world, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” with the answer being “practice.” Yet, that old quip misses the part about first being taught the fundamentals, and then getting even more advanced training from highly skilled professionals. Simply put, practice will only take you so far — especially if you’re not doing ...

The projectiles of most modern ammunition designs are made from lead and most often come with a copper jacket of some sort. The lead is inside the bullet because it’s heavy, giving more energy on-target than other metals. Lead is also easy to work with. It’s soft which means it deforms under pressure for more effective terminal ballistics and it ...

For years, the AR-15 was thought of as a mid-range rifle, capable of accurate hits out to around 500 yards, but not much further than that. Part of this was due to the energy of the .223 Rem/5.56 NATO round, which ran out of energy past that distance, and part of that was due to the AR-15s of the time, ...

Embarking on the hunting trip of a lifetime with two unlikely companions: a 6.5 Creedmoor and a 7mm PRC. With two teenage girls living under my roof, I get sucked into the occasional game of “would you rather?” It’s not an experience I’d wish upon any grown man, but because I do genuinely enjoy spending time with them (when they’re ...

This article delves into the essential habits, mindsets, and considerations every responsible concealed carrier should develop. It covers common mistakes, situational awareness tips, the potential benefits of insurance, and key psychological strategies for staying prepared. Carrying a firearm for personal protection requires careful planning, rigorous training, and a disciplined mindset. While the freedom to carry concealed comes with significant responsibility, ...

Bear Creek Arsenal is launching an AR pistol chambered in 5.56 NATO with a compact 4.5-inch barrel. This new addition to BCA’s lineup is designed to combine performance and versatility while still maintaining low costs for Bear Creek Arsenal’s customers. This price saving is achieved by making the pistol in-house. The new BC-15 AR pistol features a robust build with ...