A Connecticut man, Obadiah Claud, was arrested after charging at another individual with a knife in a parking lot. The intended victim managed to stop the attack by drawing his legally possessed firearm, leading Claud to flee and later be apprehended by police. WEST HAVEN, CT (2-minute read) — A man was taken into custody following a violent encounter in ...

It’s happening. Standing in line at the convenience store grabbing a snack after a long day, you happen to glance towards the door. There is a masked assailant pulling a gun from his hoodie, threatening to start hurting people. You are carrying concealed with one in the pipe, can you get to it in time? Can you make the shot ...

FN America has just launched a new large-format pistol based on the proven FN SCAR line chambered for the versatile .300 BLK rifle cartridge. This new variant, available in both black and flat dark earth, joins the standard FN SCAR 15P (for Pistol) that is already chambered for the standard 5.56 NATO rifle cartridge. In order to adapt the FN ...

For us, “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering said skill. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistency over time. Most of us will hopefully never have to use our defensive skills, but that shouldn’t stop us from training ...

SIG Sauer has just unveiled the P226 X-Five Reserve, a new special-edition, all-steel model of the venerable SIG Sauer P226 9mm pistol. While the original SIG Sauer P226 was built around an aluminum frame with a traditional double action/single action trigger, the new steel-framed SIG P226 X-Five Reserve instead is created with a heavier steel frame to combine the accuracy ...

Handguns never played a pivotal role in World War II, but they were always around hanging in holsters on various hips for situations in which the defecation struck the oscillation at close quarters. That’s enough to prompt an abiding interest among historians and pistol pundits. Pfc. Nicholas Timmens (left) shows a U.S. Coast Guardsman the Japanese Nambu pistol he took ...

The venerable Model 1911—winner of two world wars!—begat the 2011 to take on the upstart striker-fired pistols that new shooters so readily embraced. Essentially a 1911 that can accommodate a double-stack magazine and with or without a grip safety, 2011s have been winning converts by virtue of their triggers. Not one to let the grass grow under his feet, Bill ...

In a self-defense situation, seconds count. Here we discuss the importance of carrying with a round in the chamber. As a firearms instructor, one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is the idea that carrying a firearm without a round chambered is a safer option than carrying a firearm with a round in the chamber. This philosophy, often referred ...

Hornady has come out with some bangers in their time like the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5/7/300 PRC, 6mm ARC, and more. Normally, these are long range cartridges, but Hornady has something sneaky up their sleeve — 338 ARC. Maybe less revolutionary than some of their other offerings, 338 ARC is an interesting cartridge that has some awesome benefits… at least on ...

C&H Precision is bringing out the all-new EDC Enclosed (EDC-EN) pistol-mounted optic. This rugged and compact optic is designed for concealed carry, but also works for duty, home defense and recreational shooting as well. With its enclosed emitter, the EDC-EN provides great protection against dirt, dust and debris, ensuring it will work in almost any environment. “We’re proud to get ...