Suppressors are currently the hottest-selling centerfire- and rimfire-firearm accessory. The reason is obvious—quieter gunfire. But, how much quieter is the report, and are velocity, accuracy or precision negatively impacted? The plan is to conduct a series of tests with a variety of firearm systems to get a glimpse of the audible and ballistic effects of suppressors, and I figured a ...

We take a quick look at the enhanced and upgraded features of Springfield’s new XD Mod.3 OSP. Springfield Armory is continuing to expand on its popular XD line of defensive pistols, and the latest addition to the lineup is the XD Mod.3 OSP. Featuring several upgrades and enhancements over the previous iteration, the Mod.3 has a lot to offer at ...

Do you run your AR-15 suppressed? Does it spit gas back in your face? Here we look at SilencerCo’s solution, the Gas Defeating Charging Handle. Got gas? No, not that kind of gas. I’m talking about gas in the face from your suppressor. Yes, there’s gas out of the ejection port, but the real eye-watering gas can be the little ...

SnapSafe is known for making gun safes and residential security containers in a variety of sizes and styles. Now Snap Safe is offering a new safe accessory pack that includes items such as a magnetic hook for organization, a document basket, a strip of interior LED lighting, an electronic dehumidifier, a hygrometer and a fire-resistant document bag. The SnapSafe Accessory ...

SIG Sauer is releasing a special 40th anniversary edition of its classic 9mm P226 TDA (traditional double action) semi-automatic pistol. Arguably a “retro” piece in 2024, this special edition SIG Sauer P226 is sold in the original configuration that shooters would have used in the mid-1980s, when the P226 originally made its original debut as a “wonder nine” with guns ...

If you’ve ever wanted a full-auto Glock but don’t want to get a visit from your local ATF agent, Franklin Armory’s binary trigger might be for you! Franklin Armory has announced the release of the G-S193, a Binary trigger and slide kit designed for the Glock 19 Gen 3. This kit features Franklin Armory’s Binary Firing System (BFS) and joins ...

Today, we are going to dive into the meaning of the words “transitional spaces” and see how they work in real life. First, let’s start off with a definition of transitional spaces when used in the self-defense world as well as understanding how quickly things can happen. Transitional spaces are uncontrolled places between two static areas where we are vulnerable ...

In today’s article, Rob Garret reviews the Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 4.25″ Carry Contour handgun. Springfield Armory is well known for its excellent 1911 pistols, and the new TRP line is no different. Springfield loaned the semi-automatic pistol to the author for review. Naming a product is a tricky and difficult endeavor. It becomes even more complicated when the name ...

A federal judge ruled that New York’s law restricting concealed carry on private property unless expressly permitted violates the Second Amendment. This decision marks a significant win for gun rights advocates, challenging the state’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act. BUFFALO, NY (2-minute read) — Second Amendment activists secured another win against New York State’s stringent gun control laws. On Thursday, a ...

A Monroe County homeowner used a crossbow to fend off two intruders during a home invasion in Frenchtown Township. One of the intruders was shot with an arrow, and both suspects are now in custody. FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, MI (1-minute read) — Early Tuesday morning, a Monroe County homeowner successfully defended their home against two intruders, using a crossbow to stop ...