A security guard at a Chattanooga nightclub acted swiftly when a gunman opened fire on a crowd outside the venue, preventing what could have been a mass shooting. Surveillance footage captured the intense shootout, showing the guard tracking the shooter and returning fire, ultimately neutralizing the threat before police arrested the suspect. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHATTANOOGA, TN (2-minute read) ...

NEW from Vortex is the Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot! Designed for turkey and wingshooting, this red dot features and enclosed optic housing and integrated mount for shotguns that are drilled and tapped.  Enclosed optic provides a robust level of protection in the field while giving hunters enough optic to see their target effectively.  Integrated mounting system for drilled ...

Banish Suppressors has just added the new Banish 9K 9 mm titanium, 3D-printed additive manufactured lightweight pistol suppressor. This latest release from Banish Suppressors only weighs 2.7 ounces and is 4.1 inches in overall length. And with a 1.25-inch diameter, the new Banish 9K 9mm is one of the most compact and lightweight 9mm pistol suppressors available on the market. ...

Lapua is releasing a new line of high BC (ballistic coefficient) precision rifle bullets, the new Lapua Max Range Target series. With the massive expansion in longer-distance, precision-oriented rifle-shooting disciplines and competitive events including events like Precision Rifle Series (PRS), F-Class or Fullbore matches, Lapua’s new Max Range Target bullets are designed to cater to these types of rifle shooters ...

We check out Wilson Combat’s new all-titanium suppressor called the Silent Bandit, available in four caliber options. Wilson Combat has just expanded its suppressor line with the Silent Bandit, an all-titanium can that will be available in four different calibers. The new model is named after Bill Wilson’s dog, Bandit, as the company says both are exemplars of toughness, reliability ...

Editor’s Note: This article on the Castle Doctrine vs. Stand Your Ground is presented for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. The author is not an attorney. The Armory Life readers should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice. All guns used in the photos were triple-checked to be empty, and no ammunition was present during the photo shoots. Many states have ...

A tragic shooting in Houston left a father dead after his son allegedly shot him during a heated altercation. Authorities report the son claims self-defense and remained at the scene as police arrived. Investigators are working to confirm details, including reports that the father may have been armed with an ax. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HOUSTON, TX (2-minute read) — ...

What is Magacut? Why does it matter? Should your next knife be made of it? We answer all of that and more! Read the full article here ...

The Mt. Juliet (TN) Police Department and Blount County (TN) Sheriff’s SWAT Team have selected the VKTR Industries piston-driven VK-1 rifle for duty use. The issued piston-driven AR-15s have fully ambidextrous fire controls and are outfitted with HUXWRX Flow 556K suppressors. “We are extremely excited to support this customer,” said Eric Luley, the national sales manager for VKTR. “We have ...

The magazine-fed, self-loading pistol came to the attention of American shooters at the end of the 19th century thanks to John Moses Browning (JMB), the prolific firearms inventor and a solid candidate for the patron saint of shootin’ stuff for us here in the USA. Starting with his M1899, which was actually designed for the arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale in ...