In Florida, teens taking part in TikTok’s “Door Kick Challenge” have been arrested after a prank mimicking a home invasion with an airsoft gun went viral. Authorities warn that these dangerous stunts could lead to serious legal trouble, or even have fatal consequences. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE FLORIDA CITY, FL (2-minute read) — A viral TikTok trend known as the ...
Escort is bolstering its pump-action BullTac shotgun product line by adding new and different models with different color options and additional tactical accents and accessories. The Escort BullTac family of pump-action shotguns consists of a five-round, removable-magazine-fed shotgun chambered for 12 gauge, 20 gauge or .410-bore shotshells. Additionally, these Turkish-manufactured shotguns are built in bullpup configuration, which means that the ...
Springfield Armory has announced the new 1911 Operator AOS Threaded in .45 ACP. Available in Cerakote Coyote Brown, OD Green, Tungsten Gray or black, these new suppressor-ready pistols deliver the duty-grade features serious shooters demand. The Operator family of pistols combines the appeal of the proven single-stack 1911 pistol with modern enhancements such as a Picatinny accessory rail on the ...
When Robert Ruarke admonished us to use enough gun, he was talking about hunting dangerous game in Africa. But, the armed citizen knows that one might have to deal with all sorts of dangerous encounters. In considering personal defense, “use enough gun” certainly applies, and it should affect our choice of the handgun we carry for personal protection. However, not ...
A handgun holster needs to perform three functions, which are all equally important. The first is to hold your gun in one spot on your person. A holster that moves around as you move around will dramatically slow down your draw as your blindly flail about for your gun when you need it the most. The second is to keep ...
In today’s article, Sean Utley gets his hands on the new Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS with a threaded barrel. Chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, this handgun is an amazing pistol and is perfect for adding both a red dot sight and a sound suppressor. The pistol was provided to the author for the purposes of this review. There ...
A chaotic and dangerous situation is unfolding in Manhattan as an active shooter opened fire near Park Avenue, injuring an NYPD officer and multiple civilians. Early reports indicate the suspect may be wearing body armor and using a rifle. NEW YORK, NY (2-minute read) — A terrifying scene unfolded Monday near Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan after an armed suspect ...
Arsenal, Inc. is one of the best-known brands in the U.S. for Kalashnikov and AK-pattern firearms market. The company has just launched three new AK focused accessories: A new AK flash-hider muzzle device, a new AK side-rail compatible optics mount and a new AK-compatible aluminum skeletonized side-folding stock. Arsenal SM-23 Scope Mount The Arsenal SM-23 Scope Mount clamps over the ...
Konus has just launched a new second-focal-plane 5-50x60mm target/hunting riflescope with a 34mm diameter main tube, called the Konus Invincible. The Invincible is Konus’ first ever 34mm main tube model. The majority of scopes in today’s market typically have ¼-MOA or 1-MRAD click values, but the Konus Invincible instead was designed with even finer and more precise ⅛-MOA click values. ...
“Interesting weapons that fully demonstrate the depths to which the quality of small arms production can fall and yet still produce serviceable weapons.” — U.S. Ordnance Intel report on the Gustloff Volkssturmgewehr A captured Volkssturmgewehr undergoes technical review by American ordnance staff in the final days of World War II. The rifle’s design reflects the desperation of its era. Image: NARA ...