You’ve seen posts reminding you that you are your own first responder. I have more than occasionally pointed out that you are responsible for your own safety, but I fear that too many fail to realize how quickly things can go bad. Consider this: the Tombstone streetfight near the OK Corral (October 26, 1881) left three men dead and two ...

Leupold is known for its scopes and optics, but the company is also offering customers high-end sunglasses and eyewear that are optimized for outdoor activities. The Beaverton, OR, company recently announced the addition of a new style of lens to the Performance Eyewear line with Daylight Max lenses. Daylight Max lenses are designed to allow for more light transmission in ...

Meprolight has been building optics for decades, and the Meprolight Tru-Vision SR red dot sight brings a compact, rugged rifle optic to the table. In today’s review, Alan Rice mounted it, zeroed it and ran it to see how it performed. The optic was provided by the company to the author for review. Meprolight has made tritium and reflex sights ...

The prime directive for all performance shooters is simply “Bring stability to alignment and press the shot off without disrupting that alignment.” Elite shooters endeavor to follow this directive as opposed to chase after the results of this process, which are speed and accuracy—the mere measurements of how long it took to complete the task (speed), and where the round ...

Firearm: Girsan MC9 Disruptor (MSRP: $399) Girsan’s MC9 Disruptor pistol (imported by EAA Corp.) is designed to be a well-equipped pistol with an entry level price, and with its impressive list of features, it’s pretty easy to say it hits that mark. Multiple backstraps are available to fit the MC9 to the individual shooter’s hand, there’s an optics cut on ...

Sierra Bullets is unveiling the new MatckKing X, an evolution of the company’s well-known Sierra MatchKing rifle bullet engineered to perform well in hunting and long(er)-range shooting applications out to 500 yards. Unlike the original Sierra MatchKing bullet, which has been optimized for precision and accuracy in target-shooting disciplines, the new Sierra MatchKing X has a few design enhancements that ...

In collaboration with Koted Arms, Auto Ordnance is unveiling the new Wastelander Thompson, a customized semi-automatic version of John Taliaferro Thompson’s classic .45 ACP submachine gun, the “Tommy Gun.” The limited edition run of these 25 Auto-Ordnance Wastelanders is inspired by games and science fiction enthusiasts. Naturally, the Wastelander uses one of the 20th century’s most iconic firearms as its ...

Editor’s Note: The following article describing how the author made a cannon is intended for discussion purposes only. It describes one man’s project and can involve substantial risks. Follow all federal, state and local laws regarding the construction and use of this type of product.  We were some of those homeschool freaks. It was my wife’s idea. I was a ...

Brownells has introduced a new Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Program designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the reliable, high-performance parts and accessories to outfit and maintain their duty rifles. Whether on patrol, in training, or during a high-stress response, having a well-equipped rifle can make all the difference. The program brings together a curated selection of trusted parts, gear, ...

The palpable sense of urgency and dread that existed within the firearm industry for the four years Joe Biden was wandering the White House has been replaced with relief and the intention to get back to business as usual. In handguns, trends abound. Double-stack 1911s chambered in 9 mm continue to be all the rage, while integral compensators are the ...