A Jefferson City woman, Skyler Allison, claims she acted in self-defense when she shot an individual who allegedly threatened her and her children with a knife and a club. Surveillance footage reportedly shows conflicting details, leading to charges against Allison, including armed criminal action and assault. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE JEFFERSON CITY, MO (3-minute read) — A Jefferson City woman ...
A woman in Chesterfield County, Virginia, shot her boyfriend early Monday morning in an apparent act of self-defense after he allegedly assaulted and strangled her. Police confirmed the shooting was justified, and the boyfriend, Adryan Whitted, was charged with domestic assault and strangulation while remaining in custody at the hospital. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA (2-minute read) — ...
A few years back when the Springfield Armory SA-35 was first introduced, I was eager to get my hands on one. I wanted to see the modern touches Springfield Armory had applied to the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 design. When I received my SA-35, I wasn’t disappointed. It’s one of the best modern takes on a timeless design I’ve ...
There are lots of considerations when it comes to home defense weapon selection. The answer will not be the same for everyone. How to match your home defense weapon to your needs. Before you can discuss home defense weapons, you must first define “home defense.” This is complicated because home defense is not the same for everyone. It’s largely dependent ...
A group of New York City gun owners has filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, accusing the Licensing Division of unconstitutional delays in processing firearm permit applications. The plaintiffs argue that the NYPD systematically obstructs approvals, forcing applicants into unnecessary legal battles. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NEW YORK, NY (4-minute read) — A group of frustrated New York City ...
Since its introduction, the 10mm Auto has been putting magnum power into semi-auto pistols. In recent years, it’s had a bit of a resurgence in popularity. My introduction to the 10mm Auto came in the fall of 2014. I wanted to try some handgun hunting, and I’m a huge fan of 1911-style pistols. But the .45 ACP just didn’t have ...
When it comes to shooting handguns in the dark, is it better to have a handheld or a weapon-mounted light? It’s no secret that bad things happen in the dark. Evil loves the absence of light, which is why some humans are afraid of the dark. Our literature and movies have contributed to this fear with monsters such as vampires ...
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 in .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson expands its Model 1854 series with the addition of the .357 Magnum ...
Imagine a world without Vietnam. I don’t mean the unified country of 98.86 million people in Southeast Asia that is a thriving economic powerhouse today. I mean, imagine a world without the Vietnam War. What if, when the French were beaten at Dien Bien Phu and the communists were creeping south like some kind of malignant political disease, we didn’t ...
The .22 Magnum pistol is a rare bird, but we pick four top options in the caliber to satiate even the most finicky rimfire fan. A semi-automatic .22 Magnum pistol … cue crickets chirping. Popular as the souped-up rimfire cartridge has proven over the past 60 odd years it’s never really conquered the pistol market. Revolvers, those chamber in what’s ...