Authorities in Nashville are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, where a man was killed outside an apartment after allegedly reaching for what turned out to be a BB pistol. The shooter, a 60-year-old resident, claims it was an act of self-defense and has not been charged as the case awaits review by the District Attorney’s Office. ...
Is the 1911 pistol design inherently dangerous? This is a question that many new shooters have asked. A lot of this comes from the fact that the gun is often carried with the hammer cocked, which might appear intimidating to some shooters. But, let’s dig into the details of this incredibly popular and long-lived design to decide for ourselves. The ...
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We’ve picked the best .22 Magnum rifles that will dependably cut down nuisance critters like ripe wheat. I’ve always found something special about the .22 Magnum rifle. Dang near as tiny a cartridge as its little brother the .22 LR but able to unleash an entirely different level of devastation. And accurate… boy howdy. Unless I’m going for a long ...
We hit the range to test out two freshly updated Springfield Armory 1911 TRP pistols, now available optics-ready and in 9mm. What we love and what we hate about the 1911 is actually the same thing. An old design that has stood the test of time, the 1911 is not easy to manufacture. It is labor-intensive and requires expensive methods ...
“It is believed that had the enemy employed these disguised tanks in the proper tactical situation and at the proper time, much damage might have resulted.” — U.S. Technical Intelligence Report The story of the Battle of the Bulge includes many tales of American heroism when faced with the massive and sudden German offensive. From the German perspective, everything that ...
We take a closer look at the Second Amendment, from its original intent to the issues of later interpretations. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution is one of the most fiercely debated and passionately defended provisions in American law. Enshrined in the Bill of Rights, it declares: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a ...
A man was shot in Littlefield, TX, during an altercation that authorities now say was a clear case of self-defense. Police determined that the shooter acted legally to protect himself from an unprovoked physical assault. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LITTLEFIELD, TX (2-minute read) — A shooting on Wednesday evening in Littlefield, Texas, has been ruled a case of self-defense, according ...
Hearing protection is critically important for firearms enthusiasts. In today’s article, author Joe Woolley offers his views on the Dead Air Sandman S sound suppressor. Suitable for hunting, tactical and recreational use, the suppressor offers a way to tame muzzle blast as well as protect your ears in the field. Hunting is one great use for sound suppressors. The Dead ...