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) — ...
In today’s article, veteran police officer and gun writer, Scott Wagner, reviews the Burdette Custom Detective holster for the Springfield Armory SA-35 pistol. A leather, outside-the-waistband rig, this concealment holster offers classic styling that might be a perfect match for the 9mm semi-automatic pistol. The OWB holster was provided to the author for review by Springfield Armory. The Burdette Custom ...
We take a closer look at the AR-10 and other large-frame AR rifles like it. Living through historical events provides perspective on the past and future, and we are definitely living during interesting times. We’re also trending toward interesting new things across the gun industry: new ammunition technology, optics and, of course, firearms. We’re at a very interesting crossroads in ...
Recent reports confirm that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has used facial recognition technology to track gun owners. Despite claims that ATF halted such practices in 2023, new evidence suggests otherwise. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE A growing number of reports indicate that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has access to and utilizes ...
Hurricanes can be hell. Typhoons are typically terrible. But when it comes to all-around, rain-soaked, human misery, the tropical monsoon tops the charts. This is especially true if you’re out in it with nothing but a steel helmet and the shirt on your back when relentless, solid sheets of rain leave you sucking water rather than air. Add to your ...
The MFT BUIS is compact enough to be out of the way of the other gear you might attach to your rifle. When it comes to rifle sights, two is one and one is none, so here we look at Mission First Tactical’s BUIS. You’ve heard the phrase, “Two is one, one is none.” But, do you really know what ...
A Houston man was shot multiple times outside a bar following a disturbance inside the establishment. The shooter, an off-duty employee, claims self-defense, and the case is now under grand jury review to determine if charges will be filed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HOUSTON, TX (3-minute read) — Houston police responded to a reported vehicle crash on February 4, 2025, ...