A 19-year-old suspect in Johnston County, NC was shot during an attempted robbery when his intended victim, who was legally armed, acted in self-defense. The suspect was later arrested and faces multiple charges including attempted robbery and possession of a stolen firearm. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SMITHFIELD, NC (3-minute read) — A young man from Garner learned the hard way ...
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How do you know if you can trust your handgun with your life? Here we discuss some methods for testing and evaluating defensive pistols. I’m often asked how I evaluate new pistols sent to me for review. The short answer is that I have a standard protocol I use. It starts with a familiarization of the pistol and any new ...
I have been a serious student of defensive pistolcraft for just about all of my adult life, with the major focus of my law enforcement career being keeping the good guys and gals safe. As a full-time trainer, at least half of my time was devoted to hands-on training, writing lesson plans, and dealing with the various administrative details in ...
Taurus has just brought back the Model 58, a lightweight .380 ACP pistol with a 15-round capacity. .380 ACP has been experiencing a bit of a renaissance recently, and Taurus has responded by bringing back the once-discontinued Model 58. Featuring some minor modernizations and improvements, the compact .380 carry-sized pistol now boasts a larger magazine capacity, an aluminum frame and ...
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that Beretta USA and Bass Pro Shops cannot be held liable for a negligent shooting that resulted in a college athlete losing his leg. The decision hinged on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which shields firearm manufacturers and sellers from liability when a firearm is misused. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE EMPORIA, ...
It is interesting to look into the development of a tool. It begins with its purpose and is then refined in design, materials, and manufacture to produce a thing of performance. Occasionally, these processes fall short. The Navy Mark 3 Modification 0 knife would teeter on the brink of this premise. Although it has an aggressive appearance, the U.S. Navy’s ...
In Patrol Rifle classes, it wasn’t uncommon for officers to have a match trigger in their AR-15, and a factory-stock trigger in their Glock. That can lead to problems. When it comes to the guns you use to defend yourself, is it smart to modify them with competition triggers? Before we get to making mockery of those who insist on ...