A prepared homeowner in Jamaica Estates, Queens, used his lawfully owned Sig Sauer P365 to deter an intruder who had broken into his home to steal a high-end vehicle. The incident, caught on security cameras, highlights the growing trend of “car quotas” among theft rings and the vital role of the Castle Doctrine in residential safety. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ...
Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate writers to get an early copy of the gun and test it thoroughly. I purchased ...
With the recent public announcement of the new Gen6 Glock pistols during the early part of December 2025, Safariland has also been developing holster fits across its various product lines to accommodate these new handguns. “Glock has long been the industry leader for duty handguns,” said Greg Freeman, vice president and general manager of Safariland Duty Gear. “Safariland is proud ...
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the third federal shooting in less than three weeks, serves as a textbook “initial spark” in modern conflict simulations. This article examines how the clash between Operation Metro Surge and local governance creates the jurisdictional and social friction necessary to ignite a broader domestic crisis, potentially leading to a civil war. LISTEN ...
The State Attorney’s Office has ruled that a Bradenton homeowner was legally justified in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Nicholas Palomo on New Year’s Eve. Palomo, a career criminal with a history of kidnapping, was killed after stalking a woman to her home and aggressively confronting her husband while he was on the phone with 911 dispatchers. LISTEN TO THIS ...
District Attorney Jon David has officially ruled that a Leland homeowner was legally justified in the fatal shooting of Dylan Hennessey on Dixie Drive. Investigators determined the homeowner acted in self-defense after being attacked and dragged into his residence by Hennessey and an accomplice during a domestic-related confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LELAND, NC (3-minute read) — A violent early-morning ...
It really seems to me that we are in a golden age of Hellcat accessories. There are infinite numbers of ways we can trim out our favorite blaster. While some additions are pure vanity, others are very practical in nature. In the latter category, the Mantis X10 Elite really stands out for me. It’s an amazing instructional tool. In this ...
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and lawful firearm owner, was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, while filming a federal immigration operation. Although federal officials claim Pretti brandished a handgun, verified video analysis from multiple news organizations indicates he was holding a cell phone and was shot at least ten times ...
Though the .458 SOCOM is not particularly popular, there are a wide range of factory loads like this hard-hitting one from Buffalo Bore from which to choose. The idea of a large-caliber, anti-personnel cartridge for an infantry service gun is nothing new. In 1873, the United States Military armed troops with the Trapdoor Springfield rifle chambered for the .45-70 Gov’t ...
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and lawful firearm owner, was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration protest in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Although federal officials claim Pretti brandished a handgun, verified video footage and witness accounts suggest he was only holding a mobile phone at the time of the fatal encounter. LISTEN TO ...