A rooftop sniper opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility, critically injuring three detainees on Wednesday morning. The shooter died by suicide before being apprehended, and authorities are continuing their investigation. DALLAS, TX (2-minute read) — An active shooter situation turned deadly on Wednesday morning at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas. Authorities say a ...

The story of pistol-mounted red dot sights (RDS) begins with a rebellion against the constraints of iron sights. Competitive shooters in IPSC and USPSA during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s were the first to experiment, strapping oversized tube-style dots onto their handguns. They quickly realized that a single focal plane and bright aiming point shaved precious tenths of a ...

Mission First Tactical (MFT) is introducing the new MFT Storage Case. The case is designed with both function and aesthetics in mind and is a great way to store and transport your essential gear. The case easily fits in a backpack or duffel and folds up flat when empty, making it well-suited for travel or everyday carry use. “Whether you’re ...

When the topic of a “Hard Use” or “Duty Use” suppressor comes up, often the conversation becomes about the materials used and the construction of the suppressor. While the construction of the suppressor itself is a key consideration, there’s one part that has been largely relegated to an afterthought despite being a key component: how the suppressor mounts to your ...

Kimber America has just launched five new double-stack, single-action pistols under the Kimber 2K11 Pro banner. Double-stack 1911 pistols, especially those chambered for 9mm, have surged in popularity over the past few years. The industry has responded in kind with gun manufacturers building their own takes on this classic 1911-based design across different price points. It wasn’t long before Kimber ...

American infantrymen were always looking for additional firepower, particularly the kind they could easily carry into battle. After the breakout from Normandy, U.S. infantrymen found themselves in more and more close-quarter actions, frequently clearing their German opponents from fortified positions in house-to-house fighting. A soldier with an M1 Garand rifle equipped with an M7 grenade launcher demonstrates firing an M9A1 ...

Smith & Wesson announced the grand opening of the new Smith & Wesson Academy late last week. It continues the tradition of reinforcing the company’s continued dedication to self-defense training, firearm proficiency and firearm safety, a decades-long legacy that began with both the former Smith & Wesson Academy and the Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, MA. Collectively the form facilities ...

I worked in the gun world before I ever had to wear a suit professionally. As such, I regularly advocated that everyone should carry the most capable, user-friendly carry pistol they could, such as some flavor of Glock G19 sized semi-automatic. When my career path veered into the corporate sector, I was confronted with the harsh reality that concealing a ...

A quick look at the new Savage RXR22, a lightweight, reliable semi-auto .22 LR rifle. Who doesn’t love a semi-auto rifle in .22 LR? Whether you’re plinking for fun, hunting varmints or teaching someone how to shoot, few things are better for the job. The latest model to hit the market is the Savage RXR22, and the company says it’s ...

The Hidaka series knives from SOG combine traditional aesthetic Japanese blade-design cues with Western knife concepts to deliver one-of-a-kind tactical, outdoor, survival and specialty knives. The SOG Hidaka XR The SOG Hidaka XR blade incorporates a modified tanto profile that follows Matsuda’s signature blade shape lines. Hidaka XR blades are manufactured from CPM 3V steel and measure 4 inches in ...