Many gun owners who begin carrying their handguns concealed outside the home don’t do so for very long. Either they wind up carrying their guns infrequently or often they just give up altogether. People who stop carrying daily don’t quit because their guns are too heavy or too complicated, they quit because their setup makes daily carry miserable. I’ve seen ...
Born from the humble F-5 Freedom Fighter and rebranded with a predator’s grin, Northrop’s F-20 Tigershark promised front-line punch without front-line price. It was intended to be an export-ready hot rod that could launch in a minute, climb like a homesick angel, and undercut the F-16 on cost and complexity. Northrop F-20 Tigershark in a demonstration flight firing an AGM-65 ...
Smith & Wesson continues to broaden the Model 1854 Series lever-action rifle and carbine series. Now Smith & Wesson customers can now purchase Model 1854 rifles in the timeless .30-30 Win. chambering. The latest addition to the lineup is a Model 1854 lever action rifle with a walnut furniture set. The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action carbine series pairs ...
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BEARS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY. OH, MY. [Editor’s Note] The following article contains graphic images of the aftermath of a bear attack. Bret Bohn doesn’t remember how fast he was moving or if his feet were even touching the ground. As he rushed down the snow-covered bank toward what was surely a bloody horror, there was a very real possibility that ...
How often do you challenge yourself to learn something new — or even admit that you might benefit from learning something new? The muzzle brake on the SAINT Victor B5 is not just for looks — it also helps keep the bugs away on a hot summer day! I’m lucky to have a highly qualified trainer near me, so signing up ...
When I held it for the first time, I immediately understood that the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro was created with real-world defense needs in mind. The Hellcat Pro unites the benefits of concealed carry with full-size pistol performance by having a thin design, yet still holding 15+1 rounds with flush-fit magazines. In addition, it features a slide designed for mounting ...
In today’s article, Will Dabbs takes a look at the MG 42 general-purpose machine gun used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The automatic weapon had a significant influence on future German machine guns as well as those in other countries. This gun’s high cyclic rate of fire earned it a variety of nicknames including Hitler’s Buzzsaw and Hitler’s ...
Editor’s Note: Please check with the rules of the shooting range you attend before you attempt any specific drills/tactics/etc. Training at public ranges has its limitations, and many of those limitations are in place to keep everyone safe. For instance, drawing from a holster or from concealment is almost always never allowed. Some ranges don’t allow shooting fast. Timers with buzzers ...
Editor’s Note: This article is presented for discussion and is not training or legal advice. Please seek out high-quality personal defense training and legal advice from qualified sources in your area. We are all subject to human aggression, but how do you avoid becoming a victim? What three combative concepts should you keep at the ready if ever challenged with a ...