Those who choose to protect themselves and their families inside their home with a rifle or shotgun may find that keeping their defensive long-arm in a traditional gun safe (think giant metal locking box) isn’t practical. Accessing this kind of safe can be slow and cumbersome, and since everyone’s floorplans and living situations are different, that big gun safe may ...

We hit the range to test out the PSA JAKL, a long-stroke hybrid child of the AR and the AK. An AR-15 and a Kalashnikov walk into a bar. They hit it off, go home together, and 9 months later a JAKL rolls off Palmetto State Armory’s production line. At least, that’s how I imagine it happened. Jokes aside, the ...

Franklin Armory is releasing the new Franklin Armory AR Essential Binary trigger for AR-15 and AR-10 pattern firearms. Franklin Armory created the new AR Essential Binary trigger to serve as a budget-friendly alternative to its top-of-the line AR Elite Binary trigger, which retails for $429. The new AR Essential Binary trigger, on the other hand has a retail price of ...

We take a quick look at the Staccato HD pistol line, a new family of 2011s that take Glock mags. If you like 2011s, you’re probably going to love the new Staccato HD line. Available in two sizes, Staccato HD pistols were designed based on direct feedback from law enforcement officers and other government agents, and the changes and new ...

In today’s article, a review of Hornady Backcountry Defense 10mm Auto ammunition, Wayne van Zwoll examines the load from the perspective of a outdoorsman with a need for bear-stopping power. How well does it perform? The author goes hands-on with the ammo to find out. The ammunition tested in this review was provided by Hornady Manufacturing. Bringing stock from the ...

In performance shooting, it is said that firearm mastery is achieved by the seamless integration of timing, flow, and form—three pillars that separate the elite from the average. A professional shooter achieves peak performance by forging these foundational elements into subconscious execution, ensuring that every movement is purposeful, every decision is automatic and every shot is placed with calculated intent. ...

President John F. Kennedy, an NRA Life Member, famously addressed the people of Berlin in 1963, as the communist East Germans erected the Berlin Wall, saying “Ich bin ein Berliner!” to show the solidarity between the United States and the non-communist West Germans as they faced Soviet aggression at the height of the Cold War. The proper translation of the ...

CANCON Arizona VIP tickets are available NOW! Get exclusive early access to CANCON starting Thursday, April 10th followed by a catered industry dinner at the range, plus unlimited regular weekend access on Friday and Saturday! Every VIP ticket holder also gets a VIP swag bag filled with awesome products and accessories.  Want to know what is in the bag? We ...

Authorities in Harris County are investigating a fatal shooting after a man allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and was shot by her son. The case may be sent to a grand jury to determine if the shooting was legally justified under Texas self-defense laws. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HARRIS COUNTY, TX (2-minute read) — Authorities in northeast Harris County ...

A home invasion in Manchester, Kentucky, ended quickly when a juvenile shot and killed two armed intruders. The suspects attempted to steal firearms from a safe, but the young resident acted in self-defense, using a handgun to stop the attack. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MANCHESTER, KY (2-minute read) — A juvenile in Manchester, Kentucky, fatally shot two men attempting a ...