We’ve all seen them, whether we’re at the range or in a gun shop. It’s just those kinds of things that you wish people understood were not a good idea. And when it comes to the topic of the 1911, I’ve got a list of them. Ejecting a cartridge into your hand, as the author illustrates here, is not a ...

The marketplace has spoken, and it is now a 9 mm world. Whether for defense, competition—everything but hunting—the display counters of your local gun shop are filled to brimming with 9 mm pistols. But, which one to choose? If you are looking for a compact, easy-to-carry and easy-to-use 9 mm that holds a useful amount of ammunition, all without breaking ...

A midday shooting just two blocks from the White House left three people injured, including two National Guardsmen, prompting a major police response and shutting down a busy part of Washington, D.C. The suspect is in custody as law enforcement continues to investigate. UPDATE 3:45PM EST: The Governor of West Virginia has announced that both National Guardsmen have died from ...

The Jeep is an enduring American icon. From 1941 through 1945, U.S. industry produced more than 600,000 of the standardized design of the “U.S. Army truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance (Willys MB and Ford GPW). The incredible go-anywhere, do-anything light trucks served around the world with U.S. and Allied forces, and forever changed the expectations of what a military vehicle could ...

Gun clubs have been around for many years. In fact, they’ve been around so long that some shooters may think of them as archaic holdovers from the 1950’s. That’s an unfortunate view as modern shooting clubs can offer a wide range of benefits. So, why join a gun club? Competitive shooting events at gun clubs provide opportunities to develop skills ...

When exploring the world of firearms, you’ll frequently encounter the term “carbine.” But what exactly is a carbine, and how does it differ from other firearms like standard rifles or submachine guns? The Springfield SAINT Victor 9mm showcases contemporary carbine design with its compact dimensions and tactical features. Understanding carbines is essential for anyone interested in military history, firearms technology, ...

Warne unveiled the new Warne Vapor detachable rifle bipod. The new Warne Vapor Bipod is available with either the choice of a Picatinny or M-Lok mount to suit the industry’s most common styles of handguard or rifle rail surfaces. Warne is selling the new Vapor Bipod at $99, making the Vapor extremely competitive on price. “In the past, shooters have ...

Trigger reset is the point where your trigger returns forward just far enough to re-engage the sear after firing a shot. Once that mechanical connection between the trigger and sear gets made again, you’re ready to fire the next round. It’s a crucial part of how semi-automatic and some manual-action firearms actually function. Understanding trigger reset improves shooting speed and ...

Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst is probably the best approach to dealing with real world threats. You should do everything you can to avoid an emergency, but it’s a sound idea to be prepared for it if it proves to be unavoidable. Being prepared means having the right tools within reach when you need them most. ...

If you’ve been to a natural-history museum (or watched anything from the “Jurassic Park” franchise on the big screen), you know that the period from the time dinosaurs became the dominant life form on the planet until a cosmic fender bender somewhere off the Yucatán Peninsula killed all of them except chickens, cockroaches, parrots and whatever those little brown birds ...