A while back, I covered a few observations gleaned while working with a dozen rifle owners in both classroom and range settings. Having just repeated that process with a similar group, several new takeaways have emerged. The first is that while the class centered around improving each rifle’s accuracy potential, range testing made clear that not everyone has the same ...
Jim Cirillo was probably the last real gunfighter in America. Without a doubt the combat arms fellas in our military are gunfighters, but they ply their trade overseas. Jim did it at home, in the grim streets of New York city. He was a member of the city’s Stake Out Squad, a unit which was involved in over 250 shootouts. ...
Girsan, through EAA, has introduced a new variant of its Witness 2311 pistol, the new Girsan CMX Witness 2311. The new CMX Witness 2311’s main feature (or lack thereof) is its omission of a grip safety. Instead, this double-stack 1911’s grip module is smooth. In addition, Girsan added an “Auto Firing Pin Block Safety” internally in order to take the ...
The SHOT Show 2026 is kicking off in just a few short days in Las Vegas, and if you’re into firearms, hunting, outdoor gear, survival, or self-reliance, this is the biggest event of the year. From January 20 to 23, 2026, the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum will transform into the epicenter of the shooting, hunting, and outdoor trade industry. ...
Greer detectives have officially ruled the fatal shooting of Jonathan Gilbert Kraemer as an act of self-defense after evidence showed Kraemer brandished a knife during an argument outside Ollie’s Tavern. No criminal charges will be pursued against Maven Martin, who discharged the firearm in response to the immediate threat. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE GREER, SC (2-minute read) — A deadly ...
Southfield investigators have cleared an armed security guard of all charges after he fatally shot a woman who pointed a firearm at him during a chaotic scene outside a local bar. The shooting occurred as the guard attempted to render aid to an injured person following an earlier physical altercation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SOUTHFIELD, MI (2-minute read) — A ...
Thundering onto the battlefields of World War II, the M7 Priest married firepower with mobility at a time when the conflict’s outcome hung in the balance. From the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of the South Pacific, the M7 105mm self-propelled artillery (SPA) developed and refined techniques that are still used by the American military today. The M7 ...
My friend and I have a few different handguns we use on a regular basis. Some are for competition, some are for personal defense, some are for casual shooting and I even hunt big game with a handgun. Read the full article here ...
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on Azalea Drive where a 68-year-old man allegedly shot his 49-year-old relative in self-defense. Officers discovered the man with a single gunshot wound following what was described as a domestic aggravated assault. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE JACKSON, MS (2-minute read) — A domestic dispute turned deadly on Wednesday evening in Jackson, ...
Editor’s Note: In this ExtraCarry magazine pouch review, Ryan Domke examines the usefulness of the ammo carrier with the Springfield Armory Hellcat pistol. The ExtraCarry pouch was provided by the company for the evaluation. I’d be lying if I said that I carry a spare magazine every single day. Take, for example, a day when I’m running out the door ...