I have had the privilege of listening to Presidents speak. I have seen famous actors strut their stuff on-stage. I have sat down to chat with war heroes, scientists and seriously wealthy men. However, the most compelling speaker I have ever heard was an unassuming little old British lady named Eve Gordon. During World War II, Eve Gordon was a ...

A classic lever-gun cartridge is now available in a state-of-the-art lever gun. Read the full article here ...

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: First responders aren’t actually first responders. Now hear me clearly: I am in no way saying that the law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and the like are anything less than heroes for all they do. But the fact of the matter is the actual first responders to a crime or a ...

In the early hours of Monday morning in Gwinnett County, GA, a homeowner fatally shot a naked intruder who broke into their home by smashing a window with a propane tank. The suspect caused destruction inside the house before police arrived, and no charges have yet been filed as authorities continue to investigate the case. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE GWINNETT ...

Ohio’s House Bill 460 proposes allowing elected officials and judges with concealed carry permits to bring firearms into government buildings, aiming to enhance personal safety for public officials. Critics question why average citizens remain barred from carrying in the same spaces, fueling debate over equal self-defense rights. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE COLUMBUS, OH (3-minute read) — Ohio lawmakers are advancing ...

Cold Steel recently showcased a new folding knife, the Cold Steel Recon XL. This larger-sized folding knife measures 12.25 inches overall and has a clip-point blade manufactured from XHP/CPM steel. The blade measures 5.25 inches and is finished with a matte black PVC coating and is 3.8mm thick. Backing up this massive blade is Cold Steel’s Tri-Ad locking mechanism that ...

We love to see the diversity of backgrounds and military/first responder pedigrees of the various brands we cover in the column. But this particular installment of Veteran Vices represents all four branches of the military, as well as the U.S. Intelligence Community — the latter being a first for this column. The founders of Four Branches Bourbon embody a rich ...

Having worked as a men’s clothier for the better part of 40 years, my father bemoaned a type of customer he termed “the designer.” This was the kind of guy that would run his hand over a jacket and announce he’d buy it, but only if it were a slightly different color, made of a totally different material, or if ...

The small-frame revolver has been a mainstay of everyday carry and personal protection in the U.S. for the better part of two centuries. They’re not the easiest of guns to shoot, but they have an uncomplicated manual of arms and are easy to carry, which is why they remain popular. Some simple improvement can be made to them to make ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the new Kahr Arms X9 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Kahr X9 (MSRP: $549) Long known for small, single-stack concealable 9 mm pistols, Kahr Arms launched a first ...