The SureFire XC3 is compact enough to hide away from the muzzle, runs on a single CR123 battery, and you can change batteries without taking the SureFire off of the pistol. You need light, and the SureFire XC3 marks the spot. It’s in the nature of how our eyes work that you need light. While some of us can see ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’ve got a classic Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 19 No-Lock (MSRP: $1,099) Smith & Wesson launched a retro series of revolvers based on ...

Mossberg engineered a near perfect tactical semi-auto scatter gun with the 940 Pro Tactical SPX. From never-fail striker-fired pistols to potent AR platforms, suppressible and manageable at the shoulder, home defense options are legion. Even with these choices, the 12-gauge shotgun still has a certain daunting mystique when manning the ramparts of your property line and addressing bumps in the ...

Earlier this year, at Range Ready, the home of the Gun Talk folks, we attended Lever Fest 2025. This was a celebration of the uniquely American lever-action rifle, we had a chance to run a number of lever-action rifles from several different companies through a series of competitions and other testing. One of the brands is the iconic Marlin lever-action ...

A recent federal court ruling technically sided with gun rights groups SAF and FPC but applied the decision so narrowly that almost no one benefits. The judge also controversially ordered the organizations to hand over member lists, sparking serious concerns about government overreach and privacy. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LAFAYETTE, LA (3-minute read) — A recent ruling from the U.S. ...

A store employee in Wabasso, Florida, confronted an armed man outside her workplace, using her firearm to prevent a possible tragedy. Deputies later arrested the suspect without injuries. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WABASSO, FL (3-minute read) — Authorities in Indian River County arrested a 62-year-old man after a tense encounter outside the Wabasso Food Mart, where a courageous store employee’s ...

In a world where suppressors have become commonplace and reduced backpressure designs are the rage, it’s uncommon to see something novel.  Noveske Rifleworks clearly understands this and, with the introduction of their Amigo suppressor, has achieved something unusual in the space: a unique design. Melding the latest in DMLS 3D additive manufacturing with modern materials, they have effectively given new ...

Falco Holsters is launching the new A912 Kydex IWB Holster and its light-bearing counterpart, the A912 L. Both holsters were developed in collaboration with the 3 of 7 Project. This partnership merges Falco’s tradition of handcrafted holster making with the 3 of 7 Project’s background in Navy SEAL and SWAT operations, resulting in two concealed-carry holsters that are built on ...

How does the M1A stack up against the AR-10? That’s the question veteran gun writer Dr. Will Dabbs set out to explore in today’s article. He looks at the Springfield Armory M1A and the SAINT Victor AR-10 to find the strengths of each, and if one is better suited for specific situations. The rifles in this article were provided by ...

Firearm sales for the month of September were up 2 percent according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) monthly estimate, which is based on adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) volume. The figure is a widely accepted barometer of industry health. Total sales, according to NSSF, came in at 1,179,424. That figure reflects an increase of two ...