A woman in Chesterfield County, Virginia, shot her boyfriend early Monday morning in an apparent act of self-defense after he allegedly assaulted and strangled her. Police confirmed the shooting was justified, and the boyfriend, Adryan Whitted, was charged with domestic assault and strangulation while remaining in custody at the hospital. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA (2-minute read) — ...

Bear Ops, a division of Bear & Sons Cutlery, recently unveiled two new tactical folding knife product lines, the Katakt and Nekama series. Katakt Series The Bear Ops Katakt Series are automatic knives available in three different styles: Katakt 1, Katakt 2 and Katakt 3. Customers can choose from these three base models as well as sub-variants with different trim ...

Benelli has just released the latest member of its flagship Lupo rifle family, the new Benellli Lupo Charred Timber edition. This sub-MOA bolt-action rifle can be had with either 22- or 24-inch barrels and in chamberings ranging from the popular classics to two of the more popular newer cartridges out there. The new Benelli Lupo Charred Timber’s calibers include the ...

The Lafayette, LA, Police Department has purchased 118 Watchtower Type 15M rifles, selected for reliability and performance in high-pressure situations. Equipped with advanced optics and weapon lights, the platform empowers officers to respond more efficiently during critical situations. “As a veteran-owned company, Watchtower understands the demanding requirements for top-quality, reliable firearms needed by our military and law enforcement personnel,” said ...

Virtual reality apps immerse users in science fiction, provide an interactive gaming experience, bring the outdoors in and more. Today, they even provide valuable firearm training in the comfort of home. It’s not quite the same as sending lead downrange, but it’s inching closer each day. Virtual reality (VR) is not new, although it was the stuff of science fiction ...

A few years back when the Springfield Armory SA-35 was first introduced, I was eager to get my hands on one. I wanted to see the modern touches Springfield Armory had applied to the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 design. When I received my SA-35, I wasn’t disappointed. It’s one of the best modern takes on a timeless design I’ve ...

There are lots of considerations when it comes to home defense weapon selection. The answer will not be the same for everyone. How to match your home defense weapon to your needs. Before you can discuss home defense weapons, you must first define “home defense.” This is complicated because home defense is not the same for everyone. It’s largely dependent ...

A group of New York City gun owners has filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, accusing the Licensing Division of unconstitutional delays in processing firearm permit applications. The plaintiffs argue that the NYPD systematically obstructs approvals, forcing applicants into unnecessary legal battles. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NEW YORK, NY (4-minute read) — A group of frustrated New York City ...

George Gardner, owner and founder of G.A. Precision, is considered one of the world’s premier gun manufacturers. In addition to his talent for building barrels — his attention to the minutest detail, which has set him and G.A. Precision far apart from other manufacturers — Gardner is an accomplished competitive shooter, having notched a few national titles in F-Class Open ...

Streamlight has just unveiled a new product family of 500-lumen TLR-8 tactical lights with different features like lights, red lasers, green lasers and dual-fuel battery sources.  “These new lights, like their originals, are designed to maximize shooters’ weapon platforms in a variety of home defense and tactical applications,” said Streamlight president and chief executive officer Ray Sharrah. “The red laser ...