The mainstream media has been buzzing with headlines about the sun “waking up.” NASA scientists say solar activity is ramping up again after decades of decline, sparking talk about solar storms, flares, and the risks they pose to our way of life. But here’s the truth: the sun has always cycled through active and quiet phases. What’s happening now isn’t ...

Beretta USA is introducing the 92X Performance Defensive Classic, an evolution of the 92X Performance platform engineered for IDPA competition. With its classic styling, accuracy enhancements and competition grade controls, this new model represents a blend of heritage and performance. Featuring a combat-crown, stainless steel barrel for improved accuracy and upgraded, thin Hogue walnut grips, the 92X Performance Defensive Classic ...

Adjustable gas blocks. Buffer weights. Springs. Fractions of ounces cut from a BCG. Suppressed or unsuppressed. Barrel length. Profile too? Sub or super. All the puzzle pieces that answer the question: “Will it run?” The reason for adding a .300 Blackout short-barreled rifle or AR pistol to the safe will vary from person to person. Perhaps it’s the best personal-defense ...

Falco Holsters is expanding its Kydex holsters lineup with the introduction of three new holsters designed for less conventional carry methods. The Kydex SOB Holster, the Kydex Cross Draw Holster and the Kydex Chest Holster are designed for firearm owners who require unique carry solutions beyond the standard IWB or OWB configurations. Each holster is made using Falco’s traditional crafting ...

Vortex Optics Defender series of open emitter pistol optics have been a welcome addition to the world of red dots and proven to punch way above their price class. The question everyone has been asking, “what about an enclosed dot?” was sort of teased with the release of Vortex’s Viper Shotgun Enclosed MRDS. But now it has finally arrived, a ...

In today’s article, Richard Johnson offers a hands-on review of the new Vortex Defender Enclosed red dot sights. Offered in both the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST models, the new Enclosed optics offer an increased degree of durability for anyone needing maximum reliability from their firearm’s sighting system. The optics were loaned to the author by Springfield Armory to conduct this review. ...

The Czech Ministry of Defense has entered into a long-term contract for CZ to supply small arms to that nation’s military. The agreement includes accessories and is valued at up to 4.26 billion CZK (approximately $204 million in U.S. currency), excluding VAT. The document was Sept. 10 in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, by Lubor Koudelka—director general of the ...

Earlier this year I found myself at Range Ready, home of the Gun Talk folks, for Lever Fest. It was held as a celebration of the lever-action rifle, which has seen a significant resurgence in recent years, with companies like Marlin, Henry and Rossi expanding existing product lines, but also with companies such as Smith & Wesson and Savage introducing ...

A violent confrontation in York County, Pennsylvania, resulted in the deaths of three police officers and left two others seriously injured. The suspected shooter was also killed, and local and federal agencies are now investigating the tragic event. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE YORK COUNTY, PA (3-minute read) — In a tragic turn of events Wednesday afternoon, a shooting in North ...

If you’ve ever wanted to own a clone of the historic “grape shot revolver”, Pietta has just reintroduced the LeMat. The iconic LeMat revolver never became a commonly used firearm in American history, but the Frenchman-designed Confederate ten-shot double-barrel wheelgun sure left a lasting impression. While real examples are incredibly rare and expensive, Pietta has just added LeMat clones back ...