The New Mexico State Police have selected Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp as its primary duty pistol. The decision continues the department’s relationship with the legendary gunmaker. “The New Mexico State Police has enjoyed an outstanding partnership with Smith & Wesson since 2007,” said New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler. “That year, we adopted ...

Sound suppressors, or “silencers” in regulatory speak, are excellent tools for helping to preserve hearing while simultaneously limiting area noise when using firearms. Throughout the past 15 years, suppressors have become such popular accessories that they often figure into our suppressor-ready firearm tests. However, not everyone is pleased with the scope of that coverage. Periodically, we receive complaints about the ...

In today’s article, Michael Mills spends time with a new Heatseeker rifle option in Springfield Armory’s Model 2020 lineup. The gun is a beauty and Mills achieved some impressive groups with Hornady ammo. The rifle shot in this article was loaned to Mills by the company. The Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker brings serious precision capability with its carbon fiber barrel ...

A second man has died following a violent shooting in Charlotte that led to a kidnapping, carjacking, and a dramatic police chase. The suspect was fatally shot by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police after exchanging gunfire with officers during the pursuit. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHARLOTTE, NC (3-minute read) — A second victim has died following a violent chain of events that unfolded ...

Walker’s is expanding its popular Razor Slim Electronic Ear Muffs by now offering three new duck-hunting related camouflage design patterns. The three different variants have corresponding color palettes that match popular waterfowl and migratory bird hunting environs including marshes, wetlands and agricultural fields. Walker’s Razor Slim Electronic Muffs themselves are lightweight and lower profile electronic earmuffs meant for range use, ...

A 160th SOAR MH-6 Little Bird provides a platform for Green Beret snipers during a live-fire training event. Firing from helicopters builds confidence and skill for real-world operations. Image: DVIDS The Night Stalkers, officially known as the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), were created in April 1980, out of the ashes of the disaster at Desert One, the failed attempt ...

A Broward County judge ruled that Florida’s law banning concealed carry for 18 to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional. The decision supports Second Amendment rights for legal adults and aligns with recent national legal trends challenging restrictive gun laws. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (3-minute read) — A Broward County circuit judge has ruled that Florida’s concealed carry ban for ...

Using either a heavier or lighter spring may be OK for competition, but for personal protection it’s best to stay with the factory-provided version or a spring of the same rating. The urge to modify our stuff to make it work better is a very natural one. From cars to computers, whole aftermarket industries have sprung up around selling gizmos ...

A Pickaway County jury acquitted Jaison McLean in the August 2024 fatal shooting of David Raines Jr. in Circleville. The court found McLean acted in self-defense after a road rage incident escalated into a physical altercation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CIRCLEVILLE, OH (3-minute read) — A Pickaway County jury has acquitted a 42-year-old Stoutsville man of murder and assault charges ...

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