A Chicago concealed carry license holder shot a man who allegedly tried to run him over with his own stolen vehicle in the South Shore neighborhood. The suspect, later found at a hospital in critical condition, is believed to have been involved in the theft and assault. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (3-minute read) — A tense and potentially ...
Springfield Armory has just launched a new optics-ready Hellcat variant in .380 ACP. The original Springfield Armory Hellcat quickly became one of the most popular micro-compact concealed carry pistols after it was first released, but there are plenty of individuals out there who simply can’t handle the recoil of 9mm in a handgun that small. In response, Springfield has just ...
Gritr is now offers a suppressor cleaning kit. This new kit is outfitted with everything needed to clean silencers and suppressors which measure up to 12 inches in length. The kit includes a concentrated solution of suppressor cleaner that dilutes with water to make a cleaning solution, a collection of cleaning brushes, baffle-specific brushes, nitrile gloves, microfiber cloth and other ...
Magpul Industries recently launched a hooded version of its top-of-the-line auxiliary Magpul MBUS Pro Front Sight. While the original version of Magpul’s MBUS Pro Front Sight Is reminiscent of the classic AR-15 triangular front sight, with its two protective “ears” and a four-position square post, the new Magpul MBUS Pro Front Sight Hooded has a front sight hood that harkens ...
Some of today’s young shooters see a shoulder holster as a classically Fudd holster, an artifact from the past used only by old farts. Some see it as “derp,” an affectation indicating someone who has seen too many old movies and TV shows. That’s understandable. Fictional private eyes in novels often wore them. The character Shell Scott was one: author ...
The young lady hiker was lost in her thoughts as she sat in the summer sunshine, and she didn’t notice me until I said hello. As is common with just about everybody I meet on this trail, her eyes immediately went to the handgun on my backpack’s hip belt. “Are you armed?” she asked with a bit of fright in ...
Falco Holsters, a Slovakian company, offers a wide variety of holsters with fits for a great deal of handguns spanning many different makes and models. Among these holsters is the Falco A-107, a classically-styled IWB (Inside The Waistband) straight-drop, leather holster with an old-school flair. Given the recent work I’ve done with the MAC MEU(SOC) 1911 pistol, I picked up ...
Woox, an Italian company known for its modern wooden “tactical” stock sets and furniture for long guns, has recently launched a new product line, the Woox Bravado for Marlin, that covers Marlin’s 1894-, 1895- and 336-pattern lever-action rifles and carbines. Previously, Woox offered the Bravado to cover Henry Rifles only, but now Marlin shooters have this option as well. Bravado ...
I hit the range to test out Lipsey’s exclusive S&W Model 686 Plus Mountain Gun. Revolvers do not get a lot of interest these days. We could argue the reasons for this, but I think it’s apparent that modern shooters are more interested in compact 9mm handguns, which are lighter, easier to shoot and hold more ammunition. But this world ...
Publix has announced it will allow customers to openly carry firearms in its Florida stores, following a recent state appeals court decision declaring the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional. The grocery chain emphasized its commitment to following all laws while maintaining a safe shopping environment. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ORLANDO, FL (3-minute read) — In response to a major shift ...