Editor’s Note: This article is for informational purposes only. Please seek qualified training, and also ensure any training you do follows the safety rules of the range you are attending. If you carry a firearm for self-defense, training in its proper use is not simply an option — it’s a necessity. However, that training does not necessarily have to been cumbersome ...

Firearms enthusiasts and professionals alike have engaged in a longstanding debate over the merits of various handgun calibers.  Among the most popular discussions is the comparison between .357 Magnum and .38 Special. These two cartridges are quite similar—in fact, .357 Magnum’s design was based on .38 Special. However, they do have some key differences as well. In this guide, we’ll ...

FN, the defense division of FN Browning Group, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Ambrose Award, presented by the Armaments Division Small Arms Committee of the National Defense Industrial Association. The Ambrose Award is periodically awarded to a company that has made outstanding contributions to the field of small arms systems. It recognizes exemplary commitment to the ...

I’ll admit that at first glance, the question of what is concealed carry seems a bit silly. It’s having a discreet defensive firearm on you in public where allowed by law. Duh. How that process of carrying concealed is accomplished, though, is a bit tricky, as it means making significant alterations in what you wear and how you act. Even ...

A North Carolina father is calling for sweeping reform after his 22-year-old daughter was murdered by a man with a long history of violent crimes. Despite nearly 40 prior charges and 25 felonies, the accused was previously released on bond, sparking outrage across the state. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHARLOTTE, NC (4-minute read) — The father of Logan Federico, a ...

A federal court in Texas ruled that the long-standing ban on carrying firearms in post offices is unconstitutional. The decision marks a major Second Amendment victory for the SAF and other plaintiffs, though broader legal implications may follow. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DALLAS, TX (2-minute read) — A federal judge in Texas has struck down a long-standing ban on carrying ...

Charter Arms has just unveiled the Pathfinder II double-action revolver. This new rimfire revolver chambered for .22LR has a 3.5-inch stainless steel barrel with a vent rib and a high-visibility, orange-ramp front sight. To help save weight, the Charter Arms Pathfinder II’s eight-shot cylinder and frame are manufactured from 7075 series aluminum and anodized with three different colors including olive ...

Out for a walk with the dogs, you need even more options. Yes, a light on the pistol, but also a light for the dark corners as well as “work” within arm’s reach. I go over 8 must-consider factors when choosing a tactical light, whether it be for a pistol, a rifle or just everyday carry. Until we learn to ...

Silent Steel USA has introduced the Streamer family: the Streamer (full), Compact Streamer and Micro Streamer. All three use the company’s gas-rotation architecture, a baffle-less Flow-IQ design that the company says reduces backpressure and fouling while allowing user serviceability for routine maintenance. “From day one, our mission at Silent Steel USA has been to engineer suppressors that shooters can trust ...

Taurus has released the new Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo, a new model in the 9mm GX4 family. The GX4 Strike Bravo was developed in partnership with Strike Industries and combines compact-carry performance with enhanced tactical stability to deliver accuracy and confidence at longer ranges than are normally possible with a common defensive pistol. The GX4 Strike Bravo is built around ...