We first started to see semi-automatic, micro-compact pistols hit the marketplace about 30 years ago. These pistols were easy to conceal, but they also had magazines that held six to eight rounds, far less than larger compact 9mm pistols could carry. That changed in 2018, and all of sudden a small pistol with a 3-inch barrel could carry 11 rounds, ...

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, reversed its ban on firearm-related transactions following intense backlash from Second Amendment advocates and conservative groups. The company clarified that legally permissible firearm purchases will now be supported. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, DC (3-minute read) — Circle, the cryptocurrency firm behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially reversed its previous policy banning firearm-related ...

A coalition of gun rights groups has filed a brief in Duarte v. United States, urging the Supreme Court to overturn the lifetime firearm ban for nonviolent felons. They argue that history shows peaceable citizens, even those with past convictions, retained their right to bear arms. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, D.C. (3-minute read) — A coalition of prominent gun ...

In Los Angeles, a naked man was shot and killed after violently breaking into a woman’s home. Her 79-year-old landlord, a Vietnam War veteran, tried to intervene, suffering serious injuries before using his firearm to stop the attack. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA (3-minute read) — A disturbing incident unfolded in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles ...

A Michigan homeowner is charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a teen during an alleged burglary in his garage. Prosecutors say he used excessive force, while his attorney argues it was self-defense. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI (3-minute read) — A young Michigan homeowner is at the center of a controversial legal battle after a deadly shooting ...

At the end of the 19th Century, France’s “Canon de 75 modèle 1897” represented a breakthrough in modern artillery. During World War I, the rapid-fire French 75 (or “Soixante-Quinze”) was considered the best field gun of the war, and gave Allied armies an edge in battlefield firepower, as artillery became the leading killer in the conflict. The 75mm guns served French, ...

SDS Arms is expand the Tisas PX-9 Comp family with the addition of the Tisas compact PX-9 Carry Comp and the Tisas full-size PX-9 Tactical Comp. Both models complement the PX-9 Duty Comp, sharing the same upgrades and features. While the Tisas PX-9 Carry Comp and Tisas PX-9 Tactical Comp serve distinct functions, they share the defining features of the ...

Shooters who want to hit a point-of-impact (POI) based on point-of-aim (POA) align the muzzle with the target—that is getting the barrel’s axis, sights/optic, and trajectory to the same place at the same time—can apply eight pro tips geared to optimize their alignment. Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) It’s work enough to find rapid alignment from the holster or in ...

In this review, Dr. Will Dabbs examines the Dead Air Sandman X sound suppressor. How does it perform? That’s something that he really digs into along with an explanation of the technologies used to achieve its high performance. The suppressor was provided to the author for this review. Reading the literature from the company on the Dead Air Sandman X, ...

Construction is expected to be completed at the U.S. Military’s new 6.8 mm cartridge-manufacturing facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in 2027. Winchester Ammunition developed the design, is overseeing all aspects as it is built and will manage production at the site.  Kenneth Lane, president, CEO and director of Olin—owner of Winchester ammunition—updated participants on progress during an ...