A man in Tulsa shot a pit bull several times, claiming self-defense after the dog allegedly charged at him in a parking lot. The incident has sparked debate over the appropriate use of force and concealed carry in self-defense situations. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE TULSA, OK (2-minute read) — Earlier this week, a tense encounter unfolded in Tulsa when a ...
A former appointee to the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Board is the prime suspect in a violent series of politically motivated shootings. Police say Vance Luther Boelter impersonated a police officer that left one lawmaker dead and another critically wounded. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHAMPLIN, MN (3-minute read) — A former Minnesota state board member is at the center of ...
A politically motivated shooting in Minnesota has left Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife recover from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities are actively searching for a gunman posing as a police officer believed to be responsible for both attacks. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BROOKLYN PARK, MN (2-minute read) — ...
The Safariland Group has just launched a new lightweight OWB (outside-the-waistband) holster: the Gravity holster. This new holster features a wide, open-top design that allows for easy draws and also accommodates handguns with low-cut slides. The external outer shell of the Gravity holster is manufactured from Safariland’s thermo-molded plastic material and wrapped in a durable cordura-nylon material like many other ...
Editor’s Note: The Douglas A-26 Invader was a light bomber that entered service during World War II and is a different plane from the Martin B-26 Marauder. However, confusion sometimes develops because the Invader was re-designated the B-26 when the Martin plane was retired after WWII. Starting in 1948, the Douglas plane was known as the B-26 Invader. A B-26 ...
Just about everyone has given some thought about what they would do if they came upon a violent crime in progress. Some folks even imagine taking action to stop the crime and thereby end up the hero of the day. However, the smart thing to do is to consider the consequences of our actions before jumping in—because we may just ...
Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing is now offering an assortment of new firearm-maintenance and performance products including an eco-friendly CLP (clean, lubricate, preservative) compound and a high-end gun grease. Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Bio CLP Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Bio CLP will be available in two form factors: a small 20 ml squeeze bottle and a 2-ounce spray ...
In today’s article, respected author and instructor Mike Boyle reviews a number of CCW rigs from Ritchie Leather Co. These quality leather holsters are available in a range of styles and have a solid pedigree of performance. The rigs were provided by the company to the author for review. I have long counseled that your defensive handgun is only as ...
Learning to hone your timing, visual process and trigger control can take your shooting skills to the next level. Read the full article here ...
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the new Smith & Wesson CSX-E 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this kit: Firearm: Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series (MSRP: $699) Smith & Wesson revamped its CSX pistol line in 2025 ...