An armed robbery in Chicago’s Humboldt Park ended fatally when a concealed carry license holder shot and killed the suspect, an 18-year-old man. The shooting occurred late Tuesday night while the carrier was retrieving items from his car. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (2-minute read) — A late-night armed robbery attempt turned deadly Tuesday in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood ...
Derya has just announced the launch of its new Turkish-made Melik Gold 9mm pistol, a full-size pistol based on the classic locking–block Beretta 92 design. Like the original Beretta 92, the new Derya Melik Gold 9mm pistol includes a locking-block action, but also the traditional Beretta-pattern open-top slide. Unlike a regular Beretta or similar clones, this model has an eye-catching, ...
Texas based Bond Arms, known for its modern derringer designs, has just announced the launch of the new First Lady derringer, a special-edition firearm that will be made in limited quantities. Following the launch of the Bond Arms DT47, the over-under model that Bond Arms launched last year to commemorate the second term of President Donald Trump, Bond Arms is ...
As a police officer, you become burdened with a lot of things. Over the years, I worked many felony cases, and one of the most effective home invasion robbery defenses I investigated really stuck with me. It occurred when the victim heard the suspects hammering at his front door. The victim retrieved his handgun and retreated to an adjacent hallway. ...
CZ has announced a one-of-a-kind opportunity for U.S. collectors and enthusiasts to own the CZ 75 RAF Limited Edition. They are available exclusively through a limited-run online auction. The pistols are crafted to honor the legacy of the Czechoslovak RAF squadrons that served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. The CZ 75 RAF limited edition features bespoke ...
“Perfection” seems like an excellent marketing term. The problem arises when your patent runs out. If your product is perfect and the patent expires, along with your exclusive rights to the design, what do you do? Well, you admit that your product wasn’t quite perfect, that it could stand improvement, then proceed to demonstrate same by making a better version ...
Beretta USA is rolling out the full 20X Bobcat lineup, comprising a new take on a legendary pocket pistol. Combining pocket concealment with enhanced comfort, durability and easy loading, all four distinctive models are now shipping: The Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, In Case of Emergency, and You’re on Your Own. “We focused on ergonomics, accessibility and real-world usability—especially ...
Reptilia is releasing its newest additions to the ROF line of scope mounts, the ROF-45 35mm and ROF-90 35mm. Both of these scope mounts are engineered to improve the performance of your 35mm optic mount system, no matter if you’re running a Reptilia AUS, Geissele Super Precision or any another optic which uses 35mm mounting rings. The ROF line is ...
I had the good fortune of being invited out by Viridian Weapon Technologies to a live-fire range demo that they set up in my neck of the woods out in the Arizona desert. For those who may not be familiar with the brand, Viridian specializes in green dot optics and lasers (as well as red laser options), lights, as well ...
“Finding the dot” or “fishing for the dot” is one of the biggest challenges for shooters transitioning from front-sight focused shooting using iron sights to target-focused shooting with a red dot. While instructors can articulate the finer points of grip angles, sighting planes, sight heights, bore axes and focusing on the target, the fact is, nothing is as helpful for ...