A heated argument in a McDonald’s drive-thru in Davenport, Florida escalated into violence inside the store, leaving one man shot and all three involved facing criminal charges. The employee claims self-defense after being threatened, while authorities continue to sort through the chaotic confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DAVENPORT, FL (3-minute read) — What started as a late-night fast food frustration ...

BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Inc. brand, has recently launched its new Duty Series product family consisting of two models, the Enhanced Tactical Duty Holster and the Slick Duty Holster. Black Point Tactical’s Enhanced and Slick duty holsters are available in light-bearing models. The difference between the two is that the Enhanced model offers three levels of retention while ...

The M14-based M1A is a big, brawny rifle — and we like it that way. Chambered in 7.62 NATO/.308 Win., it harkens back to an era of wood and steel and exudes classic quality. But there often is a need for a rifle to be smaller and handier, and it’s hard to overlook the benefits of employing modern materials. That’s ...

Handloading ammunition is a labor of love—either for the love of shooting or the love of crafting ammo. But, when it comes to handloading, there are several undeniable truths. The first is that it takes time, sometimes lots of time. And, even though you can save money, handloading can also become expensive in and of itself. Finally, there will always ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the new Springfield Armory Hellcat 380 and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat 380 (MSRP: $653) Springfield Armory recently expanded its Hellcat line of striker-fired, polymer-frame pistols to include a version chambered ...

Magnum Research is launching a limited-edition Desert Eagle pistol chambered in the expected .50-caliber cartridge that’s equally as famous as these gas-operated Israeli-designed pistols, .50 AE (Action Express). These limited-edition pistols are all decorated in a Viking and old Norsemen theme. With a monotone, battle-worn finish and Viking motifs strewn about, this pistol’s aura relates to the eras of pre-medieval ...

TriStar Arms recently unveiled its new APOC 9mm pistol, an affordable striker-fired, polymer-frame semi-automatic pistol suitable for carry and personal protection with an MSRP of $359. The APOC has a 15-round magazine and a 4-inch barrel. The form factor of the pistol closely resembles the classic third generation Glock G19, right down to the APOC’s grip angle. The APOC can ...

When I was 10 years old, I read Jeff Cooper’s articles in Guns & Ammo magazine in which he extolled the 1911 “.45 automatic” as the ultimate gunfighting/self-defense handgun. What he wrote made a great deal of sense to me. All these years later, it still does. The basic 1911 .45 has been protecting Americans for over a century without needing fancy ...

Remington Ammunition and Log Still Distillery announced a partnership in late August to launch a new adult beverage ideal for sharing with friends and family when guns and ammunition are safely stored.  The new Remington Reserve Bourbon, named “Open Season,” was unveiled during special events at Log Still Distillery early this month. Wider distribution in many markets nationwide began after. ...

A. Boasting 215 square inches of cooking space and packed with two 20,000 BTU burners, the Camp Chef Everest 2X Cooking Stove will easily satisfy your cooking needs until power is restored. A matchless ignition system adds an element of safety and convenience, while a three-sided windscreen provides protection from the elements when in use. Once finished, the lockable lid ...