Vortex Optics has just announced the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST enclosed solar micro red dot sights. Vortex’s Defender line of pistol red dot sights has been out for a couple of years now, and the optics have become one of the most popular options on the market. Earlier this year, Vortex introduced the Viper Shotgun red dot as well, and its ...
A Decatur, IL man legally carrying a firearm shot and wounded a convicted felon who opened fire on him during a bizarre early morning confrontation. The suspect, Telly C. Young, has a lengthy criminal history and now faces several new charges including attempted murder. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DECATUR, IL (3-minute read) — A 67-year-old man legally carrying a concealed ...
In today’s article, Richard Johnson offers a hands-on review of the new Vortex Defender Enclosed red dot sights. Offered in both the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST models, the new Enclosed optics offer an increased degree of durability for anyone needing maximum reliability from their firearm’s sighting system. The optics were loaned to the author by Springfield Armory to conduct this review. ...
A violent confrontation in York County, Pennsylvania, resulted in the deaths of three police officers and left two others seriously injured. The suspected shooter was also killed, and local and federal agencies are now investigating the tragic event. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE YORK COUNTY, PA (3-minute read) — In a tragic turn of events Wednesday afternoon, a shooting in North ...
If you’ve ever wanted to own a clone of the historic “grape shot revolver”, Pietta has just reintroduced the LeMat. The iconic LeMat revolver never became a commonly used firearm in American history, but the Frenchman-designed Confederate ten-shot double-barrel wheelgun sure left a lasting impression. While real examples are incredibly rare and expensive, Pietta has just added LeMat clones back ...
Extracting with a full moon clip is fast and easy. Extraction without one is iffy at best—and impossible in some cases, depending on design. While magazines are flat and easily carried, the moon clip is bulky and easily bent if not stored safely. It’s also easier to hang up on pockets and pouches than a pistol magazine. What do you ...
In some ways, Springfield Armory’s 9mm Hellcat is quickly becoming the elder statesman of the micro-compact category. At its introduction in 2019, the pistol achieved a lot of firsts, including leading its category with 11+1 capacity as well as being the first Springfield pistol launched with a day-one optic-ready model. Springfield’s micro-compact Hellcat RDP 9mm is designed for concealed carriers ...
In the early days of the United States’ involvement in World War II, stateside motivational posters proclaimed, “Remember Pearl Harbor”, and “Avenge December 7th”. And while the “date which will live in infamy” focused America’s rage on Imperial Japan, U.S. military planners in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) dreamed of vengeance against the specific planner of the Pearl Harbor ...