How often do you challenge yourself to learn something new — or even admit that you might benefit from learning something new? The muzzle brake on the SAINT Victor B5 is not just for looks — it also helps keep the bugs away on a hot summer day! I’m lucky to have a highly qualified trainer near me, so signing up ...
When I held it for the first time, I immediately understood that the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro was created with real-world defense needs in mind. The Hellcat Pro unites the benefits of concealed carry with full-size pistol performance by having a thin design, yet still holding 15+1 rounds with flush-fit magazines. In addition, it features a slide designed for mounting ...
In today’s article, Will Dabbs takes a look at the MG 42 general-purpose machine gun used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The automatic weapon had a significant influence on future German machine guns as well as those in other countries. This gun’s high cyclic rate of fire earned it a variety of nicknames including Hitler’s Buzzsaw and Hitler’s ...
Editor’s Note: Please check with the rules of the shooting range you attend before you attempt any specific drills/tactics/etc. Training at public ranges has its limitations, and many of those limitations are in place to keep everyone safe. For instance, drawing from a holster or from concealment is almost always never allowed. Some ranges don’t allow shooting fast. Timers with buzzers ...
Editor’s Note: This article is presented for discussion and is not training or legal advice. Please seek out high-quality personal defense training and legal advice from qualified sources in your area. We are all subject to human aggression, but how do you avoid becoming a victim? What three combative concepts should you keep at the ready if ever challenged with a ...
On October 26, Springfield shook the world with the introduction of the SA-35, an updated version of the venerable P-35 9mm pistol. The response to the pistol was overwhelming, as was the demand for pistols. As I write this article, that demand has no sign of ceasing. In this SA-35 review, the author pulls the pistol apart, thoroughly examines it and ...
If you’re reading an article on this site, you almost assuredly have preferences of where you like to shoot. Indeed, a good range can be many things. It can be an oasis from the stresses and pressures of modern life, giving us a place to unwind and do some ballistic meditation. It can be a place of growth, where we ...
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld New York’s law requiring background checks and a fee for ammunition purchases, rejecting arguments that it violates the Second Amendment. While the case now returns to a lower court, the law remains in effect, reinforcing the state’s stricter approach to firearm and ammunition regulation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBANY, NY (4-minute read) ...
I show how to build a Hollywood-quiet AR that takes full advantage of the .338 ARC cartridge. Hornady has been on a roll the past few years with its line of ARC cartridges. The 6mm ARC, .22 ARC and now .338 ARC are all impressive new cartridges that don’t disappoint. But there’s a burning question most of us have: Do ...