Many concealed carriers feel ready to defend themselves, but confidence without training can be deadly. This article breaks down why skill, not just possession, determines survival. Investing in concealed carry training is crucial for effective defense. Regular practice of concealed carry training sharpens your instincts and enhances your response under pressure. Carrying a firearm offers a profound sense of security. ...
With my Winchester single-shot rifle for the 219 Improved Zipper cartridge, I made my longest kill on a woodchuck. Col. Townsend Whelen’s reflections on 60 years of experience with his single-shot rifles. The dean of firearms writers and editors, Colonel Whelen, is the author of many valuable books, notably, The Hunting Rifle and Small Arms Ballistics and Design. His latest ...
An Albany, LA resident shot a man who was allegedly trying to set a home on fire with someone inside. Authorities have ruled the shooting an act of self-defense, and the suspect now faces attempted arson charges. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBANY, LA (3-minute read) — A potentially deadly situation in the Albany area was stopped Tuesday afternoon when an ...
A tense confrontation unfolded late Monday night in Grover, NC, when a suspected burglar opened fire on a homeowner who caught him mid-crime. A nearby neighbor, fearing for his safety, also exchanged gunfire before the suspect fled the scene. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE GROVER, NC (3-minute read) — A late-night confrontation turned dangerous on Mallard Drive in Grover after a ...
In today’s article, Eugene Nielsen reviews the Toor Knives Karsumba R — a karambit-style knife designed for martial use. Curved blades have captured the imagination for hundreds of years, and the Karsumba R is a looker. Nielsen sets out to see if its performance matches its appearance. The company provided the knife for this review. The retention ring on the ...
A stabbing at a Rochester gas station was stopped by an armed civilian who drew his legally registered handgun, forcing the attacker to cease. Police confirmed the suspect, known to the victim, was arrested shortly after the incident. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ROCHESTER, NY (3-minute read) — An early morning stabbing at a gas station on Rochester’s northwest side ended ...
A Chicago concealed carry license holder shot a man who allegedly tried to run him over with his own stolen vehicle in the South Shore neighborhood. The suspect, later found at a hospital in critical condition, is believed to have been involved in the theft and assault. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (3-minute read) — A tense and potentially ...
Springfield Armory has just launched a new optics-ready Hellcat variant in .380 ACP. The original Springfield Armory Hellcat quickly became one of the most popular micro-compact concealed carry pistols after it was first released, but there are plenty of individuals out there who simply can’t handle the recoil of 9mm in a handgun that small. In response, Springfield has just ...
Some of today’s young shooters see a shoulder holster as a classically Fudd holster, an artifact from the past used only by old farts. Some see it as “derp,” an affectation indicating someone who has seen too many old movies and TV shows. That’s understandable. Fictional private eyes in novels often wore them. The character Shell Scott was one: author ...
