The Brief: Delaware faces legal uncertainty following contrasting court rulings on state firearm regulations. A federal court determined that individuals possess a constitutional right to assemble unserialized firearms for personal self-defense. Conversely, the Delaware Supreme Court upheld restrictions requiring direct adult supervision for 18-to-20-year-olds purchasing or using firearms. These decisions create conflicting rules during hunting season alongside recent state legislation. ...
The SIG Sauer P385 is a new 9mm Luger, striker-fired pistol platform built around a dedicated Fire Control Unit, a grip-mounted SIG Recoil Dampening System and an adjustable MagStrap grip. Its feature set includes a low bore axis, SIG-LOC PRO optics mounting and compatibility with P320 magazines. The CARRY configuration pairs those features with a 4-inch barrel. For concealed carriers, ...
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. You’re facing a deadly threat. You’re unsure of what your next move should be. Stress and tension are ...
The Brief: Antwoine McCants faces murder charges for a fatal shooting at a Cincinnati restaurant, but the prosecution’s case weakened after a key witness recanted her testimony. The victim’s fiancée admitted the deceased was armed during the confrontation, and surveillance footage showed her removing the weapon from his body. The video also demonstrated that the victim aggressively pursued McCants, a ...
I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly — utterly entertaining article. I also ...
Editor’s Note: In this Osight R red dot sight review, Ryan Domke evaluates the new rifle optic on a Springfield Armory SAINT Victor and a Kuna 9mm pistol. Prior to the product’s launch, the author received a sample Osight R from Osight for testing. Osight is relatively new in the marketplace and has been making a name for itself with ...
The Brief: A licensed concealed-carry holder defended himself during an attempted armed robbery at an Orland Park, Illinois gas station. A masked assailant approached the customer pumping fuel and drew a handgun. The customer responded by drawing his own weapon and firing at least two defensive shots. The wounded suspect dropped his firearm and fled before being apprehended nearby by ...
Editor’s Note: Be sure to employ the services of a qualified gunsmith if you are incapable of installing these parts on your rifle. The SAINT rifle used in this article was originally loaned to the author by Springfield Armory, but it was subsequently purchased by the author. Springfield Armory’s SAINT Victor rifles include many factory-installed enhancements that place them solidly ...
Ever cleaned the cosmoline out of an military surplus firearm? In today’s article, we demonstrate a straightforward way of cosmoline removal using a Type 56 carbine to show the cleaning process. As a lover of guns, I aspire to collect pretty much all of them. But I remember a not-so-distant past where I looked down on “old” military surplus (or ...