Welcome to the big wide world of ARs. This article and the video at top are intended for the new owner of an AR-pattern firearm such as the SAINT series from Springfield Armory. We’ve got a lot of new AR owners in the fold, and we want them to understand how their firearm works. While an AR like this SAINT ...
There was a time, not that long ago, when most cops had wheelguns in their holsters and autopistols were the rare exception. While it may be hard to believe today, the transition by American law enforcement agencies away from revolvers to semi-auto pistols actually began as a trickle. However, once the shift began in the 1980s, that trickle turned into ...
Editor’s Note: This EYV Hybrid holster review is based on testing of the holsters that were provided to the author by the company. All impressions regarding comfort, retention, concealment, and drawstroke are based on the author’s experiences of daily concealed carry and range time with the holster paired with a Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro. As someone who carries a handgun ...
George lived about a block from where I grew up. A Vietnam veteran and avid hunter, he came back from the war and opened a gunsmith shop attached to his home. Every morning, he simply walked from his kitchen out onto his driveway and into his shop. He spent his days working on customer’s firearms and then wrapped up in ...
The Brief: A jury in Lawrence, Kansas, is deliberating a case concerning the legal limits of self-defense after a defendant displayed a firearm during a gas station dispute. The trial focuses on whether the defendant’s perception of aggressive behavior justified drawing a weapon or if the action constituted unlawful brandishing. The case highlights strict legal standards for using force, emphasizing ...
Why do you need a survival axe? When people think about prepping gear, they usually focus on the obvious items first. Things like emergency food kits, water filtration, firearms, medical supplies, generators, and radios tend to dominate the conversation. While all of those things matter, one tool that consistently proves its worth in real-world survival situations is the axe. Axes ...
Despite the plethora of well-designed and innovatively engineered modern polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols out there, the seemingly timeless design of the model 1911 is as popular as ever. When gun makers like Springfield Armory broke into the category of double-stack magazine versions of the design, it seemed like a new dawn for the platform. The new Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy ...
Shots On The 911 Line: Houston Man Kills Girlfriend’s Ex-Boyfriend During Violent Apartment Break-In
The Brief: A man in north Harris County fatally shot his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend during an attempted forced entry into her apartment. The incident occurred while a resident was on a 911 call reporting the intrusion. Law enforcement found the suspect deceased at the scene after he breached the physical threshold. A child present during the encounter was unharmed and reunited ...