July’s gun sales failed to reach the one million mark for the first time in six years, according to an estimate by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The organization estimates firearm purchases last month came in at 978,731, ending a seven-figure streak —based on NSSF’s calculations using the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) volume—that began back ...
Aimpoint | COADeveloped in conjunction with (and currently only available from) Glock, the COA makes use of Aimpoint’s ingenious new A-Cut mounting system. Small, angled protrusions in the optic’s base match with precision cuts in the slide and stabilize the optic in all directions to ensure repeatable accuracy and eliminate movement, all without any screws going through the sight itself. ...
Redding Reloading Equipment is known for making handloading tools and accessories and is now coming with new die sets that are tailored for the 6mm ARC, 22 ARC and 338 ARC cartridges. These new die sets underscore Redding’s commitment to supporting emerging and innovative cartridges that meet the evolving needs of precision shooters, hunters and enthusiasts of modern-rifle platforms. First ...
B&T USA is now offering its Phoenix family of pistols in the United States. This new product family is composed of two sub-variants, the Drake and Redback series. Because both the Phoenix Redback and Drake pistols are the spiritual descendants of the Swiss Sphinx pistol, all are based on the classic hammer-fired, metal framed CZ-75 pistol design. This means that ...
It’s no secret I have a deep appreciation for modern AR-15-style rifles—but that wasn’t always the case. My relationship with this platform started more from obligation than enthusiasm. Over time, as proficiency grew through duty-related use, the rifle’s capabilities became more apparent and appreciated. Breaking down my personal-rifle setup wouldn’t offer much value unless the same needs applied, which is ...
When folks begin to develop their personal-defense plans, I think one important subject that is often overlooked is the use of cover. For our purposes, cover is anything that will stop a bullet. In addition to the obvious safety value, moving yourself to cover can also disrupt the criminal’s attack plan and cause them to lose some of the advantage ...
