It was a bright, warm January day. I had been sent to the store for printer ink. I strapped on my OWB holster with my Glock 26 in it and put a sport jacket on to cover the gun. I pulled up to the store and parked between two cars, then opened the door and started to get out. Surprise! ...

Yesterday a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling struck down California’s restrictive law that required background checks for every ammunition purchase in its Rhode v. Bonta decision—a case backed by the National Rifle Association and the California Rifle and Pistol Association. It is a significant victory for Second Amendment rights, but it remains unclear whether the regulation, ...

Taurus is reintroducing one of its most powerful and versatile revolvers, the Raging Judge 513. This limited production model marks the bold return of a platform known for its formidable capabilities and unique multi-caliber design. Chambered in .45 Colt, 3-inch .410-bore and .454 Casull, the Raging Judge is purpose-built for those who demand flexibility and stopping power in a durable, ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at a retro Smith & Wesson Model 36 No-Lock revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 36 No-Lock .38 Special Revolver (MSRP: $849) Where to begin with today’s kit? For starters, ...

In collaboration with Lipsey’s, Smith & Wesson has launched two new ‘Mountain Gun’ revolver models, an N-frame Smith & Wesson Model 610 in 10mm and a K-frame Model 617 in .22 LR. This latest set of S&W and Lipsey’s Mountain Gun models join the existing .44 Mag. and .357 Mag. versions introduced earlier in 2025. The Smith & Wesson Mountain ...