I get a lot of questions about pepper spray, but the most frequently asked question is “Is pepper spray easy to carry and where do you put it?” Another one is “How much practice do I really need, and do words really matter?” These questions may be easy for me to answer, but it may be difficult for some people ...

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Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’ve got a classic Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 19 No-Lock (MSRP: $1,099) Smith & Wesson launched a retro series of revolvers based on ...

Earlier this year, at Range Ready, the home of the Gun Talk folks, we attended Lever Fest 2025. This was a celebration of the uniquely American lever-action rifle, we had a chance to run a number of lever-action rifles from several different companies through a series of competitions and other testing. One of the brands is the iconic Marlin lever-action ...

In a world where suppressors have become commonplace and reduced backpressure designs are the rage, it’s uncommon to see something novel.  Noveske Rifleworks clearly understands this and, with the introduction of their Amigo suppressor, has achieved something unusual in the space: a unique design. Melding the latest in DMLS 3D additive manufacturing with modern materials, they have effectively given new ...

Falco Holsters is launching the new A912 Kydex IWB Holster and its light-bearing counterpart, the A912 L. Both holsters were developed in collaboration with the 3 of 7 Project. This partnership merges Falco’s tradition of handcrafted holster making with the 3 of 7 Project’s background in Navy SEAL and SWAT operations, resulting in two concealed-carry holsters that are built on ...

Firearm sales for the month of September were up 2 percent according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) monthly estimate, which is based on adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) volume. The figure is a widely accepted barometer of industry health. Total sales, according to NSSF, came in at 1,179,424. That figure reflects an increase of two ...

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1. Designed to make handloading ammunition much more precise and repeatable than conventional offerings, the Lyman Gen 6 Compact Touch Screen Powder System dispenses all types of smokeless powder at 2 grains per second while being accurate to .1 grain. Convenient features include a 3-minute warm-up, anti-drift/static technology and electronic shielding to resist interference from other electronic devices like smartphones. ...