Verbal De-Escalation is a form of communication used with people who are showing signs of aggression. In a nutshell, it is a practiced “language” to decrease intensity in a nonviolent manner and re-direct a potentially combative situation to a peaceful outcome. I have no doubt that you, the reader, have been …

Every year Dan Wesson Firearms releases small batches of heirloom grade, single stack 70-Series 1911 pistols with features and characteristics beyond their already-high quality typical production models. For the year 2023, Dan Wesson is offering its first .38 Super-caliber 1911 pistol. Though there are many manufacturers of 1911s, only a few combine …

In 2023, the handgun market continues to be a driver for the industry, especially when it comes to smaller guns that are designed for concealed carry. Which makes a lot of sense. More and more states are switching to permit-free “Constitutional Carry,” and as a result, the demand for pistols …

Springfield Armory has released new drop-in threaded barrels for its Hellcat 9 mm and XD-M 4.5-inch 9 mm, 10 mm and .45 ACP pistols. Both new barrels are hammer forged for durability and precision performance. The threaded barrel kit for the Hellcat features a 3.8-inch hammer-forged threaded barrel with self-indexing …

Will wonders never cease? In February, The New York Times began to question one of the stupidest—perhaps the stupidest—piece of gun-control orthodoxy on offer in these United States: that hardened criminals will be stopped from taking guns into a given area by signs telling them that they are not allowed to do so. In the …

Winchester’s recently introduced 400 Legend is a straight-walled cartridge with moderate recoil and excellent terminal performance, particularly in hunting situations within 300 yards. The straight-walled design of the 400 Legend qualifies it for use in several states that restrict bottle-necked cartridges for hunting. This heavy-hitting cartridge is ideal for deer, …

New from Lone Wolf Arms is the DUSK 19 pistol line, which implements the company’s more than two decades of experience developing aftermarket Glock products. The DUSK 19 9 mm pistol with black slide and orb barrel ($649.95).   Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with …

FN America, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A.—a global firearm manufacturer—has announced plans to open a second production facility in Pickens County, SC. The company will invest $33 million to build the plant, which will encompass more than 100,000-square feet. Construction will be conducted in two phases and, when …

The popularity of suppressors continues to grow. More and more gun owners are starting to realize that having a device on their firearm to reduce the sound of the gun firing to levels where hearing protection becomes optional makes a lot of sense. A threaded barrel allows you to quickly …

I’m about to pick a fight. There is a school of thought in the firearms industry that hybrid holsters suck, aren’t good at holding pistols securely, and are a bad choice for concealed carry. While some arguments against hybrids seem to make some sense at face value, they start falling …