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Preview: Nightstick TCM-10
The TCM-10 by Nightstick is a Picatinny rail-mounted compact weapon light that is compatible with countless pistol models thanks to a set of five included modular rail inserts. Producing a beam of up to 650 lumens and 4,612 candelas, with a two-hour runtime on high from one CR123 battery, the …
Avidity Arms PD10 – Built for Concealed Carry, Ready for Anything!
Choosing a handgun for concealed carry is an exercise in compromise. What do you look for in a carry gun? Size and stopping power sit atop most concealed carry preference lists. Weight and ergonomics are also strong considerations. Size and stopping power are often opposed to each other. Bigger calibers and higher …
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024
As a dad myself, let me be the first to proclaim that we get screwed when it comes to receiving gifts. Look no further than the types of gifts we often receive. Topping the list are cards, outings, and clothing (the dreaded necktie). I don’t know about you, but if …
U.S. Supreme Court invalidates ATF Rule Classifying Bump Stocks as Machineguns
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unlawfully exceeded its authority by classifying bump stocks as machineguns. The National Firearms Act defines a “machinegun” as “any weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more …
NRA Files Amicus Brief with Ninth Circuit in Challenge to California’s Billy Club Ban
Today, NRA filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a challenge to California’s prohibition on the possession of billy clubs. The brief argues that billy clubs are neither uniquely dangerous nor unusual. Clubs have existed for millennia, and billy clubs in particular have been known …
A Hunter’s Case for the .223 Remington
The one. Oh, yes, the classic firearms-based conundrum. Shooters have likely been dogmatizing ad nauseum about the single best round since the development of the handgonne in the 14th century. Close your eyes and listen intently and you can almost hear the soldiers arguing about the merits of ball size before the next castle …
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact Pistol in a Tulster Holster
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking another look at the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this kit: Firearm: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Compact (MSRP: $669) Today …
Tactical … Hunting?
I recently found myself in Mountain Home, TX, with Ruger for the launch of the company’s Ruger American Gen2 Ranch rifle in .308 Win. We were after Axis deer, which is not normally something we’d cover in Shooting Illustrated, as there’s not a ton of crossover between hunting deer with a bolt-action rifle …
First Look: X-Vision Optics Thermal Scopes
X-Vision Optics is launching a new thermal optic product line known as the Impact Series which consists of three different models: the Impact 150, Impact 250 and the Impact 350. X-Vision worked on these models to ensure their suitability for both recreational and professional end users. The three different models in the Impact …
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Springfield SA-35 & Knife Combo
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and here, we’re on the range with a unique Davidson’s Exclusive combination of a Springfield SA-35 High Power and a unique matching Civivi EDC knife. Watch the video above to see this pairing in use on the range. Thanks to Davidson’s position as one of the largest …