In 2012, one decade after Springfield Armory introduced its XD line of handguns, the company launched the XD-S, with the “S” in the model designation meaning “single-stack.” This slim and compact version of Springfield’s “eXtreme Duty” pistols set the standard for compact handguns firing a full-power cartridge. Initially offered in .45 ACP, it was …

Real Avid has just released their new Master-Fit AR-15 Crowfoot Wrench Sets specifically for building and modifying AR-15 rifles. These new armorer’s tools are one of the most comprehensive all-in-one AR-15 Armorer’s Torque Wrench Kits ever assembled and are specialized for precise fitting and manipulation of Mil-Spec and free-float barrel nuts, …

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) vetoed the recently passed constitutional-carry legislation late last week. S.B. 118, the bill Edwards vetoed, “removes the requirement for law-abiding individuals to obtain a concealed handgun permit before being allowed to carry concealed, a handgun for self-defense. This important legislation ensures that citizens are able to …

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has signed HB-259, the Church Carry bill, into law.  The bill takes effect immediately. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ HB-259, the Church Carry bill, authorizes persons who have concealed weapons or firearms licenses to carry firearms on property of churches, synagogues, or any other religious institutions, unless specifically prohibited to …

By now, tens of millions of Americans have seen the video and their reaction has been anything but ‘hysteria.’ A masked criminal firing several rounds at a tumbling victim within point blank range, two small children caught in the middle.m U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) should’ve seen the footage by now. It …

Through the years, countless articles have been written heralding the many attributes of the U.S. Model of 1911 pistol. But the focus has mainly been on military versions of this slab-sided warhorse. There was also a civilian counterpart to the M1911, and, while not as widely produced, it represents an …

Rifle shooting is best spent behind a gun that is tuned for ease of use, and Browning offers its Recoil Hawg muzzle brake to aid in the experience by effectively dampening recoil up to 76 percent. The new-for-2021 Browning Recoil Hawg is a universal design that, not only supports barrels …

Olin Winchester has issued a recall of several lots of its 9 mm ammunition. Owners of any of the company’s 9 mm cartridges with 115-gr. full metal jacket bullets or 115-gr. jacketed hollow points need to immediately discontinue their use until they consult the symbol and lot numbers printed on the box …

Taurus, like many other companies over the past couple of years, has developed a sub-compact semi-automatic handgun geared specifically for concealed carry and personal defense: the Spectrum. The Taurus Spectrum is a small, polymer-frame, semi-automatic handgun chambered in .380 ACP. Its smaller profile and caliber put it in the same …

The whitetail doe crept along at the head of the group; once glance indicated she was equally wise, weathered and ancient. “That’s the one we want to take, put it just at the base of her neck and squeeze.” The Savage rifle settled quickly, and the trigger broke crisply; even in the …