What are the five most common upgrades for a defensive handgun and how would you even discover that information? Ironically, we may have known what the two most popular defensive handgun upgrades have been for a long time. Referencing the 1911 pistol, in 2003 Jeff Cooper wrote, “We have opined …

Dozens of Republican senators recently signed a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that the Biden administration withdraw its recent rule change on how pistol stabilizing braces are classified. The 48 Republican senators wrote that “the way the proposed rule is written makes clear that the ATF intends to bring the most common …

When Kel-Tec introduced its innovative pump-action KSG shotgun in 2011 it took the platform’s self-defense stature to an all-new level, but there were skeptics about the company’s first foray in tactical design. Its bullpup design was hard to ignore, though, as was the pair of rotating, tubular magazines—with a 6+6+1 or 7+7+1 shotshell …

Even though it looks like the LCP II, the Ruger LCP MAX takes the same stagger-stack magazine technology popular in the micro-compact pistol category and applies it to the company’s incredibly popular pocket pistol. Despite being virtually the same size as the single-stack, .380 ACP LCP II, the Ruger MAX carries 11 rounds …

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 …