While overshadowed by striker-fired handguns, hammer-fired polymer guns maintain a strong niche in the market. Taurus’ TH line is a good example, with compact and full-size models offered in 9 mm Luger and .40 S&W. For 2023, Taurus is expanding its hammer-fired offerings with the .45 ACP-chambered TH45. The TH45 is a …

The Intercept BTX from TruGlo is an economical new riflescope choice for sportsmen located in those jurisdictions that require the use of straight-wall cartridges while rifle hunting. Short for Ballistic Turret Xchange, the 3-9X 40 mm BTX scope ships with a standard m.o.a.-based elevation turret installed (with clicks valued at …

Antigun activists are getting so desperate that they are relying on incorrect methodology against the firearm industry to spread their own gun control agenda. Put simply: junk science will always be junk science. Regardless of whether the ‘scientist’ believes it or not. Recently, The New York Times posted an article asserting that …

The majority of Americans support universal background checks for firearm purchases, according to a survey conducted by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy. Some 86% of Americans support Congress mandating universal background checks for all firearm sales and purchases, the poll claimed, while a bipartisan majority support gun licensing instead of constitutional carry. …

Armed Citizen® Today An armed Texas man shot and killed two robbers who attempted to steal money from him in San Antonio, Texas. At 1 p.m. on Friday, July 7, the armed citizen, a man in his 20s, drove to a Chase Bank ATM 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio. …

To paraphrase Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch, carrying a gun isn’t supposed to be comfortable; it’s supposed to be comforting. Luckily, modern holster designs, clothing and accessories are getting us closer to having both. If you’re new to concealed carry or have experienced some discomfort with your carry rig, there …

Burris Optics has just released the new Veracity PH 4-20×50 mm riflescope which is built around Burris’ new PEK technology. PEK stands for “programmable elevation knob” which is a modern and click-less mechanical and digital elevation turret which works with the Veracity PH riflescope’s built in HUD (heads up display). Using …

Firearm: SIG Sauer P320X Compact (MSRP: $679.99) SIG Sauer’s P320X Compact offers the same size and capacity as many other popular concealed-carry handguns, but with a host of upgraded features you might think would cost extra. There’s an optics cut up top should you wish to add a red-dot sight; …

The FN 510 (above, left) and the Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock are two pistols in relatively esoteric chamberings, each of which has attracted a set of enthusiasts. It occurred to me the other day that a younger Millennial or a Zoomer (or anyone who’s only been into guns for …

Everybody wants to shoot a magnum revolver until, well, they shoot a magnum revolver. Cartridges like the .460 S&W Magnum gain their appeal from proven performance on game, even beyond conventional handgun distances. However, many of these platforms are geared toward wilderness self-defense and, as such, are short in nature, making …