The Glock 19 has been one of the most popular concealed-carry handguns since its introduction in 1988. Between the legendary Glock reliability and its standard 15-round magazine—higher than most carry guns at the time and even some today—the smaller cousin of the Glock 17 quickly caught on in heated up the personal …

Trijicon, manufacturer of aiming solutions for the shooting, hunting, military and law enforcement markets, has begun its second full year of the popular “The Science of Brilliant Roadshow.” The program visits prominent dealers across the nation, giving a hands-on experience to enthusiasts with the company’s line of Brilliant Aiming Solutions …

Q: I have what I believe to be an 1870 Springfield Officer’s Model Carbine. What I have researched is that these rifles were converted from caplock to a centerfire mechanism, and vernier sights were added. The rifle I have is converted from flintlock using a similar, if not the same, mechanism …

I grew up in East Texas and was heavily influenced in the love of shooting by my father. His nickname was “Buckshot,” and you can bet he loved guns and the outdoors. I got the bug for reloading as a teenager and bought myself an RCBS reloading press and began loading …

Sitting ducks.  Easy victims.  Totally unprotected. Ever since Congress passed the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, cold-blooded murderers have specifically targeted students and staff because they know that NO ONE in these criminal safe zones can stop them. Congress created these death traps over 30 years ago, unleashing a …

Armed Citizen® Today After arriving at his deceased father’s property for a check of the residence, a 61-year-old man discovered a burglary in process and opened fire on the intruder inside the Las Vegas, Nev., house on March 2, 2023. Around 2 a.m., the 61-year-old man, the son of the …

Beretta’s 1301 Tactical has been a popular semi-automatic shotgun for shooters across the self-defense and competition spectrum, but the cost of the platform is a barrier to many. For 2023, Beretta built on its affordable A300 platform with the A300 Ultima Patrol, a 12-ga. semi-automatic shotgun loaded with tactical features. …

At 5′ 7″, I’m often the brunt of my buddies’ best attempts at little-guy humor. Sure, a few inches more would be nice, but being short has its advantages. For example, I typically get the first crack at helicopter hunts because a whirlybird gets rather tight, particularly when you need …

It wasn’t too long ago when almost all the talk about defensive firearms was centered around some form of revolvers. While the semi-automatic pistol might be the sidearm of choice for today’s law enforcement, military and armed civilian applications, there is still a demand for defensive revolvers. 2023 was a …

AGM Global Vision has recently released the new Neith 4MP Digital Night Vision Scope, which was originally announced at the recent 2023 SHOT Show held in Las Vegas, NV. “This is the first digital night vision optics by AGM, and more products in this family will likely follow,” said Chase Stephens, …