Whenever news reports of a violent crime in my local area surface, I frequently hear the response from family and friends, “That’s why I have a gun.” Often the gun they so proudly advertise is at home, unloaded, and locked in a safe with the ammunition stored separately. With guns …

This week on I Carry, we have the Ruger Security 9 Compact Ruger Security 9 Compact: MSRP $469 It’s no big secret that compact 9mm pistols have become the “go to” option for concealed carry. What started out many years ago with snub-nosed revolvers in .38 Spl and 1911s chambered …

Taurus launched its G3X model in 2022, which blended features from its earlier full-size G3 and its G3c compact handgun, creating a hybrid design with a full-size frame and a compact slide and barrel. We examined the new model in our Rifleman Review segment from American Rifleman Television, which you can watch above. …

Q. I have had a hammer shotgun in the closet for many years, 40 or more. Recently, I installed a new stock to replace the broken stock, polished the barrels and brought the Damascus back to life along with new springs for the lever and hammers. The original stock was highly …

A group of House and Senate Republicans are requesting records from the Biden administration about its “zero tolerance” policy for federal firearms licenses (FFLs). Congressional Republicans are demanding the Justice Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) turn over communications about how the legal definition of …

The North Carolina Senate voted 29-19 to pass Senate Bill 41, a bill that recognizes law-abiding citizens’ right to self-defense while attending a church with a school attached and, also, repeals the redundant permit-to-purchase system. The House passed, House Bill 49, a similar pro-self-defense bill to Senate Bill 41, by a vote of …

Fiocchi recently announced the availability of its latest 5.7×28 mm cartridge in the company’s Range Dynamics series. The new subsonic ammunition joins two 5.7×28 mm cartridge models introduced by Fiocchi at SHOT Show 2023. Sporting a 62-grain full-metal-jacket bullet, Fiocchi’s new Range Dynamics Subsonic 5.7×28 mm ammunition is a solid …

Viridian Weapon Technologies is now offering its popular E Series Laser Sights (both red and green) for the Palmetto State Armory Dagger handgun product line. The Palmetto State Armory Dagger family of handguns is based on a proven and popular polymer framed striker-fired 9mm handgun design. Palmetto State offers its Dagger pistols in …

Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT)—widely recognized for innovation, craftsmanship, and purpose-driven products—and Hogue Knives, a leading US-manufacturer of precision-built knives, announced a partnership this week focused on the next generation of CRKT knives. The alliance melds two of the top names in the knife and tool industry, aligning CRKT’s acumen for …

Trijicon, Inc. will be offering two limited edition TA31 4×32 ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) scopes in either a two or a three color Tiger Camo pattern, but only for a limited time. Both of these scopes feature the .223 Rem. Red Chevron BDC (Ballistic Drop Compensation) reticle in addition to …