It’s been said that timing is everything. From comedy to stunts to finding the love of your life, it’s all about the right place and time. Such was the case when the We the People Holsters Optic Cut OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster arrived on my doorstep the day before I was …

SSK Industries was founded by J.D. Jones—recognized as one of the industry’s foremost when it comes to creating innovative wildcat cartridges and cutting-edge firearm designs—in 1977. He brought a wealth of knowledge to the business, having learned to cast bullets and reload from a local gunsmith, later working with Lee …

Shoot United—a Winchester/Olin initiative launched quietly in late 2021—provides firearms and ammunition for participant use during the organization’s outings, each designed to provide a glimpse of the personal and professional benefits of the shooting sports to those who have never been exposed to the pursuit. On Saturday, the organization is holding …

A Walnut, Calif., resident acted in self-defense when he encountered a suspected burglar in his home on May 20, 2022. The 27-year-old resident was inside his home that Friday night when he heard footsteps around 4 a.m. Arming himself with a firearm, the resident then searched the home looking for …

Smith & Wesson is introducing a new limited-edition pistol collection that pairs an M&P 2.0 Compact Spec Series 9mm handgun along with an M&P tactical folding knife. This limited-edition kit also includes a collectible M&P Spec Series challenge coin. M&P stands for “Military and Police” and is an important label in …

Today I have been thinking back over the many changes that I’ve seen in the personal-defense community during my active years. The biggest change during those years are the number of states that now issue handgun permits to citizens and, even better, those states that now have permitless carry.  Of …

Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro (MSRP: $634) We’ve covered the Hellcat Pro from Springfield Armory previously, and are returning to this pistol as it represents an excellent bridge between compact-size handguns like the Glock G19 and ultra-compact double stacks like the SIG Sauer P365. The Hellcat Pro offers a full, three-finger grip …

Inc. has announced that Silencer Central, America’s largest suppressor dealer, is No. 1309 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. “This is such an …

A: The Marlin cartridge was a joint effort undertaken by Marlin and Hornady in 2000 that “would allow factory ammunition to take advantage of the potential of the .45-70 Gov’t. without loading it to pressures in excess of SAAMI maximums.” The rifle was the Model 1895, the same model that chambered the .45-70. Without going …

RCBS has introduced new reloading dies for the .44 Auto Mag. and .30 Super Carry cartridges. Since its introduction earlier this year, Federal’s .30 Super Carry has become a popular handgun cartridge, and as more handgunners switch over to the new round, demand for .30 Super Carry reloading equipment also …