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Olight Recalls M2R Pro & Warrior Mini Flashlights
Olight has issued a recall of its M2R Pro and Warrior Mini flashlights due to a small chance they may be turned on inadvertently and overheat while stored in a holster or a consumer’s pocket, posing a burn hazard. Olight is voluntarily recalling these products in the United States. The effort is being …
Editor’s Choice: Winchester Copper Impact
Winchester Ammunition had previously offered its Copper Impact loads as a subset of the Deer Season XP series, but the manufacturer recently separated the two product lines while also introducing numerous new chamberings to the Copper Impact family. In addition to the seven existing loads, Winchester has added a 125-grain …
Turkey Hunting with a Red Dot: Leupold’s DeltaPoint Pro
When we first started hunting turkeys here in New York’s Hudson Valley, back in the mid-1980s, our gear would be best described as primitive when compared to today’s kit. Though we had a season in place since before I was born—the first New York spring season was in place in …
Federal 2021’s Most Frequently Purchased Rifle and Shotshell Ammunition
Southwick Associates’ 2021 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study” named Federal Ammunition the most frequently purchased rifle and shotgun ammunition brand in 2021. Southwick’s yearly survey compiled the feedback of over 11,000 hunters and recreational shooters. “We are excited to see Federal Ammunition as the top choice for rifle …
The New 250 Drill Skills Check
Evolution can be defined as any process of growth or development. Applying this to a training doctrine, we have seen a continual evolution of the Modern Technique since Jeff Cooper came down from the mountain and introduced it to the world through the training program at a place now referred …
This Mustang Won’t Run
Like any other malfunctioning firearm, complete disassembly and inspection of all of its parts is highly recommend. Then, thoroughly clean and lubricate the gun, which may be enough to fix the problem. Many years ago, when I was a beat cop, I carried a Colt Mustang .380 ACP as my …
Adams Arms AA19 Semi-Auto Pistol Review
Best known for their piston-driven AR platform rifles, Adams Arms launched their first complete pistol in 2021, the compact semi-automatic 9 mm AA19. Accurate, comfortable in the hand and reliable, the AA19 is a great choice for home defense and concealed carry, and right out of the box it will accommodate a …
Understanding the Slide Stop
If you’ve been shooting semi-automatic pistols for more than a minute, you’ve inevitably locked the slide to an open chamber position. You have shot to a condition where you have expended all remaining rounds in your magazine and have observed your slide locked to the rearward position. Whether you manually …
First Look: Springfield Armory/Alexo Athletica Concealed Carry Clothing
Springfield Armory is partnering with Alexo Athletica to rollout a collection of readywear designed for those who choose to carry a defensive firearm while living an active lifestyle. “Springfield Armory is thrilled to be partnered with Alexo Athletica on this exciting, creative lifestyle project. Alexo Athletica and Springfield Armory share the same vision …
First Look: Easton Sonic Helical-Fletched Arrows
Helical fletching on arrow shafts can yield massive dividends for broadhead stabilization. This is likely one of the reasons helical fletching is a top-requested feature in custom-built arrows. Now, bowhunters can get this enhancement without added expense and wait times, thanks to the Easton Sonic 6.0 6mm carbon arrow, which comes with an industry-first …