From time to time, we have suggested that defensive shooters obtain the advice of a good attorney. Now, mind you, I am not talking about just any attorney, but rather one who specializes in criminal-defense work, ideally in the same jurisdiction. A criminal-defense attorney can not only explain the state’s deadly …

With a measure being considered in the U.S. Congress to implement so-called “universal” background checks, supporters of the measure in both politics and the media are trotting out polls to convince Americans that nearly every adult in the United States supports such a measure. One such number we see so …

Fire-rated gun safes represent the most secure storage option available to the average gun owner. The heavy-gauge steel of the outer box, the complex locking mechanism and security features of the door all work together to frustrate the efforts of burglars and to keep firearms tucked away from those who …

It’s not a hunting slogan, but it should be: “In hunting rifles, light makes right.” In which case Sauer’s new 101 Highland XTC should be one “right” hunting rifle. It weighs just 5.5 pounds. That’s not just light. That’s ultralight. Before you discount any 5.5-pound rifle as too insubstantial to be accurate—or bearable to …

Of the 4,645,609 names processed through FBI’s National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS) in March, roughly 2.2 million were related to the purchase or transfer of a firearm, according to Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF). Calculations by the National Shooting Sports Foundation put the number lower—at 2,044,136. Both figures represent a …

Shooting Illustrated has covered the Colt Python before, so why am I going back to it? Because I wanted to discuss one of the “complaints” that a certain group of people have about the new Colt Python: “but it’s not hand fitted like the originals.” That’s correct, and there’s a simple …

The Smith & Wesson Shield Plus takes the proven performance of the S&W Shield pistol and adds in even more rounds into the magazine, adding new capabilities to what is already a popular choice for a defensive carry pistol. Now Meprolight is making their Mepro Hyper-Bright day/night sight sets for the Smith & Wesson …

Hillary Clinton just can’t help herself. Never mind that her tone-deaf demand for gun control caused gun owners to come out in record numbers to deny her an all-but-assured White House victory in 2016. She’s doubling down. Five years on, she’s still spitting vitriol on Americans. She still wants to …

If you’re going to carry a firearm, you need to adopt a habitual way of living. This can include where you go, what you do, how you dress and how you view other people and situations. It starts with awareness and alertness. The world can be a dangerous place, and …

Clearing rooms by yourself is hard. Clearing rooms with a partner can be much easier, especially if you’ve put some thought into it (and had a bit of training, too). Now, a partner doesn’t necessarily have to mean your spouse or significant other. It could be a close friend, an …