Man Shoots Robber – Grateful Past Employer Required Concealed Carry Permit
Earlier this month, a Cleveland man defended himself with a gun against a robber who broke into his home early one morning. Eddie Henderson III, 26, says that he heard an intruder opening and closing drawers in his house, but he was able to stop the man from stealing anything …
Ruger Introduces LCRx Revolver in .22LR
Ruger announced the addition of the .22-caliber LCRx to its revolver lineup, providing shooters with a lightweight DA/SA handgun with a 3-inch barrel. “With an 8-round capacity, the .22LR LCRx is the perfect revolver for range practice or to take with you on that fishing or camping trip,” said Chris …
B&T USA Introduces USW-A1 SBR
The popularity of NFA items has grown in recent years, with the numbers of suppressors and short-barreled rifles in civilian hands growing by the month. Brugger & Thomet USA added another option to the market with its unique USW-A1 SBR. The USW-A1 (the USW stands for Universal Service Weapon) has …
Accuracy X Launches Innovative 1911 Multi-Sight System
Accuracy X announced the launch of its innovative Multi-Sight System designed for the 1911 platform, which allows 1911 pistol owners to equip their guns with a wide range of sighting options, including popular micro red-dot sights. The system works through the use of the patent-pending modular replacement system that provides …
The 1891 Argentine Mauser: A History
Sporterized 1891 Argentine Mausers like this one remain popular in the U.S. One of the most conspicuous attractions in Plaza San Martín in Buenos Aires is a Memorial to the Fallen. Its blood-red walls and eternal flame remember the 649 Argentine soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who lost their lives …
Fightin’ Iron: The ASP 9 mm Pistol
Unique in appearance and design, the ASP pistol was an innovative attempt to develop a compact sidearm for deep concealment and close-quarters combat. Supposedly, the despondent Empress of Egypt, one Cleopatra by name, clutched an asp to her bosom and thereby ended her life. If this is true, it’s the …
Choosing Backup Iron Sights for Your AR-15
There is a saying that “Two is one and one is none.” Essentially, this means any must-have tool or firearm should be backed up with some kind of redundancy. Cops carry a second handgun to complement their primary. Military operators generally back up their rifle or carbine with a pistol. …
Pros and Cons of Concealed-Carry Revolvers
I am, undoubtedly, an advertising company’s greatest nightmare. I just don’t do fads. I wear the same brand of jeans I wore in college. I comb my hair the same way that I did back then and would probably still use Brylcream (if I could still find it locally). I …
FN America Introduces the FN 509
FN America announced the introduction of its brand-new FN 509 striker-fired pistol, a handgun developed from the company’s drive to provide a candidate for the U.S. Army Modular Handgun System competition. “When the requirements for MHS were released, our team of engineers immediately went to work, taking the successful elements …
NJ Governor Finally Commutes Marine Cop’s 3-Year Prison Term For “Mistakenly” Bringing Gun to NJ
Six years ago, active duty Marine policeman brought his licensed, legal sidearm into New Jersey. That action led to him being sentenced to three years in prison. However, Governor Chris Christie finally felt enough heat and commuted his sentence on Friday. Marine Sergeant Hisashi Pompey’s decorated and honorable military police …