Coming to a neighborhood near you could be any number of predators capable of injuring or even killing you. Thanks to conservation efforts and some over-the-top protective measures, predators, large and small, have expanded in many areas of North America. Once an uncommon sight, black bears, mountain lions, wolves and especially coyotes …

Thanks to the discovery of a cache of Martini-Henry (MH) rifles in Nepal in 2000, many of these 19th century military arms are commonly available in the U.S., but compatible .577/450 MH ammunition is far less plentiful. The Shooter’s Box enables MH owners to fire easily obtainable .45 Colt rounds …

Maxim Defense is releasing a new compact AR9 9mm pistol caliber carbine based on the AR-15 platform. These types of large-format pistols have surged in popularity over the last couple of years and the Maxim Defense MD-9 will now join other well-known examples such as the Heckler and Koch MP5 and …

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 …