Rifleman Review: Taurus G3
The Millennium G2 was one of Taurus’ most successful handgun lines, and in 2019, the company modified its design to create a new pistol, the Taurus G3. Like the previous Millennium G2 line off of which it was based, the G3 is a polymer-frame, striker-fired, recoil-operated handgun with added features and a slightly larger …
FN 502 Tactical Pistol Safety Bulletin
FN America has announced a safety bulletin for its FN 502 Tactical .22 LR pistol. The company has become aware that a very limited number of FN 502 Tactical pistols in the field may have an improperly installed manual safety. In these cases, the external safety lever will not function as …
Watch That Front Sight
Most violent criminal attacks occur at extremely close range. Avoidance is always the best option but when we can’t get away, a fast, first-shot hit is the best response. And, even at close range, it is important to be able to see the front sight in the micro-second when we …
Review: Trijicon RMRcc Red-Dot Optic
If you didn’t know better, you might look at the Trijicon RMRcc and think, man, there’s something a little different about that RMR. You would, of course, be right—it’s the same length as a standard RMR, but .06-inch thinner and .03-inch shorter. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure …
Top 5 Dangerous Game Cartridges
I am often asked by hunters who are planning their first dangerous game hunt—whether it be in Alaska, Australia or Africa—which is the right dangerous game cartridge for them. While the answer to that question may be subjective, and could easily be tailored to both the shooter and the game animal being …
SAAMI Certifies First Composite Cased Round
Civilian shooters will soon have access to a commercial version of the 6.8 mm TVC cartridge that Texas-based advanced defense technology company True Velocity designed for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program. The announcement came last week, immediately following a vote by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) board …
Preview: FAB Defense GL-CORE M Stock
The GL-CORE M from FAB Defense is a telescoping polymer buttstock that can accept and store a spare AR-15 magazine, much like the previous FAB Defense GL-Mag stock. This new generation of the GL features two built-in QD sockets, a rubberized buttpad, an Ultimag 10-round magazine and an adapter to …
This Old Gun: Poly Technologies M-14/S
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then a lot of firearm flattery has emanated from the People’s Republic of China. While developing some of its own unique firearm designs, the country is also known for making copies of everything from C96 Mauser “Broomhandle” pistols to Thompson submachine guns. …
America Needs More Of This
Seeing this event was like watching gun-control activists’ twisted narratives unraveling before your eyes. In downtown Detroit, there were hundreds of women lined up to learn how to defend themselves with a handgun. They want their freedom; their independence; their right to live without fear. For 10 years now, Rick …
Best Practices for Mitigating Threats
An increase in the intensity of a violent physical threat warrants an increase in use of force. How can you use your environment and a few tricks from the world of professional protection to mitigate a threat progression and subsequently reduce the need for use of force? The answer begins …