Will wonders never cease? In February, The New York Times began to question one of the stupidest—perhaps the stupidest—piece of gun-control orthodoxy on offer in these United States: that hardened criminals will be stopped from taking guns into a given area by signs telling them that they are not allowed to do so. In the …

I’m about to pick a fight. There is a school of thought in the firearms industry that hybrid holsters suck, aren’t good at holding pistols securely, and are a bad choice for concealed carry. While some arguments against hybrids seem to make some sense at face value, they start falling …

The firearm industry has become more flexible in response to an increasingly diverse consumer base. New models reflect varying consumer interest driven both by uncertain times and the availability of new technology. The breadth and depth of the handgun market continues to grow, as manufacturers continue to release models that …

While it’s popularity may have risen and fallen over the years, the 1911 has always been a very viable self-defense firearm, and the new 1911s for 2023 continue that trend. New for 2023, though, is an increase in interest in double-stack 1911s, or 2011s as they are commonly called. Once …

Viridian’s new RFX11, a sub-$200 green-dot reflex sight, is described by the company as an “ultra-light” optic with its 0.44-ounce weight. The new Viridian RFX11 has a three-MOA green dot, with the brightness automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.   Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body …

The Glock 19 has been one of the most popular concealed-carry handguns since its introduction in 1988. Between the legendary Glock reliability and its standard 15-round magazine—higher than most carry guns at the time and even some today—the smaller cousin of the Glock 17 quickly caught on in heated up the personal …

It wasn’t too long ago when almost all the talk about defensive firearms was centered around some form of revolvers. While the semi-automatic pistol might be the sidearm of choice for today’s law enforcement, military and armed civilian applications, there is still a demand for defensive revolvers. 2023 was a …

If your range hasn’t hosted an NSSF® First Shots® event yet, you’re missing an opportunity to attract new shooters while getting existing ones fully activated. First Shots events provide an enlightening introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms, giving participants a clear understanding of the requirements in your area for …

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is releasing the new Ready Dot mounted micro reflex sight. This compact slide mounted optic is designed to work exclusively with the Ruger Max-9 handgun. However, it also shares the same footprint as the popular Shield RMSc micro red dot sight. Mounted reflex sights on pistols of all …

We’ve all had to learn to navigate the murky waters of firearm ownership, with some of us lucky to have guiding mentors and others not. In my decade-long career working with the masses at Renaissance Firearms Instruction, I have seen quite a few reoccurring maladies, gear mistakes and habits that …