A few years ago, FN chose to discontinue the long serving High Power, most often called the Browning Hi-Power. This was a result of lagging sales in a pistol that had become more and more expensive to manufacture. Shortly afterward, Springfield introduced the excellent SA 35 pistol, a close clone …

On June 6th, Vermont hunters gained the permanent right to use suppressors in the field when Gov. Phil Scott signed House Bill 878 into law, thus removing a sunset provision installed in Senate Bill 281 in 2022 that temporarily legalized their use. Vermont first authorized ownership of suppressors and their use on gun ranges …

In December 2023, Walther Arms began rolling out some more iterations of its flagship handgun, the double-stack, 9 mm Luger, striker-fired Walther PDP. Of these newest releases, perhaps the one that generated the most buzz was its full-size PDP Match Steel Frame (SF) pistol. Walther also released a polymer-frame version of this match …

SK Customs’ latest creation in its Gods of Olympus engraver series is the Athena, a Smith & Wesson full-size 1911 chambered in .45 ACP. Limited to a production run of only 200 pistols, the new Athena 1911 marks the fourth entry in the company’s Gods of Olympus series. Using a …

As a dad myself, let me be the first to proclaim that we get screwed when it comes to receiving gifts. Look no further than the types of gifts we often receive. Topping the list are cards, outings, and clothing (the dreaded necktie). I don’t know about you, but if …

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking another look at the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this kit: Firearm: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Compact (MSRP: $669) Today …

Versacarry has just released a new OWB (Over the Waistband) holster for the Taurus Judge revolver. The Versacarry Judge OWB option is made from premium water buffalo hides with a vegetable-tanned brown finish and is available for both right or left handed shooters. As the holster is designed to sit openly …

President Joe Biden is determined to decimate the notion that responsible gun owners should be able to responsibly teach the next generation of outdoorsmen and women recreational target shooting. His latest scheme is to shutter 98.9 percent of the Sonoran Desert National Monument to recreational target shooting. The Department of the Interior’s …

When getting started in concealed carry, people often make mistakes and run into issues. Some problems are more common than others. These problems act as a barrier for successful concealed carry for some, which leads to leaving the firearm at home. However, with some trial and error — and a little guidance …

Armed Citizen® Today Two teenagers attempted to rob a woman of her vehicle in South Chicago on Tuesday, May 7, and as a result, one is wounded and both are facing criminal charges after the vehicle owner defended herself and her property. Just before 8 a.m., the woman observed the …