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 …

In the movie Casablanca (1942), when Rick (Humphrey Bogart) shoots Maj. Strasser to stop him from preventing Victor and Ilsa’s airplane from taking off, Capt. Louis Renault gave officers arriving on the scene their marching orders when he delivered the now-famous line: “Round up the usual suspects.”  While rounding up …

Armed Citizen® Today An alleged home invader is in the hospital after breaking into an El Paso, Texas, home and shooting the resident’s dog on March 2, 2023. Just before 9 a.m., the 29-year-old suspect forced his way into the house, finding three people and a dog inside the home. …

Pistol: Staccato 2011 P (MSRP: $2,199) Since double-stack, 1911-style pistols seem to be the new hotness these days, it makes sense to look at one of the originators of the genre. Staccato, both now and in the company’s previous life as STI, has been at this game for decades, offering the …

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 …

Ten months ago, Americans were promised that a broad series of measures aimed at suppressing their Second Amendment rights would be a game-changer for public safety. But almost a year later the game remains the same, with every new crime committed in complete disregard of the law the pretext for …

Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. Adopted by the German army in 1898 to replace the 1888 “Commission” rifle, the Mauser Gewehr 98 and derivatives became among the most widely produced and distributed rifles of all time. The Model 98 still represents the benchmark …

With law-enforcement agencies moving away from the .40 S&W and going back to the 9 mm, the .40’s future is cloudy. For those who don’t follow cartridge history closely, the .40 S&W is really nothing more than a 10 mm light load wearing a different dress. More than anything else, …

For years, people have questioned the official narrative surrounding many mass shootings, especially those that have  taken place in the united States, and rightfully so.  From Columbine to Sandy Hook, to Waco, to Ruby Ridge, to more recent shootings, many have begun to look at the details presented and wondered …

The Savior Equipment Specialist Mini Range Bag is a compact and versatile bag designed to carry just enough for a quick range session or match. This bag is made from high-quality materials and also has a weather-resistant exterior. The Savior Equipment Specialist Mini Range Bag has a well-designed interior that …