Ruger introduced its Mini-14 in 1972 and advertised it as “the smallest of powerful small arms.” With its 20-round magazine, it took the shooting world by storm for 32 years before the AR-15 became…

Almost any skill you need for daily living, from how to remove a broken light bulb from a socket to how to solder a copper pipe into an antenna, can be learned online. In my family, we refer to…

This is a top question asked by those who are new to the concealed carry lifestyle. When you’re interacting with law enforcement how much do they need to know? Subscribe to the USCCA YouTube Channel…

Switzerland’s engineering industry flourished during the 1850s. Among the companies established during this period was Schweizerische Waggonfabrik (later SIG). While the firm started in the rail…

I have used Maglite flashlights longer than any other brand for good reason. Still American-made in Ontario, California, the 2 TL black plain bezel and 2 TM black crown bezel Mag-Tac handheld…

Delaware: Restrictions Coming Your Way Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Sen. David Sokola (District 8), defines a large-capacity magazine as an ammunition-feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 17 rounds. Citizens possessing such magazines, if this bill becomes law, must relinquish them to a state law enforcement agency.

Adjectives are interesting. These descriptive words can be very influential or informative. We use these words to provide details — to paint a picture — to fill in the gaps. But this gives the user…

Massachusetts was one of nine states that had some form of may-issue laws before the Supreme Court ruling in the Bruen case that struck down a centuries-old law in New York. May-issue means…

Marcus Everett leaned back in his living room chair and yawned. The 28-year-old Toledo REALTOR® was winding down his Saturday with a post-midnight screening of Lethal Weapon. The ’80s “buddy cop”…

Do you know how many gun laws there are in the country? Too many to know them all. Which gun laws are you getting wrong? Warning Shots Warning shots are the No. 1 thing new or inexperienced gun…

New Jersey was one of nine states that had some form of may-issue laws before the Supreme Court ruling in the Bruen case that struck down a centuries-old law in New York. May-issue means that…

Versacarry is an American manufacturer of holsters and carry gear. They make their gear from the toughest natural material available: premium water buffalo leather. Versacarry has a large number of…

Market Crash: Pennsylvania Customer Shoots Armed Robber Two men, one armed, entered a north Philadelphia food market shortly after noon. They accosted and pistol-whipped a customer who was waiting…

Oh, I know I am going to get some very unhappy messages, angry posts and mean tweets because of this topic, but I feel it really needs to be said. So, if you didn’t read the title, I will say it…

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege to evaluate several newly introduced firearms. Few have excited me more than the reintroduction of the classic Colt Python .357 Magnum. It is available…

The AR-15 took its beginnings from the military M16 rifle. The goal at the M16’s creation was to be the lightest rifle available for battle. That first M16 — the M16A1 — met the military weight…

I think we can all agree that there’s much more to defensive shooting than just putting rounds on a target. If you’re training for the possibility of a dynamic critical incident, it’s important to…

Warning: The video above includes strong language. This video of a gunfight between police and a criminal involved in a car crash can be very useful in pointing out what not to do. Before director of…

When considering purchasing an AR-15, one factor may be the length of the barrel. ArmaLite rifles (ARs) have three common barrel lengths: 16, 18 and 20 inches. Short-barrel rifles (SBRs) start at…

Part of operating in a representative democracy is convincing other people to align with our policy stances. This has been true since the Romans debated in forums and founders debated in the public…