From 1982 to 1984, I worked on a countywide undercover narcotics unit known as the “Metropolitan Enforcement Group” (or MEG unit). MEG was comprised of two Licking County Ohio Sheriff’s Deputies, a…

There are many ways to carry a concealed handgun in public, but only two basic options: on the body or off the body. While I don’t generally favor off-body carry as my primary carry method, I have…

I typically don’t address comments, but when they impugn my honor, I like to set the record straight. Yes, we do product reviews here at Into the Fray. No, you can’t buy your way in. The way I see it, editorial integrity is much more important than a few bucks.

New York Daily News reporter Gersh Kuntzman has gotten way too much attention for his little stunt in which he went to a shooting range to fire an AR-15…to see what it was like. I’m sure you’ve…

Smith & Wesson is the largest manufacturer of handguns and long guns in the world and certainly ranks as one of the oldest—along with Colt and Remington. The 2016 Product Catalog, which is available…

The team at the USCCA has been diligently researching, planning, and implementing projects and products specifically for the industry’s fastest-growing market: women. And with that, our new Women’s…

When the movie Jaws first came out, the tagline on the promotional videos back then was: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…” So when a gaggle of House Democrats staged a…

There is no doubt that the handiest and best-handling defensive short rifle or “carbine” ever made is the .30-caliber U.S. M1 Carbine. The “pistol gripped” M4 AR-15 Carbine can’t begin to hold a…

» SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME OF THE YEAR. People are more active and happy with all the sunshine, pool parties, gardening and fireworks, but for ladies, summer also comes with sheer fabrics, shorter…

Living on a rural parcel of land—as I once did—presents some defensive challenges. While those who live in urban or suburban areas can generally provide for almost all of their personal protection…

I know that there are quite a few of you readers out there who own at least one AR-15 rifle, whether it be for home and property defense, hunting, or just plain recreational use. It has clearly…

I’ve always considered myself a highly active individual, ready for any adventure. The greater the challenge, the more I want to indulge. And no matter where my adventures take me, I carry a pistol…

I have been using products from Drago Gear for quite a few years now. I was first introduced to their fine tactical rifle cases nearly 10 years ago, while I was still on our SRT Team at Union County…

The .357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 in its large-frame “Triple Lock” revolver—later known as the “N-frame.” At that time, the .357 Magnum was the most powerful handgun in the…

Not everyone can tolerate the recoil generated by ultra-lightweight snub-nosed .38 Special or .357 Magnum revolvers. These guns are a delight to carry for hours on end without discomfort and are…

Interestingly, the cell phone store had a “No Concealed Weapons” sign in the front window. Illinois CCW Holder Stops Cell Phone Store Robbery Two men entered a Chicago cell phone store and pretended…

If you have kept track of developments with Walther, you have seen a company move from the back bench up to first string in just a few short years. For many years, their offerings consisted of the…

Hauling a lot of gear to the range can be a real pain. Guns, ammo, targets, backings, tools, safety equipment (hearing and eye protection plus a first-aid kit for minor mishaps), shooting mats, rifle…

Streamlight has done what I thought was just about impossible even of last year: they have built a combo green laser weapon light that has the same LED light output, has similar run times, and is the…

Women often ask me for advice on holsters. I’m happy to listen to their needs and share some ideas, maybe help them narrow down the possibilities. But I can’t wave a magic wand and make the perfect…