Few areas on a modern vehicle provide much protection from modern ammunition. Beyond the engine block and possibly the wheel wells, modern vehicles do not feature sufficient materials of the needed…

Smith & Wesson’s current .38 Special Model 638 Bodyguard is the last of the original Bodyguard line, which dates back to 1955. However, when the polymer-framed M&P Bodyguard was introduced in 2014,…

An emissary is defined as someone sent on a special mission, usually as a representative of another person or group of people. Springfield’s Emissary has been tasked with the special mission of…

Effective self-defense takes more than just firearms training. You need to be prepared for any situation in order to protect yourself and those around you. And one area of concealed carry clothing…

Springfield Armory was previously known for its basic 1911A1 .45 ACP pistols and M1A .308 semi-automatic rifles. With XD, Springfield dipped into the modern polymer-framed, high-capacity pistol…

The 5.7x28mm is an outstanding little self-defense or sporting cartridge. And it is finally gaining commercial popularity in the American market. FN had the first 5.7x28mm on the market. But due to…

A young lady dressed in Revolutionary War garb greeted us at the 2023 NRA Convention, holding a Brown Bess Musket. She was part of Project Appleseed, whose mission is to rebuild America as a nation…

Though the 13-round 9mm Browning Hi-Power was introduced in 1935, high-capacity semi-automatic combat pistols were not popular for self-defense until much later. Someone looking for a “combat-ready”…

It can be hard to choose the caliber of gun with which to arm yourself and how many rounds you might need to stop a deadly threat. While there’s no shortage of opinions on what is the “right”…

A Tucson, Arizona man was having coffee outside his newly built cabin in June 2023 when a black bear attacked. The bear dragged the man down an embankment and killed him. An armed neighbor later…

The 1911 pistol was standard in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, and it remains one of the most popular handgun designs. But anything that’s stood more than a century is likely to receive an…

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your dad how much you appreciate all he does for you. If your dad is passionate about firearms and shooting sports,…