As the original U.S. armory, Springfield Armory manufactured all sorts of firearms between 1777 and 1968. Their 1942 M1 Garand is the most treasured firearm in my safe. It was armory refurbished in…

In Dirty Harry: Magnum Force, Inspector Callahan claims to use a “light special” load for lighter recoil and better control in his Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver. That’s Hollywood gobbledygook.…

The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 10mm OSP was one of the easiest handguns to review in a while. After working with it, I decided that if I could only have one handgun — one that would perform well for any possible task — it would be this one.

Following the introduction at the 2023 SHOT, Kershaw sent a sample of its very first out-the-front (OTF) opening automatic knife. The Livewire 9000 is made entirely in the U.S., and it is one of the…

Never in the exuberance of my youth did I think I would be writing an article on senior citizen upgrades for concealed carry pistols. However, having been dragged into senior citizenry kicking and screaming, I’ve found a few tools can help older generations continue to be active and effective shooters.

Winters in many parts of the U.S. can be unpredictable. Though temperatures overall are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for the worst. In…

AMMO Inc. STREAK Visual Ammunition is revolutionary ammo for indoor range and low-light shooting that lets you see the path of the bullet in real-time, without the use of conventional tracers. STREAK…

A brass catcher can be useful for those that want to keep track of spent brass. It attaches directly to a firearm to catch the cases as they are ejected. Catching empty cases is useful for those who…

Well, it’s 2023. I don’t know about y’all, but I feel slightly overwhelmed and a little bit under prepared, as if this New Year just kind of snuck into my calendar and popped up out of nowhere, way…

Spending so much time outdoors while growing up in the 1960s, having the best sneaker was important. The top brands of the time — Keds, Red Ball Jets and P.F. Flyers — all promised the wearers…

The Complete Guide to Taurus Handguns for Defense There are many choices available when it comes to defensive handguns. But with more options comes more difficulty in finding a good fit at a good…

Throughout my 40 years of law enforcement, I’ve carried revolvers in many capacities; from duty guns to backup handguns. And with those revolvers, I used speedloaders from eight HKS or Safariland.…