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 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…

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…

During WWII, Inland Manufacturing, a division of GM, was tasked with manufacturing M1 Carbines for the war effort. After the war, Inland went back to manufacturing car parts, and was eventually shut…

Red dot reflex sights are modern high-tech wonders. Lightweight and compact, they provide a single point of aim in the form of—you guessed it—a red dot that simplifies and speeds the aiming process.…

Typically there is not much new to report in holster design, but Urban Carry has come up with a simple yet brilliant idea to keep your firearm totally hidden, yet completely accessible: the Total…

If you haven’t noticed, I have been reviewing with regularity a number of new handgun loads being introduced by SIG in their Elite Performance line. All previously tested calibers have turned in fine…