Street Smarts: Suicide Isn’t Painless
Are you going to kill yourself? That abrupt query is not our usual attention-grabber meant to draw the…
U.S. Version of Classic H&K: Moore Advanced Dynamics MAD 9 Carbine
Heckler & Koch (H&K) firearms enjoy an enviable reputation in terms of quality, reliability, and ruggedness. In terms…
Lawful Carry: Raven Concealment Systems Phantom Modular Holster
As much as I like leather holsters, ones made from Kydex® are easier to maintain and can be…
Home on the Range: Drills to Maintain Skill Sets
The necessity of constant and consistent handgun practice cannot be overemphasized. These are perishable skill sets that deteriorate…
More (Hi) Power to You: Custom Job Modernizes Fighting Pistol
My love affair with the Browning Hi Power began with a book. Fellow S.W.A.T. alumnus Marcus Wynne wrote a novel called No Other Option. It showcased a customized Hi Power, which in Wynne’s world was toted and employed handily by the JSOC-veteran hero of the story. I’ve lusted for one on and off since reading the story almost a decade ago
Rack, Rack. Who’s There? Shotgun Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths
Firearms myths abound: a hit by a .45 will tear off an arm, J-Frame revolvers are the perfect…
Frontline Debriefs: Newhall Incident Revisited
Virtually from my first day in the LAPD Academy in 1976, I was instructed in all matters relative…
Good Guys Win!: Second Amendment in Action
PIZZA PARLOR DEFENSE It was nearly midnight on a Sunday at the Crownsville, Maryland pizza parlor when the…
Enemy at the Gate: ATF Reverses “Sig Brace” Rule
Back in 2013, shooters were installing stabilizing braces on AR-15 pistols and other so-called “assault weapon”-based pistols. The…
Beretta APX: A Better Mousetrap?
Beretta knows how to build guns. It is an established company, but many shooters may not realize just…