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
Shootability” and magazine capacity of a duty-size auto, like this FN 509, can provide an added cushion of…
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…
Short Barrel, Big Performance: Daniel Defense DDM4V7S and DD WAVE Suppressor
Daniel Defense has introduced several new rifles in 2017, including a short-barreled rifle (SBR). The new V7®S is…
Smith & Wesson .45 Revolvers
Smith & Wesson has a longstanding reputation for building solid, dependable revolvers. They make them for any conceivable…
Making a Great Rifle Better: Ruger Precision Rifle With Gemtech One Suppressor
The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) has quickly become one of the most sought-after precision rifles on the market. During a time when custom rifles start at three grand and rise to over ten, the RPR is a breath of fresh air.
Group Therapy: Get Your Shots Under Control
One of my favorite drills to start a training session is a prone, slow-fire, five- to ten-round group on an NRA B-8 bullseye at 100 yards. First, it checks or confirms that a rifle is still zeroed, as zeroes can drift over time due to a variety of factors including weather changes and impacts to the weapon or sights.
Going Armed: Concealed-Carry Scenario Training
When going through the process of acquiring a firearms carry permit, don’t forget that two of the requisites…
Good Guys Win! Second Amendment in Action
Just after two o'clock in the morning, an Indianapolis, Indiana man was awakened by the sound of breaking glass. He grabbed his handgun and moved to investigate the noise. Arriving in his living room, he saw that a shadowy figure had broken out a side window in his home and was advancing toward him.