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Federal agent fires weapon to end altercation at Pro-Israel protest

Federal agent fires weapon to end altercation at Pro-Israel protest

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A federal agent fired his sidearm to diffuse an altercation during a pro-Israel protest on Sunday in downtown Los Angeles.

Thermold

A Look Inside Thermold Magazines – Factory Tour

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Thermold Magazines has a long row to hoe, but they’re intent on reshaping their image. Their mags are made in the USA, and backed with a lifetime warranty. I’ve recently taken a behind-the-scenes tour of their factory, and we’ll have full reviews up soon.

Plano's Sportsman Trunk - Gear Review

Plano’s Sportsman Trunk – Gear Review

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Sometimes a box is just a box. You put your junk in it and never think twice. Sometimes a box needs to be something more. Plano, the economical end of storage cases, is making a play at that next level of protection, but staying true to their customers’ expectations about pricing. On the high end [...]

5 irrefutable reasons banning 'high-cap' magazines defies common sense

5 irrefutable reasons banning ‘high-cap’ magazines defies common sense

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Here are five irrefutable reasons why banning so-called “high-capacity” magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition makes absolutely zero sense.

DARPA's EXACTO system in action, self-guided .50 cal bullets!

DARPA’s EXACTO system in action, self-guided .50 cal bullets!

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Earlier this month, DARPA released footage of its EXACTO system, self-guided .50 caliber rounds.

Is this the best device to stop a school shooter?

Is this the best device to stop a school shooter?

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According to the firefighter and SWAT medic who invented it, “The Barracuda Intruder Defense System” has the capacity to save a lot of lives. See how it works.

Caldwell Brass Trap - Catcher - Product Review - Save Your Brass and Your Back!

Caldwell Brass Trap – Catcher – Product Review – Save Your Brass and Your Back!

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Who hasn’t been at the range after an afternoon of shooting and dreaded picking up the brass? Sometimes you can just sweep it into a pile and use a shovel to scoop it into a bucket, but there are always the few that you have to bend over to get. If you shoot in your back yard as we do here in Florida, you have no cement floor and handy sweep up. Brass picking becomes a chore.

Smith 686

Return of the Revolver – S&W 686 Plus New Gun Review

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Smith’s homepage cites the intended purposes of their guns, and they say the 686 with its 6 inch barrel is good for recreational shooting, home protection, and handgun hunting. I tend to concur. While it wouldn’t be my first choice for duck hunting, it can do just about everything else. If I could only own one gun (God forbid), my choice would be easy: I’d take this 686.

bersa

A Bad Ass Bersa? The BP9CC – (Review)

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There are some of us out here in the real world who scrape up funds for gun purchases. We want guns that work, and we don;t want to pay premiums for brand names. Well, here’s one. The Bersa BP9CC is a kickass way to carry concealed. The price tag isn’t going to knock you over, but the gun’s performance just might.

Nothing Traditional about Traditions' Vortek .50

Nothing Traditional about Traditions’ Vortek .50

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The Traditions Vortek striker- fired in-line muzzleloader shoots more like a GLOCK than it does your average flintlock, yet the high-tech rifle can still be used during those extra days of hunting season when the center-fire rifles and shotguns are forbidden. But once you have the gun loaded and ready, you may not be able to tell the difference.