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The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife

The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife

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The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife is a British blade with a deep history. The blade came with a manual that included bleed-out times for specific wound points. It is an iconic blade, and a design that is almost absent from our current line-up of fighting designs.

Anti-Gun Comedian Gives Epic Rant on Gun Control

Anti-Gun Comedian Gives Epic Rant on Gun Control

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A comedian goes off on the Second Amendment, gun owners and the National Rifle Association.

Suppressing the GLOCK 43--XCaliber Firearms

Suppressing the GLOCK 43–XCaliber Firearms

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The GLOCK 43 is a gun with a lot of potential. And now that XCaliber Firearms has threaded barrels available for the 43, it has become even more fun to shoot. We’ve got a big can on the little gun, and like what we hear.

Chicago Labor Day Weekend Leaves 6 Dead, Including Dismembered Infant

Chicago Labor Day Weekend Leaves 6 Dead, Including Dismembered Infant

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Chicago’s Labor Day weekend was riddled with violence, including 6 deaths, 27 injuries, 30 shootings, and the dismemberment of a toddler.

Do you sacrifice ballistic performance carrying a smaller 1911?

The Ultimate 1911 Family Ballistics Guide

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Ever wonder exactly what happens when you move from a full-sized 1911 to government or commander sized pistol? Will bullets expand? Will you lose significant velocity? Will there be more recoil from the shorter barrels? We know because we’ve tested it. Read more…

Family Services Takes Children Because Concealed Carrying Foster Parents Don’t Exercise ‘Good Judgment’

Family Services Takes Children Because Concealed Carrying Foster Parents Don’t Exercise ‘Good Judgment’

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A Las Vegas family was split apart after the Department of Family Services decided a pair of concealed carrying foster parents weren’t fit to be around children.

A New Line of Cabot 1911s--SHOT Show 2015

Blannelberry: Top Five Guns I Want But Can’t Afford

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We all have a wish list of guns we want but cannot afford. What’s on your list?

Carrying the Taurus Curve

Carrying the Taurus Curve

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We got a sneak peak of the Taurus Curve last year, but didn’t get to give it the full attention it deserves. This isn’t a gun that shines on the range. It has to be carried in order to be appreciated. We’ve had The Curve in rotation some this summer, and are here with a follow-up on our initial review.

Violent Criminals Don’t Get Their Guns From Gun Stores, Chicago Inmates Confess

Violent Criminals Don’t Get Their Guns From Gun Stores, Chicago Inmates Confess

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A recent study revealed what every Second Amendment advocate already knows: Bad guys don’t get their guns through legal channels.

Smith & Wesson In ‘Final Review’ For Army Handgun Contract, Ruger Opts Out

Smith & Wesson In ‘Final Review’ For Army Handgun Contract, Ruger Opts Out

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The Beretta M9 has been the official Army handgun for more than 25 years, but the Smith & Wesson Military & Police pistol may soon be in the holster of soldiers around the globe.