A school superintendent in Illinois decided that she was ready to everyday carry at her schools in Hutsonville. To carry in class she had to become a cop.
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Illinois Educator Becomes Police Officer to Carry in School
BY Max Slowik Published: October 11, 2018 Updated: October 11, 2018WATCH: Armed Employee Stops Robbery at Mary Jane’s Vape Shop in Savannah, Georgia
BY Jordan Michaels Published: October 11, 2018 Updated: October 11, 2018A harrowing incident at a smoke shop in Savannah, Georgia, offers several key takeaways for practitioners of armed self-defense. Jerry Lawrence had just opened Mary Jane’s Vape and Smoke Shop when two customers entered the store. Thinking they were innocent patrons, Lawrence turned his back as walked behind the counter while speaking on the phone with the store’s owner.
The Story Behind the SA XDM 10mm, 10,000 Round Test
BY Clay Martin Published: October 10, 2018 Updated: October 10, 2018When the new XDM came up, I asked Springfield Armory if they were ready to dance. Not only did they say yes, but they knew a good ammo guy. My proposal was 10,000 rounds, every round shot on camera. That is a huge risk for a new gun, and I had no way of knowing if it would survive.
Remington’s Got a New 12-Gauge Semi-Auto Firearm and New Shells
BY Max Slowik Published: October 9, 2018 Updated: August 3, 2024Remington is following on the huge success that is the TAC-14 with a semi-auto V3 TAC-13 12-gauge firearm. The compact package weighs just under 6 pounds.
What I love & Hate About the Exodus Gunleather Paddle Holster
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: October 9, 2018 Updated: October 9, 2018I have a love-love relationship with paddle holsters. Simply put, paddle holsters make it easy to carry and deploy a handgun. You can install a paddle holster easily, carry with stability and comfort, and draw and reholster with virtually no fuss. Granted, those attributes come at the cost of concealability, but that’s a pretty good trade-off.
Taurus Offering $35 Rebate on New Spectrum Purchases
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 9, 2018 Updated: October 9, 2018Taurus USA announced this week that they are offering a rebate on the purchase of a new Spectrum micro pistol.
SIG Unveils Tomb of the Unknown Presentation, Commercial MHS Pistols
BY Max Slowik Published: October 6, 2018 Updated: October 6, 2018SIG Sauer is giving four unique M17 pistols to the U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard – for the Tomb Guard Sentinels. Each pistol is engraved differently to represent the Sentinel creed. The four guns, Silence, Respect, Dignity and Perseverance, have alloy frames with wood grip inserts, a big departure from [...]
What I Love & Hate About the BriteStrike Brite-Blade Tactical Lighted Survival Knife
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: October 3, 2018 Updated: October 3, 2018Multi-function tools are usually modified pliers with a built-in secondary blade. But the (hereafter the TLSK) is a multi-function tool that keeps the knife primary. It’s also packed with useful secondary tools, making it a great choice for those of you who like to travel light — but prepared. BriteStrike markets this tool to first [...]
What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: September 25, 2018 Updated: September 25, 2018Last week, I expressed my love-hate for newer, polymer guns, specifically the FMK 9C1 G2. This week, I’m giving you my love-hate of older, steel guns. My SIG Sauer P239.
Introducing the 9mm Glock 45: A Glock 19X Improved
BY Max Slowik Published: September 24, 2018 Updated: September 24, 2018Glock is officially announcing the newest model, the Glock 45. The Glock 45 is an improved version of the military’s Glock 19X for commercial and police markets.