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Glass-Breaking Video: M.A.K.-1 & Extrik-8-R Rescue Tools
In this video from Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT), the M.A.K.-1 and Extrik-8-R are put through some glass-breaking tests. What do you think...
Video: Massad Ayoob on ‘Stand Your Ground' Laws
In this video from the Cato Institute, Massad Ayoob draws on his decades of experience to critically examine so-called "Stand Your Ground" and "Castle...
Video Review: DPx HEST 2.0 Tactical Knife
In this video, defense expert Waysun Johnny Tsai reviews the DPx HEST 2.0 (Hostile Environment Survival Tool). This tactical knife has received a lot...
Massad Ayoob: The Dangers of Over-Penetrating Bullets
One critical rule of firearms safety is that the bullet must stay in its intended backstop. No responsible shooter would go to one of the older indoor shooting ranges that have a warning poster saying “LEAD BULLETS ONLY, JACKETED BULLETS CAN PIERCE BACKSTOP” and then proceed to pump hard-jacketed bullets into that frail backing.
Nikon M-223 Scope: A Match Made in Heaven?
Nikon is jumping into the AR market with both feet. The new M-223 scope line offers classic Nikon quality, built into scopes (six models...
Range Report: Glock New York Trigger
This $2 dollar upgrade to a Glock New York Trigger can improve safety with no discernible change in accuracy. It's an upgrade many law enforcement agencies have adopted, and you can too.
Video: Positive PR for Long-Range Rifle Shoot
Some of the country's best precision rifle shooters took part in a fierce competition recently in South Texas. They even got to shoot from choppers!
Colt LE6940P: A Cleaner-Burning AR-15
The Colt LE6940P is a modular carbine featuring an articulating link piston (ALP) operating system. It offers shooters a highly accurate, lightweight and easy-to-clean AR-platform rifle with an extended lifespan.
How do you win a gunfight?
As promised, here is my take on winning a gunfight. The primary goal, for you as an honest citizen carrying a concealed handgun, is to...
Your View: What Do You Think About Gunfights?
There seems to be raging debate in the concealed carry crowd about gunfights. First of all, does everyone understand that real gunfights are not...
How to Get a Flat Dark Earth Glock
Looking for a Flat Dark Earth Glock in Gen3 or Gen4? Now you can get one, thanks to Lipsey's. If you're into the all-business look of a two-tone Glock, here is where to look.
Video: Would-Be Robbery Thwarted by Concealed Carry
When a van pulled up next to a Milwaukee couple walking a dog on March 24, 2012, something didn't feel right. The couple's fears...
Streamlined Lethality: Blackheart’s Take on the AR-15 Rocks
When you handle guns for a living it’s easy to get jaded. There is a lot to see and even more to learn. In...
Marines vs. Roman Army: Could the Devil Dogs Win?
Could a single Marine Expeditionary Unit of 2,200 warriors armed with state-of-the-art firearms take down the entire 330,000-man army of the Roman Empire? For a student of military firearm history it’s an intriguing question.
Uncle Mike's expands the Reflex Line
Remember this cool video I did about the Uncle Mike's Reflex concealed carry holster? I'd like to be able to say that is was...
Video: Review of Streamlight TLR-1 Tactical Flashlight
Gun Digest Editor Kevin Michalowski takes an in-depth look at the Streamlight TLR-1, a tactical flashlight. Learn more about how to use tactical flashlights in...
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