At a minimum, most people’s EDC consists of a handgun in a good holster and a spare magazine. Other items are available as backups or alternatives to our guns. Some are proven gear like a knife, a flashlight, or a tactical pen. However, others are less effective options. Do an internet search for alternate self-defense…

HERRICK, IL — An early morning home invasion in rural Herrick, Illinois, turned fatal on Friday when a 19-year-old intruder, Wade M. Barnes of Cowden, was shot by a resident and later died, as reported by Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received an emergency call at approximately 5:25 a.m.…

FN has announced the highly anticipated SCAR 15P chambered in .300 Blackout, a SCAR pistol that makes much more sense to shooters than the original 7.5-inch barrel release in 5.56x45mm. The platform debuted in late 2022 as a civilian alternative to the SCAR SC personal defense weapon. At just under 20 inches in overall…

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) By Larry Keane National gun control activists are having a hard time keeping their messaging to the American people straight ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Giffords Courage to Fight Gun Violence is only the latest example and the breathless hyperbole and hypocrisy coming out of their press…

PORT ORANGE, FL — A neighborhood dispute ended in a fatal shooting Saturday evening on Jackson Lane after a man drove his truck aggressively toward a resident who emerged armed with a rifle. Authorities are currently investigating whether the use of a firearm in this manner was justified. Incident Overview The conflict began when 47-year-old…

Gun rights advocates looking to overturn New York’s “sensitive places” law have suffered a big loss in a Manhattan courtroom. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday in Antonyuk et al. v. James that the law banning people from carrying weapons in locations such as schools, parks, theaters and bars is constitutional…

Gun Made just launched the largest online search engine for firearms and ammunition, connecting consumers to more than 4,000 gun stores across the United States. The coolest thing about this search engine is it provides gun buyers with real-time inventory so they can not only check the price, but see if a nearby brick-and-mortar store…

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed a motion for summary judgment in its case pending before a U.S. District Court in Texas challenging the Post Office gun ban. The lawsuit FPC v. Garland challenges federal gun control laws prohibiting firearm possession, storage and carry at United States Post Offices and related properties, including…

A Connecticut man, Obadiah Claud, was arrested after charging at another individual with a knife in a parking lot. The intended victim managed to stop the attack by drawing his legally possessed firearm, leading Claud to flee and later be apprehended by police. WEST HAVEN, CT (2-minute read) — A man was taken into custody…

The Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6-24×50 scope promises high-end performance at an attractive price point, targeting budget-conscious long-range shooters and competitive precision rifle enthusiasts. But does it deliver on its promises? We spent months putting this scope through its paces on various rimfire rifles, and here’s our verdict. First Impressions Right out of the…