A fatal shooting at a Mishawaka hotel resulted in the death of a man after the shooter, Justin Bonham, claimed self-defense. Police found drugs in the room, leading to additional charges. LISTEN TO THIS STORY MISHAWAKA, IN (1-minute read) — A deadly shooting at the Best Western hotel in Mishawaka earlier this week has raised…

I’m a fan of 9mm revolvers. What helped me learn how to shoot snub nose revolvers was an LCR in 9mm. The price of revolver ammo, like .38 Special, remains high, and 9mm makes it a fair bit easier to shoot. Plus, there are plenty of defensive ammo options, and you can use reduced recoil…

SHOT Show 2025 might be over, but that doesn’t mean our coverage of great new guns and gear is ending. Here are five more jewels we found hidden among the aisles on the massive show floor. CrossBreed Chest Rig Nomad The Nomad is a handgun carry solution for those wearing backpacks. The Nomad provides comfortable…

(Travis Pike for TTAG) Last year, I completely missed the Lipseys booth, and they ended up showing off the UC revolvers. The 432UC ended up being my favorite gun of 2024,…

Bistock Have you ever truly taken a moment to consider how absurd it is that a resident of one state cannot purchase a handgun from a licensed firearms dealer in another…

A road rage case in Wasatch County, Utah, has sparked debate over self-defense laws after Greg DeBoer fatally shot Patrick Hayes, allegedly in self-defense. Surveillance footage and legal arguments provide key insights as the case unfolds, with obstruction charges also playing a significant role. LISTEN TO THIS STORY WASATCH COUNTY, UT (3-minute read) — A…

A 16-year-old robbery suspect was fatally shot during an armed robbery at a Houston business early Monday morning. The suspect’s accomplice fled the scene, and no employees were injured during the incident. Authorities are investigating further. HOUSTON, TX (2-minute read) — A 16-year-old suspect was fatally shot during an attempted armed robbery at a business…

A Manteca city councilor shot his stepson in self-defense during an alleged attack at his home. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made. LISTEN TO THIS STORY MANTECA, CA (2-minute read) — A city councilor in Manteca, California, shot his stepson in what authorities believe was a case of self-defense following an alleged…

Primary Arms (PA) has a vibrant optics line with a good reputation. They’re coming on strong for 2025 with a bunch of new releases starting with the PLx HTX-1 red dot sight. Not only does it have some great specs, but its also PA’s first American made optic, something that isn’t so common in the…

As armed citizens, we focus our attention on how to respond to an assault by a criminal or crazy. We research and test-shoot guns until we find the one that fits us the best, and then we load it with the best defensive ammo we can find. We take training courses and go to the…