The Springfield Armory Echelon Compact is here, and it’s the latest addition to the Echelon series of modular, striker-fired pistols. With its release today, it builds upon the success of its predecessors—the full-size Echelon launched in July 2023 and the compensated version that followed in September 2024. I’ve spent extensive range time with both of…

The .300 Blackout cartridge has gained quite a following in recent years, especially among AR-15 enthusiasts. But what about those looking for a bolt-action option? Enter the Savage Axis II in .300 Blackout, a budget-friendly rifle that brings this versatile cartridge to the bolt gun world. Pair it with the new Monstrum Panzer 1-10×24 First…

According to the FBI, more than half of all 2,699 reported hate incidents based on religion in 2023 were driven by anti-Jewish sentiment. Despite this statistic and the constant presence of antisemitism, the Jewish community has the lowest rate of gun ownership of all religious groups across America. That may be changing, however, as younger…

It’s not unusual for states to pass pro-gun laws and big-city bureaucrats disagree with those laws. What is uncommon, however, is for police leaders to get into a public spat with the state attorney general over such laws. That’s what happened recently in Louisiana when New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick decided that the…

Doug Howlett Photo The battle against California’s oppressive gun show laws might just be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court—that is if the pro-freedom Second Amendment Foundation has anything to do…

NSSF Photo In the week leading up to Black Friday, the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducted 613,380 firearm-related background checks, a 9.8% decrease from the 680,671 checks…

When it comes to concealed carry, balancing performance, reliability, and concealability is critical. The new Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm handgun embodies this balance, delivering the advanced features of a full-size firearm in a compact, easy-to-carry design. With state-of-the-art technology like its Variable Interface System and optics-ready capabilities, this firearm sets a new benchmark for…

We are still rolling out of our turkey and bourbon induced coma from the holiday, but wanted to point out some great deals that can still be had today (and some last into the week since most of these companies need to make their nut for 2024 in this final push for the holidays). But…

When safeguarding your home, one question often arises: are shotguns good for home defense?  With their unrivaled stopping power and versatility, shotguns are a favorite among many homeowners. But are they the right fit for your home defense plan? In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know. From choosing between pump-action and semi-automatic…

(AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool) Despite assurances that he had no intentions to pardon his son from the president as well as aides as recently as a week ago, President Biden pardoned…