A jewelry store owner in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, fired a gun during a smash-and-grab robbery, forcing the thief to flee. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large. SAN DIEGO, CA (3-minute read) — A jewelry store owner in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, fired a shot into the ceiling during a smash-and-grab…

American wood is always fantastic (Travis Pike for TTAG) Next Post Coming Soon...▶ If I were to say shotgun company, what would you picture? Remington? Mossberg? Benelli? When I say Marlin, what do you think of? Likely lever action rifles like the Model 336 or the always affordable Marlin Model 60 tube-fed semi-auto .22 LR. Those…

Next Post Coming Soon...▶ A Norfolk, Virginia, man this week pleaded guilty in the accidental fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy last year in a home where he was watching as many as a dozen children. The Virginian-Pilot reports Albert J. Sutton, 27, has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and reckless handling of a firearm…

Next Post Coming Soon...▶ I’ve long been a fan of the Savage Model 24 over and under rifles. They’d been made since the late 30s, and were available in a myriad of rifle and shotgun caliber and gauge combos. Most of those old Model 24s were blued steel with wood stocks. The idea of a…

Next Post Coming Soon...▶ Concealed carry permit holders may now possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses following implementation of the Campus Self-Defense Act. The act went into effect July 1. The bill began moving through the legislature in 2023, now joining 11 other states that have passed similar laws.  The new…

Next Post Coming Soon...▶ XS Sights just announced the new DXT2 PRO Series night sights for self-defense. The DX2 PRO series is an improved version of the Big Dot line. It has increased durability and corrosion resistance as a result of upgraded tritium lamps and a new BlackNitride finish. The PRO Series has a a…

Shutterstock Next Post Coming Soon...▶ A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in the case challenging California’s ban on nonresident carry of firearms, thanks largely to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. According to the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), U.S. District Court Judge Sherilyn Peace…

In this video, the challenges of carrying tiny guns—those smaller than a Glock 42—are explored, focusing on concealment issues and the importance of proper holster design. The video explains the Keel principle, which affects how these small firearms balance when carried, and emphasizes the need for sufficient grip clearance to ensure a quick, safe draw.…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 46-year-old man in Rochester took decisive action to protect himself when a group of teenagers attempted to use their vehicles as weapons against him on Wednesday afternoon. The man, armed with a legally registered .45-caliber handgun, fired several rounds as the teens drove directly at him, striking one of the assailants.…