The Springfield XD line is a fairly popular one and the single-stack XD-S is a favorite because it is highly concealable. The XD-S has a 3.3-inch barrel, a length of 6.3 inches, and a height of 4.4 inches with the flush magazine. It’s chambered in 9mm and has a 7 +1 capacity. So instead of […]
Of all gun policies, universal background checks receive the strongest support from Americans on both left and right, as indicated by many surveys over the years. However, things aren’t always popular for good reasons. Case in point: Over this past year, three separate studies investigating the effects of comprehensive background checks (CBCs) have come up […]
We’re fans of Real Avid’s gun cleaning and maintenance tools. Their latest brain storm is the Master Cleaning Station Universal. It combines an oil-resistant cleaning mat with a complete kit to clean and maintain guns in every popular caliber. As Real Avid describes it, the kit is . . . Designed for comprehensive cleaning of […]
Another new gun that lots of SHOT Show attendees wanted to get a look at today is Mossberg’s new MC1sc sub-compact 9mm pistol. From Mossberg’s announcement, everything seemed well thought out with a couple of unique features. The first item that caught the eye of gunnoisseurs (besides the clear magazines) was the unique (for a […]
One of the first stops at today’s SHOT Show range day was the GLOCK bay, where everyone wanted to get their hands on the latest Slimline pistols, the G43X and the G48. Just to refresh your memory, the recently announced G43X is basically a G43 single-stack 9mm with a longer grip, allowing 10+1 round capacity. […]
Two weeks ago, gun rights supporters rallied in Pittsburgh to protest the mayor’s plan to defy Pennsylvania’s state-wide preemption law and enact an “assault weapons ban” and red flag law within the city. Nevertheless, the Pittsburgh city council plans to vote on gun control legislation for the city by mid-February. From the NRA-ILA, here’s why the city council doesn’t […]
Old mother Russia has surely noticed the advancements in handgun design in the West over the past couple of decades. More than enough time to evaluate what works and what doesn’t. So it should surprise nobody that this spring, they will begin replacement of their 70-year-old Makarov pistols with a new 9×21 gun called the […]
Florida’s new Commissioner Agriculture & Consumer Services, Nikki Fried (D) has selected Mary Barzee Flores to be her Deputy Commissioner over Consumer Affairs. The Ag Department, among other things, is responsible for running the state’s concealed weapons permit program. The appointment of Flores isn’t a good thing for Florida gun owners. Here’s a little background of […]
Police in Arlington, TX had their hands full after an officer-involved shooting that left one dead and an officer seriously wounded. The dead man’s family demanded to know why 20-year-old Tre’Shun Miller ended up dead after a simple traffic stop. The family presented the media with the photo above. Meanwhile, for anyone looking, Tre’Shun’s Facebook […]
Around 9:50 p.m. last Wednesday in Hunstville, Alabama, 57-year-old Roy Brown and his 32-year-old son, Jay, were both working at the same IHOP franchise location. They’d served countless customers before – especially Roy, who loved working in the restaurant industry and had even met his wife of 34 years while they were both working at […]
You’d think this would be obvious, but apparently it needs to be repeated: “Owning a firearm is a great responsibility and stolen firearms could be used to harm innocent people and children,” said the SAPD Facebook Page. “Please help us keep your firearms from circulating on the black market. Never leave your unsecured firearm in […]
Nine millimeter pistols like this Smith & Wesson M&P 9c are the most commonly-seen concealed carry guns on the market today. As technology advances and ballistics improve, cartridges fall in and out of favor. Yes, 9mm is a capable self-defense cartridge. But here’s my question: how many of you do your own testing on […]
