even Traditional handguns are relatively easy to carry and train with, but they’re a bit lacking in terms of accuracy and power if you’re forced to start sending rounds downrange in a hurry. Many self-defense-minded citizens solve this by also keeping a rifle in their home or vehicle
Diehard Smith & Wesson fans waited a long time for the 10mm cartridge to ever join the M&P line, as it did a couple of years ago in the M&P M2.0. But those same lovers of the 10mm don’t have to wait nearly as long for an upgrade. Today Smith
A few years ago I tested the American Tactical Imports (ATI) Omni Hybrid .410 shotgun for Ballistic Magazine. The shotgun brought a lot of potential for home defense or a survivalist’s bug-out gun. It featured light weight and recoil, making it easy to handle, even for shooters of the smallest
SIG Sauer just launched the next evolution to its ZULU6 line of image-stabilizing, handheld binoculars. The new SIG ZULU6 HDX utilizes SIG’s proprietary Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology and HDX lenses to full-resolution imagery without the use of a tripod. SIG ZULU6 HDX Details The application is clear here for
I remember when, if you owned an AR-15, there was a pretty good chance it had an ACOG installed on the top rail. While red-dot sights have come a long way, there was a time when they weren’t as reliable, and those who trained seriously didn’t want to be left
Savage Arms just announced the addition of several different rifle platforms chambered in 400 Legend. In partnership with Winchester Ammunition, the new offerings bring several rifles in the hard-hitting, yet mildly recoiling, 400 Legend, just in time for this fall’s hunting seasons. Savage Arms Rifles in 400 Legend Savage adds
A collaboration between Silencer Shop and Ruger brings a suppressor-ready .22 plinker to the market. The Silencer Shop Host (SSH) Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical comes completely suppress-ready, only available through Silencer Shop. This Mark IV 22/45 pistol comes optimized for suppressor use. It features a 3-inch cold hammer-forged, threaded
It is said that there are few new things under the sun, and that is certainly true of tactics and philosophies of self-defense. In these disciplines and others, today’s leading practitioners will be the first to tell you that they stand on the shoulders of giants who have gone before.
Long guns such as carbines require both hands in order to shoot and manipulate them effectively. Because they tend to be long and can be heavy, especially after a couple of hours of shooting, having the means to attach them to your body while giving your own guns a rest
