At a basic handgun class last week, I got the usual questions about which gun I thought was best for carry. I advised my students that choosing a firearm is inevitably an exercise in compromise among…

Hauling a lot of gear to the range can be a real pain. Guns, ammo, targets, backings, tools, safety equipment (hearing and eye protection plus a first-aid kit for minor mishaps), shooting mats, rifle…

Gear We Love — from the Ares Mag Light Pouch to the Sabre Eye Wash Adapter to the Lynx Defense Range Bag. 1» ARES MAG LIGHT POUCH When private citizens look for a combination magazine/flashlight…

Streamlight has done what I thought was just about impossible even of last year: they have built a combo green laser weapon light that has the same LED light output, has similar run times, and is the…

During WWII, Inland Manufacturing, a division of GM, was tasked with manufacturing M1 Carbines for the war effort. After the war, Inland went back to manufacturing car parts, and was eventually shut…

Red dot reflex sights are modern high-tech wonders. Lightweight and compact, they provide a single point of aim in the form of—you guessed it—a red dot that simplifies and speeds the aiming process.…

Forget what you’ve heard about Remington’s other handgun offerings. The RM380 is a snappy little pistol in its own right — with an attractive price point to boot. » LET’S ADDRESS THAT ELEPHANT in the…

Typically there is not much new to report in holster design, but Urban Carry has come up with a simple yet brilliant idea to keep your firearm totally hidden, yet completely accessible: the Total…

If you haven’t noticed, I have been reviewing with regularity a number of new handgun loads being introduced by SIG in their Elite Performance line. All previously tested calibers have turned in fine…

One of the great things about carrying a small concealment handgun—such as my Smith & Wesson 642 .38 Special Revolver—is the myriad of ways that it can be comfortably concealed. While mid- and even…

No, you will not be teasing your dog or cat with a laser pointer. The Laser Ammo company offers their SureStrike Laser Cartridge and the Personal Electronic Target. Combined, these two products will…

It would likely be a safe bet to say that most people who own a dedicated home defense firearm would like to have a weapon light of some sort mounted on that firearm. And yet, many cannot afford…