5 Things to Carry When You Can’t Carry

As I was heading into a conference at my son's school today (a place notoriously anti-gun), I decided I needed a fallback. A quick review of my options turned up some likely contenders. While I prefer a gun, I always like to have a good backup.

Ruger’s Pistol Caliber Perfection: The PC9 SHOT Show 2018

This is going to be hard to come by, for a while. Ruger has the capacity to run-up production, but even at the MSRP of $649, these PC9s are not going to stay on store shelves long. This is the ultimate utilitarian 9mm carbine. It is sturdy, without being heavy. The barrel is threaded for those who […]

Full-Sized 9mm at a Compact Price: Ruger’s Security 9 SHOT Show 2018

<p>The Ruger Security 9 is a new gun for 2018 geared toward those who want a hull-sized 9mm, but don’t want to pay a full-sized price. This is a polymer-framed workhorse with clean lines and very few extras, but it won’t sacrifice performance.</p>

Why the Internet is Wrong about the Glock 19X | Video

<p>The GLOCK 19X is the latest take on the venerable 9mm from the company that has, for decades, practically owned the caliber. The GLOCK 19 and the GLOCK 17 set the bar for everything else. And now the two are crossed together in the 19 Crossover.</p>

SIG Perfects Everyday Carry: P365 First Shots Video

<p>You can add one more pistol to the growing list of micro-compact single-stacks. Well, almost single stacks. The SIG 365 has the width of a single stack, but the magazine design allows for a 10+1 EDC pistol that has a distinct edge on the competition. That’s 10+1, even in the flush-fit mag.</p>

5 Reasons to be Excited About SHOT Show 2018

<p>SHOT Show is right around the corner. While many of us media types, myself included, have been bemoaning the fact that there’s not a lot of pre-show buzz in 2018, the show will still be a circus. Here are 5 things I can’t wait to see in person.</p>

Understanding Pre-Show Pessimism: SHOT Show 2018

Let’s begin by acknowledging the elephant in the room. Back in October, a madman shot-up a concert in Las Vegas. 58 people were murdered. More than 500 others were injured. Look closely at the image above. The Mandalay Bay is not there in the NSSF’s image of the Vegas skyline, but the hotel is still […]

5 Things To Look For From SHOT Show 2018

Ruger Ruger seems to be banking on pre-show press this year. The big news is their new take on the pistol caliber carbine. The Ruger PCC is a 9mm that looks like a 10/22 that is going through a teenage growth spurt. This will be a homerun for Ruger. They’ve made guns like this before, […]

Best Bang for your Buck? The Ruger Predator

<p>For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had one go-to bolt-action rifle. There’s no mystery as to why. Bolt guns work. The technology is relatively simple, and the versatility is hard to match. And now that the fall hunting season is winding down, it is the perfect time to find a bargain.</p>

The Honor Guard: A Single Stack that Really Stacks Up.

<p>The Honor Guard may look like most of the other 9mm single-stack concealed carry pistols on the market today, but it isn’t. This American made pistol has more options out-of-the-box than most GLOCK fanboys can cram on a 43. And it isn’t going to break the bank.</p>