For just a moment, put aside the unpleasant stigma of creepy Uncle Joe associating shotguns with self-defense, or even uttering the word “shotgun” at all. As much as we love rifle-caliber platforms, shotguns are still fantastic and versatile weapon systems. A load of 00 buckshot can deliver eight or nine pieces of lead, with over…
.38 Special has been a staple of American law enforcement and civilian shooting for over a century. It’s a versatile round that’s suitable for everything from self-defense to target shooting and hunting small game. The popularity of this cartridge has led to the creation of many revolvers chambered in it, and in this post, we’ll…
NEW from Burris comes the Signature LRF 10×42! A combined laser range finder and binocular system, this latest offering from Burris claims to redefine fast and accurate ranging. The basic specs are in the name, a 10x magnification with a 42mm objective lens. Under the hood is a LRF that can reach out to 2,600…
On April 25th, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed three gun control bills — a ban on so-called “assault weapons,” a requirement for waiting periods and training courses for firearms purchases, and a bill to allow lawsuits against the firearms industry. Almost immediately, Washington was hit with three lawsuits challenging the ban, initiated by the Firearms…
Beretta pistols have very long and storied history. For some of us, the Model 70 is where Beretta pistols begin. It embodies the classic “Beretta lines,” an Alta Italia blending of the 1911 and P38. Beretta stopped making the Model 70 in 1985, a year after the 92F, the soon to be M9, started production.…
I think it’s safe to say that SIG’s P365 is a certified hit at this point, and like any successful new release with good reviews and a healthy number of fans, it seems to have spawned its own franchise. One of the newest offerings is the female-focused Rose line, which currently consists of a special-edition…
Looking past some brush, you scan a distant clearing. Next to a small sapling, you find what you’re looking for — a square, white piece of steel. Kneeling in the dirt, you snap your bipod open and place your rifle on the ground. You lift your laser rangefinder to your eye, steadying yourself to get…