Run & Gun: Just Do It

Photos by Carolyn Officer The concept of combining physical activity with marksmanship is nothing new. In fact, doing so dates back centuries, with the first recorded competition, often considered the first biathlon, taking place in 1767 between Norway and Sweden with skiers carrying rifles for the purpose of sport. Then, in 1861, Norway established the…

Springfield Armory Four California-Compliant Echelon Now Available

Springfield Armory has introduced four California-legal versions of its Echelon modular 9mm pistol family! The lineup includes two full-size and two compact variants: the 4.5F (4.5-inch barrel), the 4.5F Comp (4.5-inch with an integral compensator), the 4.0C (4.0-inch compact), and the 4.0C Comp (4.0-inch compact with an integral compensator). All four ships with California-required safety…

Review: Nemo Arms Mongoose

Subgun Named for a Snake-Eater The mongoose is a carnivorous mammal, a quick little bold badass impervious to most venoms that hails from Africa and south Asia. They’re known for adventurous attacks on dangerous creatures like king cobras and scorpions. This celebrated snake-eater once even graced the sides of quart cans of Mongoose Malt Liquor,…

Enclosed MRDS Buyer’s Guide [2025]

Sealed reflex sights offer advantages over their open-top brethren. They’re more durable, far less likely to fog up from temperature changes, and the LED emitter itself is better protected from the elements.  Until relatively recently they’ve remained in the realm of rifles instead of handguns. But there’s been an explosion of options — some of…