POTD: Buy Your Own Sidearm – Japanese Hamada Type One

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Japanese pocket pistol that exists because of an import ban. This is a Hamada Type One in 7.65mm, developed in 1940. Japanese officers bought their own handguns. The service issued Nambus, but an officer was expected to arm himself, and wh...

By Sam.S

Concealed Carry Corner: Bigger Isn't Always Better

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at some of the keys to successfully carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to look at why certain individuals,...

By Matt E

High Speed Gear Partners with ESSE K9 Collective to Serve K9 Professionals

SWANSBORO, N.C. – August 27, 2026 – High Speed Gear® Products Group is proud to announce their partnership with ESSE K9 Collective, bringing together two American companies committed to developing dependable, mission-driven equipment for professional K9 handlers, operators and trainers. The ...

By Eric G

POTD: DWM 1900 American Eagle Luger with Ideal Holster

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have the first Luger sold to Americans, wearing an accessory that solved a problem Luger had not solved yet. This is a DWM Model 1900 American Eagle in 7.65mm Luger with an Ideal combination shoulder stock holster. The Model 1900 is the earliest ...

By Sam.S

TFB Behind the Gun #232: FAST Auto Rifle Division ft. Russell Phagan

Russell Phagan has never met a shooting sport rule he didn't want to push. From building out the   Brutality match series  with InRangeTV, to founding   FAST (Firearms Action Shooting Trials)  as its own standalone series, to his day job as VP at KE Arms, he's spent ...

By Luke C.

Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work

Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.

By Gary Stone

What Are Your Training Scars?

Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four Californi...

By Kevin Creighton
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