In 1896, Fritz Mann opened for business in Suhlerneundorf, Thüringen, as the Fritz Mann Feinmaschinen – Waffen – und Werkzeugfabrik. This translates to Machinery – Weapons – and Tools factory. Fritz also produced small engines, ski accessories, helmets, and auto parts. In 1918, at the en...
If you have spent any amount of time on the range with a KelTec P17 , you already know it looks like it fell out of a prop bin on a low-budget sci-fi set. The telltale signs of a KelTec’s typical clamshell polymer construction and boxy lines have earned it comparisons to everything from a N...
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The gun rights coalition challenging New Jersey’s sweeping “sensitive places” carry law just filed a supplemental brief telling the en banc Third Circuit that the Supreme Court has already done most of the court’s work for it. The July 8 filing in Koon...
PHLster is best known for its Enigma holster platform, which does not require a belt. There is now an even smaller version for use with micro-sized handguns. The Enigma Micro scales down the setup for use with guns like the S&W Bodyguard 2.
TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the lineup – the Vickers Tactical™ Magazine Release for GLOCK® 43X and 48 (GMR-007M).   Since GLOCK® introduced the 43X and 48 models, their popularity as EDC firearms has grown extensively.  Recently GLOCK® relea...
Most headlamps throw a cone of light forward. The NEBO CURVBEAM 600 FLEX throws a 180-degree flood arc, which is a fundamentally different approach to hands-free lighting and one that makes a real difference in certain use cases. In a crawl space, under a vehicle, at a camp table, or anywhere you...
Who was the most horrible person in all of human history? Some might claim their mother-in-law. I’m personally crazy about mine. However, I’d like to dig a bit deeper than that today. Tragically, the competition for that particularly dark superlative is fierce. I would say that human beings a...
Not every mission looks like one. The FirstSpear SHADOW PACK was designed to offer a low-profile solution for carrying short rifles, sub-guns, or shotguns without advertising the fact. Its soft, non-tactical exterior blends into urban environments and plain-clothes operations where discretion isn...
When I started carrying and trying various holsters and setups, one product that kept being mentioned to me was the PHLster Enigma. I finally purchased the Enigma a couple years into my concealed carry journey. I wish I had purchased it much earlier, as it quickly became my go-to setup.
The Staccato HD P4 is thick, heavy, expensive, and built for serious shooters. After more than 1,500 rounds, the real question is whether this $2,500 duty 2011 is worth the money.