White Light-Laser Combos: Was I Wrong?

Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense. The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready f...

By Mike Boyle

When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake?

Security can be defined as a state of being free from danger or threat. With the liberalization of concealed carry laws, a great many citizens have jumped on the bandwagon and taken a big step toward ensuring their personal safety. Although a concealed handgun does give you greater potential to c...

By Mike Boyle

Do Cops Shoot Too Many Pet Dogs?

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Do Cops Shoot Too Many Pet Dogs? Is this really a story about trigger-happy cops? Or is it also a story about irresponsible dog owners? The posting Do Cops Shoot Too Many ...

By Larry Z

Will You Shoot the Wrong Threat?

Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more...

By Mike Boyle

S13E19: Justified Saves – The Armed Citizen Erased From History

We cover a Texas home intrusion, a Mississippi shooting followed by a later return attack, and a Nashville burglary that turned into a struggle over a gun. We also discuss a store ambush in Las Vegas where bystanders intervened, and a Cambridge shooting where a concealed carrier helped stop an ar...

By Riley Bowman

Cop-Killer Bullets: Gun Control Lie or Actual Threat?

Cop-killer bullets. That’s a pretty inflammatory phrase that is thrown around a lot. It seems to have been invented by hoplophobes and then used by politicians to attack your Second Amendment rights. As a former law enforcement officer myself, I believe the overly emotional descriptor for what ...

By Richard Johnson

SWAT Cop’s Perspective: Proper Room Clearing Tactics

Editor’s Note: This article is strictly the opinion of the author and is for informational purposes only. Avoid potential threats and danger whenever possible. Please seek qualified training. In my article about how to survive a home invasion robbery, I wrote about moving to safe areas of your ...

By Randall Wilson

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out

More than 60 years ago, former shooting editor Jack O'Connor was patiently explaining how and why certain rifle cartridges survive and others die off. Many of his points still ring true today The post Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out appeared first on Outdoor ...

By Tyler Freel

The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The OL gun team has tested and carried dozens of concealed-carry guns over the years, these are our top picks The post The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel
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