The Awareness Mindset: Why Most People Lose the Fight Before It Starts
The awareness mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers neglect. See how a Chicago ambush played out — and how to build awareness as a habit.
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Folding Knife Maintenance Tips
To me, there’s nothing quite as sad as a well-made machine not being used in the role for which it was created. Life’s too short for Corvettes that only sit in climate-controlled garages, beautiful timepieces that won’t ever be strapped to a wrist, or “safe queen” 1911’s that never se...
The Backup Gun: 22-Year-Old Fired Back with Second Gun After Having First Pistol Stolen in Robbery
A late-night armed robbery near downtown Des Moines' Pappajohn Sculpture Park escalated into a violent shootout on Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving a 17-year-old suspect in critical condition. Des Moines Police released the 22-year-old victim without charges after determining he acted in self-defens...
First Look: COA-Equipped Prodigy and 1911 Pistols
Aimpoint’s COA, an enclosed-emitter red-dot pistol sight, has been the hottest and most exclusive pistol accessory of the past two years. Springfield Armory is in a great position when it comes to dedicated A-CUT integrations (more on that in a moment), first introducing COA-equipped Echel...
Shifty Powers: The Gun Guy from “Band of Brothers”
Editor’s Note: Today’s article is about Sgt. Darrell Powers, a World War II hero who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Nicknamed “Shifty”, Powers saw action in the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Powers was more than “j...
A Grizzly Charged a Father and His Young Son. He Stopped It at 5 Yards.
ASHTON, ID — A father and his young son were sitting at the edge of a meadow on the evening of May 16, hunting black bears, when a grizzly stepped out and changed everything. The bear started across the meadow and picked up their scent. According to Idaho Fish and Game, it turned and headed [&#...
Florida AG Warns Port St. Lucie HOA Over Gun Ban in Common Areas
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has put a Port St. Lucie homeowners association on notice after it attempted to ban firearms in common areas. The warning gives the HOA until June 1 to back down or face possible legal action.
Shell Shock Technologies Launches .338 Lapua NAS3 Cartridge Cases
Shell Shock Technologies has commercially released its .338 Lapua NAS3 cartridge cases , extending the company’s two-piece NAS3 technology into one of the most demanding long-range calibers on the market. The cases are available now direct from the manufacturer in quantities ranging f...
EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Rams HPD Cruiser, Sparks Fireball Chase
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Rams HPD Cruiser, Sparks Fireball Chase A Houston police pursuit in 2022 could’ve ended with officers trapped inside a burning patrol car. The posting E...
Vampire Rule Defeated: Second Circuit Strikes Down New York’s Default Private Property Gun Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has struck down New York’s Vampire Rule, which banned carrying firearms on private property without express permission. The ruling restores the default right to carry in businesses unless signage is posted. While a victory for gun rights, the cou...