Armed Citizen Stops School Shooter at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon

An armed citizen stopped the Silver Rail Elementary school shooter in Bend, Oregon, after the attacker killed three children and a teacher. The gun-free zone policy had disarmed law-abiding adults. Police arrived minutes later and found the suspect already dead.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Ruger to Pause Blackhawk, Vaquero and Other Single-Action Revolvers

Production of the current-generation LCR, SP101, GP100, and Bearcat is suspended immediately. Ruger says it will complete its final 2026 runs of the SR1911, LC Carbine, PC Charger, PC Carbine, LC Charger, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Single-Series revolvers, Vaquero, No. 1,...

By Josh C •

Beating Bugs and Bucks in the Early Southern Season

Early-season deer hunting in the South means fighting two battles at once: staying still enough to kill a mature buck, and keeping the mosquitoes off you while you do it. The heat and humidity alone make sitting a treestand a chore, and mosquitoes stay prevalent throughout much of the South well ...

By James Chen •

Week in Review: NFA Rollback Meets State Law at the Counter

Mississippi's attorney general makes Form 4 voluntary, Maryland holds its line, and Silencer Central opens a 20,000-dealer transfer network. Plus what this week's rule changes mean for your counter.

By Fred Thompson •

SIG Sauer’s New XRAY5: The Solid-State Matrix Red Dot Explained

Every pistol red dot sold today works on essentially the same plan. An LED emitter sits on a carrier plate, and screws and springs nudge that plate to adjust windage and elevation. The SIG Sauer XRAY5 drops that plan entirely and is pitched as the world's first solid-state advanced red dot. ...

By Eric B •

After Dark: SIG Sauer's Custom Works P320-NIGHTSHIFT

Most pistols are built to look the same at noon and at midnight. The P320-NIGHTSHIFT is built to look like it only comes out after dark. This is a SIG Sauer Custom Works P320, billed as "Custom Works. After Dark," and the first thing you notice is the contrast. A pale Platinum Cerakote ...

By Eric B •

How Many Self-Defense Shots Are Too Many?

Editor’s Note: This article is presented for discussion only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel. Every legal matter is unique, and minor variations in the facts may result in substantially different conclusions. Additionally, laws differ by ...

By Peter Suciu •
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