I have owned Glocks for years and never once touched the internals. Honestly, I did not trust myself to. Fire control parts are not accessories. Glock builds three safeties into the pistol, and every one of them depends on parts you are pulling out and putting back. Since starting USA Carry, my m...
The upcoming HCMH II Type B is the latest evolution of Helix Operations’ tactical harness. Developed from user feedback and operational experience, the HCMH II Type B builds on the proven capability of the original HCMH II, with a series of updates designed to improve performance, usability...
Roka built its name in triathlon and endurance sports, which is not exactly where you’d expect a firearms and outdoor writer to go looking for eyewear. But the company has quietly been building out a real tactical and protective catalog alongside its running and cycling lineup, and I’...
Editor’s Note: Firearms and self-defense laws vary widely by jurisdiction. Readers are responsible for understanding the federal, state, and local laws that apply to them. This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional instruction. For sel...
The ATF's proposed direct-to-home delivery rule could reroute online gun sales around the local transfer counter. Claire Eason breaks down the timeline, the state-level and court obstacles, and the revenue moves dealers should make before the rule lands.
Mission First Tactical’s newest AIWB holster is getting attention for adding a weapon light option, but the more useful story here, at least for a decent chunk of the firearms community, is the ambidextrous part. MFT builds its entire AIWB line, and has for years, around a single Boltaron s...
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is less-lethal tools: Taser, OC spray, baton, and beanbag, and the gap between how they perform on the training mat and how they perform on a wet sidewalk at 2 a.m. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencer...
Most concealed carriers have never tested their low-light readiness. This free 4-part challenge shows you exactly where you stand — and it starts today.
When companies introduce new AR-15 charging handles, we usually see that they redesigned the actual side handles by changing their length, shape and texture, making them ambidextrous, more ergonomic or merely aesthetically different. Haga Defense took a 180-degree (or rather 90-degree) diff...
Jonathan Wild has spent the better part of a decade working his way up the escalation ladder of DIY destructive devices — from a patented caseless ignition system to a hand-built Panzerfaust, then a Fliegerfaust, then the M202A1 FLASH, and most recently a hypervelocity kinetic rocket built ...