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...
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.
A CPRC report says the FBI’s active shooter data leaves out scores of incidents where armed citizens stopped attacks. The numbers raise serious questions about how the FBI defines, selects, and reports these cases.
Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the law...
May is National Stop The Bleed Month. Here's why every concealed carrier should care — and the two simple actions to take before May 31.
The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...
A Hopkins County homeowner fatally shot a violent intruder on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, after the suspect smashed through a glass front door and attempted to breach the residence. The entire encounter was captured on a Ring doorbell camera, which shows the suspect yelling and striking the gl...
Springfield Armory has created a pretty large lineup of pistol offerings via their Echelon platform. With a chassis design that allows for switching between different slide and frame combinations, the sky is the limit as far as what configuration you can create for yourself. The only thing that m...
Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Cabot Guns: Damascus Bedside 1911 But unlike a lot of flashy “safe queen” guns, Cabot is clearly pitching this one as a serious defensive firearm. The posting Cabot Gu...