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Ruger Harrier AR Review: Ruger’s New Entry-Level AR-15
The Ruger Harrier brings upgraded features, good handling, and respectable range performance to the crowded world of budget AR-15 rifles.
Get to Know Cold Steel in Three Knives
It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...
Kingfisher vs. Zero: Shocking Victory Over Iwo Jima
A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operation...
Tulsa Home Intrusion: Resident Shoots Ex-Boyfriend After Forced Entry
Tulsa homicide detectives have released a resident without charges following a fatal shooting of 27-year-old Sean Six, who allegedly forced his way into a home where his former girlfriend was staying. Police report that Six attempted to enter through a window before kicking in the front door, pro...
Why I Want My Gun to Fail
Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as training advice, but is merely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of The Armory Life. Please seek qualified training and ensure proper safety protocols are followed when conducting any drills.  On a bri...
First Look: Echelon COA Pistols
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new developments in self-defense technology these days. Options that represent cutting-edge features one day quickly become “standard equipment” the next. Take handgun-mounted optics. Not that long ago, having a red dot atop your pistol put you in som...
Review: Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x Scope
The Leupold Mark 4 has easily been one of the most prolific military and law enforcement scopes available. While the flagship Mark 5HD scopes superseded that family, for years, professionals and serious shooters like myself asked when it would come back. Thankfully, it did as the new Leupold Mark...
When Pistols Are Like Pickles
In order to load, unload and verify the condition of your Springfield Hellcat (or any other semi-automatic handgun), you have to be able to rack the slide. But what about those who aren’t strong enough to do that? Isn’t it impossible if your hands are too weak? I’m going to throw out a bit ...
Home Intruder Dead After Warning From Homeowner: “I’m Armed”
A Somerset Township homeowner acted in self-defense when he fatally shot an intruder who was attempting to force entry through a kitchen window early Saturday morning. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the intruder was warned before the shooting occurred and that the physical evidence at the sc...