The Brief: Sheriff deputies in Spartanburg, South Carolina, determined that a homeowner acted in self-defense when he fatally shot an intruder. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. after an individual forcibly breached an exterior door, prompting the resident to defend his home with a personal firearm. Investigators confirmed that physical evidence corroborated the homeowner’s account. Under South Carolina law, occupants hold a legal presumption of reasonable fear of imminent harm during an unlawful entry, justifying the defensive use of force. SPARTANBURG, SC — Sheriff deputies have concluded their initial investigation into a fatal residential shooting, confirming that an alert homeowner…
When I was 10 years old, I read Jeff Cooper’s articles in Guns & Ammo magazine in which he extolled the 1911 “.45 automatic” as the ultimate gunfighting/self-defense handgun. What he wrote made a great deal of sense to me. All these years later, it still does. The flat 1911, even in full-size like this Springfield Armory Mil-Spec model, can be comfortably and discreetly concealed — even under a tailored suit. Image: Gail Pepin Slim and flat, among the easiest of full-size “fighting handguns” to discreetly, accessibly carry concealed. It’s unarguably adequate in power for its task, all the more so…
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The final word came down today: the Aero buyout is official, and Aero released a full press release this morning. Here is that announcement below: WE’RE COMING BACK: AERO PRECISION, BALLISTIC ADVANTAGE,STAG ARMS, & VG6 BEGIN A NEW ERA Family investment group brings stability, resources, and a renewed commitment to our customers, partners, employees, and the firearms industry as our brands transition from private equity ownership into an exciting new chapter. September 2, 2026 – After more than two challenging years, today we are proud to share the news ourcustomers, partners, employees, and industry have been waiting for:We’re coming back.…
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Editor’s Forward: While the KRISS Vector didn’t change the world of subguns, it did demonstrate a decidedly different approach to recoil management. Anyone can copy someone else’s design, but it takes a bit of balls and no small amount of risk to actually do something new — which is why it graced the cover of RECOIL Issue 3. When things go bump in the night, you instinctively reach for your handgun or shotgun. Some might even go for an AR-15. These are all solid firearms, and while there have been some technological advancements made to them over the years, there…
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Henry H14 Long Ranger Big Woods CarbineHenry Repeating Arms and Big Woods Bucks have teamed up to make the H14 Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine. Designed for whitetail deer hunting in tight timber, the new H14 carbine builds on Henry’s Long Ranger platform to give serious woods hunters a fast-handling lever-action rifle that can get the job done. The H14 Big Woods Carbine is chambered…
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