Mossberg has just announced a special edition Bliksem version of the Mossberg 590 pump-action firearm.The 590 Shockwave just got cooler, as Mossberg has announced the special edition Bliksem version of the 12-gauge pump-action firearm. It’s made in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his brand, Ministry of Defence (MOD). If you don’t know Craighead, he’s the SAS bloke who saved hundreds of hostages in Nairobi after single-handedly storming the hotel to engage their terrorist captors back in 2019. If that wasn’t enough, he looked really damn cool while doing it.Speaking of cool-looking, the new Mossberg 590 Bliksem. Basically a 590 Shockwave…
A 16-year-old boy is dead after a 27-year-old man shot him during an attempted armed robbery in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago police report the teenager drew a firearm first, prompting the resident to return fire in self-defense; two handguns were recovered at the scene. CHICAGO, IL — The broad daylight of a Wednesday afternoon was shattered by gunfire in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. At approximately 3:36 p.m. on March 18, 2026, Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers were dispatched to the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue following reports of a person shot. According to investigators, a…
Here are a few things you should consider when choosing or building home defense guns.When things go bump in the night, there are of course some things to consider before you start bumping back. The gun community has been a mixed bag of sorts lately with products and technology coming out at a blistering rate thanks to changes in legislature and the expansion of the broader consumer base. There are more gun owners on a much wider spectrum of diversity than ever before, and this has inadvertently led to less tribal knowledge, less general understanding of technology and a “too…
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HK MP5SD, Welrod pistol, De Lisle carbine, VSS Vintorez, High Standard HDM. These are some especially iconic firearms from years past. What do they all have in common? Yep, you got it — they’re all integrally suppressed guns that were designed with built-in suppressors. Standalone suppressors are much more common. They’re designed and rated for certain calibers, and you attach them to your firearm by threading them on to the end of your barrel or attaching them to a compatible muzzle device. There are several advantages to a standalone can. You can use it on multiple hosts, and many suppressors…
You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? However, you simply cannot seem to consistently hit with the groups you think you should. Blaming the sights is rarely the path to improved shooting. Yes, ensure your sights or optic are properly dialed in. After that, work on your weaknesses to improve accuracy. Despite the frequency with which…
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Guns that you can change and modify are some of the most fun to build out, shoot, or just own. While the AR-15 is the GOAT for home-building, the P365 isn’t too far behind these days. The gap is getting smaller with new releases like the Tyrant P365 PDW chassis. SPECS & FEATURES 18-3/4″ Long (brace deployed) 11″ Long (brace stowed) 5″ Tall 2″ Wide Removable aluminum blast shield with bottom mounted picatinny Removable side folding spriing loaded brace Removable Magazine Holder with ambidextrous magazine release Rear mounted Picatinny Aluminum chassis with polymer Grip and Magazine Holder Aluminum brace with…
Smith & Wesson has just added the Equalizer to its Carry Comp series.Integrated compensators on pistols are so hot right now, and for good reason. They make it much easier to make good hits, especially when shooting small, micro-compact pistols like the Smith & Wesson Equalizer. That’s why it’s great news that the company has just made a Performance Center Carry Comp version of it.The Equalizer is Smith & Wesson’s most user-friendly, easy-to-use 9mm carry pistol, and now it’s even easier to shoot well thanks to its Performance Center and Carry Comp upgrades. As a Carry Comp pistol, the new…
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Choosing the right defensive handgun for you means finding the right blend of size and features for your lifestyle. This can take some time, and just when you think you’ve settled on the right gun, your needs can suddenly change and you’re out gun shopping once more. The correct holster makes all the difference when carrying a compact pistol like the Hellcat .380. Shown left to right are the DeSantis Pocket Partner, DeSantis Suede Nemesis and the Elite Survival Systems Mainstay. Deeper Cover This was my case many years ago when I found myself in a situation where the need…
