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 engineering teams at Springfield Armory, there’s no shortage of knifemakers who go to bed and wake up thinking about how to create a product people can stake their lives on. According to the author, there isn’t a bad choice in Cold Steel’s knife catalog. Just about everything the company manufactures…
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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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Photos by Dave Merrill & Steven Kuo In October 2025, FN announced they would be discontinuing commercial production of the SCAR after nearly two decades. But like the death of Superman in 1992, these proclamations to the end of an icon were premature. Just a few short months later we’re here to show you the newest generation of SCAR rifle — and the most significant changes FN has ever given to the system. Ever since the advent of the SCAR in 2008 there have been plenty of fans but no small number of detractors. Though it never replaced the M4…
The Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel has officially declared that the long-standing federal ban on mailing concealable firearms is unconstitutional. This landmark opinion concludes that 18 U.S.C. § 1715 fails the historical test required by the Second Amendment and directs the Postal Service to stop enforcing these restrictions against law-abiding citizens. Disclaimer: The following information is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While the Department of Justice has issued a memorandum regarding the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 1715, firearm laws are complex, subject to frequent changes, and vary significantly by…
An 18-year-old motorist is claiming self-defense after a road rage confrontation on Alexander Love Highway escalated into a shootout with an elderly driver. The older man, Michael Bean, has been charged with attempted murder after investigators determined he initiated the gunfire. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE YORK, SC (3-minute read) — A Saturday morning drive turned into a violent exchange of gunfire near York Comprehensive High School, leaving one man wounded and another in police custody. The York Police Department reports that the incident began as a road rage dispute between two drivers on Alexander Love Highway. According to the investigation,…
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota following escalating protests and federal officer shootings in Minneapolis. This move comes as state leaders and federal authorities clash over a massive immigration enforcement surge that has left residents on edge and the city in turmoil. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (2-minute read) — The streets of Minneapolis are currently a flashpoint for a massive constitutional and civil struggle. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 to send military troops into Minnesota. This threat…
Photos: Dave Merrill & Steven Kuo.We go hands-on with the latest generation of FN SCAR to see what’s new in the iconic system.In October 2025, FN announced they would be discontinuing commercial production of the SCAR after nearly two decades. But like the death of Superman in 1992, these proclamations to the end of an icon were premature. Just a few short months later we’re here to show you the newest generation of SCAR rifle — and the most significant changes FN has ever given to the system.Ever since the advent of the SCAR in 2008 there have been plenty…
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Editor’s Note: This article represents the opinion of the author and is not intended as legal advice. Please familiarize yourself with local, state, and federal laws, and seek the advice of qualified legal experts as required. A common theme on the gun-related Internet is “A 10mm will hang you in court! It’s overkill! It’s ‘indicia of malice’! It’s too powerful for self-defense against anything but big bears! A 10mm got Harold Fish convicted for murder!” Is using 10mm Auto for personal protection defensible in court? Massad Ayoob examines the real-world case of State v. Harold Fish, in which a man was convicted after using…
