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…
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Rotapoint Systems LLC has just unveiled a new optic mount that’s compatible with most reflex and red-dot sights and is meant to address crosseye-dominant shooters. The new Rotapoint Systems Crossfix Mount is the only reflex/red-dot mount currently on the market purpose-built to address crosseye dominant shooters. That is, those who have a dominant eye opposite of their body’s strong side. Crosseye dominance affects nearly 20 percent of shooters and has traditionally required compromises such as awkward head positioning, closing one eye, or firing with the non-dominant hand. “Crossfix addresses one of the most persistent challenges in marksmanship,” said Dave Sugg,…
Written over 3,000 years ago, the ancient adage “Iron sharpens iron” is traditionally attributed to King Solomon via the Book of Proverbs. The imagery reflects ancient blacksmithing practices where one iron tool was used to file, hone, or carve an edge on another. In traditional wisdom, it symbolizes mutual improvement, constructive challenge and character development through community. Steve Tarani breaks down real-world defensive tactics that actually work when things go sideways. Today, elite athletes, shooters, martial artists and warfighters use this same concept to make themselves better prepared for engagement with others. When applied to self-defense, there are three such…
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Chassis systems have largely supplanted traditional stocks in the precision rifle world and are making inroads into the hunting community also. And for good reason. Offering better resistance to environmental factors, better adjustability, and more consistent accuracy, they’re a better mousetrap for most users. That said, there’s no denying the aesthetic appeal of blued steel and walnut, so long as you’re willing to put up with the downsides. Boyds seeks to split the difference with its Deadset stock, which gives users an easily adjustable length of pull and, in some models, an adjustable comb as well. It combines these features…
Pietta has just announced a new .357 Magnum double-action revolver with a design inspired by the classic Colt Python.We don’t know much about it yet, but Pietta of Italy is making a clone of the iconic Colt Python .357 Magnum DA/SA revolver. We’re not even sure what it will be officially called yet, as one graphic released by Pietta refers to it as the PDA .357 Magnum and another calls it the Blacktooth. Regardless, the graphic bearing the Blacktooth moniker became the cover photo for Pietta’s Facebook account last month along with the text “Coming 2026.” It’s safe to assume…
A shooting involving a federal immigration enforcement officer in south Minneapolis led to a heavy law enforcement response, protests, and calls for a local, transparent investigation. City and state leaders are urging calm even as tensions rise over public safety, federal presence, and the use of force in a busy neighborhood.LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLEUPDATE @ 1:00PM EST: Reports state that a woman used her vehicle in an attempt to run over ICE agents. In response, one agent fired at the woman, shooting and killing her.MINNEAPOLIS, MN (3 minute read) — Multiple law enforcement agencies converged on the area of East…
