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This is part two in our interview series with an ex-criminal who walks us through his process..After the first talk I had with the guy I call Dee, the ex-criminal who walked me through how a street predator tests you before he moves, a lot of you wanted more. So did I. Because that first conversation was about the fast stuff, the mugging, the grab, the carjacking, the crimes that are over in under a minute. But there’s a whole other side to this that most people never think about, and it’s the side that empties bank accounts and cleans…
Home defense remains one of the leading motivators for firearms purchases. At various times and places, our personal security and the safety of our loved ones can feel threatened even within our safe spaces or the sanctuary of our residence. Hornady’s cutting-edge VEXIS vein-reading technology offers half-second, touch-free access to the Night Guard safe, ensuring ultra-fast (yet secure) access to your defensive firearm. Image: Hornady Local crime, rioting, political unrest, underfunded police departments, and global pandemics; we’ve seen them all in just the past few years, and none of them a have turnkey security solution for those living within affected locales.…
The Brief: An armed robbery attempt at a Chase Bank in Cedar Hill, Texas, ended when a customer shot the suspect. The suspect entered the bank with a knife and threatened employees. An armed customer fired at the suspect, who fled outside, collapsed, and later died at a hospital. No bystanders or bank staff were injured. The customer remained on scene and cooperated with police. Authorities and the FBI are investigating the event, which falls under Texas self-defense laws allowing deadly force to protect others from violent crimes. CEDAR HILL, TX — A standard Monday morning errand turned into a…
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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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Photos by Iain Harrison In 2003, we bought a 40-inch plasma flat screen TV for $2,500. The only reason we got it so cheap was because we had to buy the speakers separately. We were so proud of our new purchase that we replaced the family pictures over the fireplace with this new technology, as it was amazingly thin at just 5 inches and weighed as much as my sister. Today, you can get a flat screen for the price of lunch. It’s one of the only things in life that have actually come down in price significantly. Economies of…
A quick look at .38 Super Automatic. It’s like the older .38 Auto, but with more power.Introduced by Colt in 1929 as an improved version of the older .38 Auto, the Super Auto is identical to the original cartridge, except that it uses a more powerful loading. This is a fine high-speed sporting cartridge for the improved Government Model automatic pistol, but it should not be used in the older Colt pocket models. The Thompson submachine gun was once available in a .38 Super chambering. In Spain, Llama has made pistols for it. It’s not popular in Europe, but it…
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The Brief: In May 2026, a teenager fatally shot his father, Andrey Nears, during a domestic dispute at a Tulsa apartment complex. The incident occurred after Nears physically assaulted the teenager and his mother. The minor retrieved a handgun and fired a single defensive shot to stop the ongoing attack. Tulsa police released the teenager following questioning, citing Oklahoma laws regarding the defense of others. The District Attorney is currently reviewing the case as a justified homicide while forensic investigations continue. A final legal determination will be made once the investigation into the domestic incident is complete. TULSA, OK —…
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The Brief: A fatal shooting occurred on Riverfront Circle in Dandridge, Tennessee, after a man confronted a resident with a sword. Jefferson County deputies and paramedics provided emergency aid, but the suspect died at the scene. Authorities released the shooter without immediate charges pending a review by the District Attorney. The investigation, supported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, highlights the legal framework of self-defense involving deadly weapons. Under state law, individuals may use force to protect against imminent threats. Experts note that edged weapons present significant danger due to the speed at which assailants can close distance. DANDRIDGE, TN…
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. Concealed carry might be described as the practice of going about in public with a handgun hidden on your person. Until fairly recently, concealed carry by persons other than law enforcement officers was rare. Beginning in the 19th century, many states passed laws prohibiting the carrying of a concealed firearm in public, although a few allowed the carrying…
