The brutal killing of 30-year-old Eliza Morales and her unborn child in Downers Grove has highlighted the extreme risks of meeting strangers for online sales at a private residence. The suspect, Nedas Revuckas, allegedly stabbed Morales 70 times and set her home on fire following a dispute over a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. DOWNERS GROVE, IL (3-minute read) — A horrific act of violence has left the Downers Grove community in shock and a young family shattered. On January 26, 2026, 30-year-old Eliza Morales, who was five months pregnant with her second child, was fatally stabbed 70 times inside her…
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Would you like to make your pistol or rifle skill improvements fun? There are a multitude of drills and targets we can all use on the range for practice, but for me and many people I have instructed over the years, a little bit of fun in the training really makes the process take off. Don’t get me wrong, firearms and training are serious business. But if we can have fun while still being serious, we will retain knowledge and build positive experiences. Check out my video above, and keep reading the article below. Instead of just punching holes in paper,…
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The January 19 shooting at the Stockton Flea Market that left two suspected robbers dead has been officially ruled a case of self-defense. Stockton police confirmed that the employees of the jewelry business involved will not face criminal charges after the son of the owner engaged the armed suspects to save his father’s life. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE STOCKTON, CA (2-minute read) — A violent encounter at the Stockton Flea Market earlier this month has concluded with a legal ruling of self-defense. Stockton police announced on Tuesday that the shooting on January 19, which resulted in the deaths of two…
RECOIL Network gave out the first Top Brass Awards at SHOT Show 2026! Brands that brought new products, new ideas, and bold innovation to the market. Top Brass Awards come from all of the RECOIL Network brands, including RECOIL Magazine, Gun Digest, CONCEALMENT, CARNIVORE, OffGrid, and CANCON. Here are just a few of our winners! RECOIL Top Brass Phoenix Award: FN SCAR Reborn from the ashes of the first generation of FN SCAR, the king lives on in the second generation. Improved in almost every way, this new version continues to impress us. We got the first hands-on look at…
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RECOIL Network gave out the first Top Brass Awards at SHOT Show 2026! Brands that brought new products, new ideas, and bold innovation to the market. Top Brass Awards come from all of the RECOIL Network brands, including RECOIL Magazine, Gun Digest, CONCEALMENT, CARNIVORE, OffGrid, and CANCON.Here are just a few of our winners!RECOIL Top Brass Phoenix Award: FN SCARReborn from the ashes of the first generation of FN SCAR, the king lives on in the second generation. Improved in almost every way, this new version continues to impress us. We got the first hands-on look at the new SCAR and…
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The person choosing a semi-automatic pistol today has three basic types to choose from: single-action (usually hammer-fired), double-action (usually hammer-fired), or striker-fired. Each has its own attributes, its own strengths, and its own weaknesses. Let’s take an overview. Understanding the core differences among the various firing mechanisms is key to choosing your next handgun. Each system brings its own set of trade-offs to the table. A single-action Springfield Armory TRP Classic is on the left, while a striker-fired Echelon 4.5F is on the right. The single-action only (SAO) came into use in the 1890s with the Mauser “Broomhandle” C96, which saved Winston Churchill’s…
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