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…
Following last year’s launch of the Ruger RXM, the collaborative effort that resulted in Ruger partnering up with Magpul to produce a polymer-frame, striker-fired 9 mm handgun based on the third-generation Glock G19 pistol, Magpul has now launched a full-size grip module to fit this pistol. Magpul’s original contribution to the RXM project was its EGH, the Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip module. The original version is similar in dimension to the original Glock G19 frame size, but Magpul recently announced that it began shipping and distribution for the full size, G17-size equivalent grip module compatible with the RXM chassis. Thanks…
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It was only 2024 when we first featured the Diamondback Firearms SDR in CONCEALMENT Issue 38. That polished stainless steel piece puts six rounds of powerful .357 Magnum in a package roughly the size of a five-shot .38 Special J-frame. Then, they followed up with a 9mm model chock full of ballistic surprises we detailed in Issue 46 (that one was liked so much it quickly became a carry piece). Now Diamondback is back again, fulfilling their promise that they are dedicated to the revolver space with the new SDR-A. What you see here on the page is technically a…
Concealed Nation is taking a rare extended vacation from December 24 through January 1, the longest pause in new content since launching in 2013. Regular coverage will resume January 2, with only truly major news possibly breaking through during the break. EDITORIAL NOTICE (2 minute read) — For the first time since Concealed Nation started back in 2013, we are taking a real vacation and it is a long one for us. From December 24th through January 1st, we will be stepping away from daily publishing so the team can rest, reset and spend time with family and friends. Over…
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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced the return of a legendary American break-action, over/under shotguns with the Ruger Red Label III, renewing Ruger’s dedication to being a full-line manufacturer of firearms. Ruger’s original Red Label was launched in 1977, and had a well-earned reputation for reliability, good looks and American-made quality. Ruger maintains that legacy with the Red Label III, while upgrading it with premium materials and world-class fit and finish. This new Red Label shotgun is constructed by skilled craftsmen at one of the world’s premier makers of fine firearms, Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC). It marks a new…
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Taurus USA keeps expanding its Raging Hunter Revolver portfolio with new models and chamberings. The latest variant to join its ranks is the new Taurus Raging Hunter chambered for the straight-walled .350 Legend cartridge. “Adding .350 Legend to the Raging Hunter lineup was a natural step. It gives shooters a modern, straight-walled option with the stout terminal performance they trust the Taurus Raging Hunter series for,” said Michael Marotte, Marketing Director at Taurus. “We kept everything that made Raging Hunter legendary: strength, reliability, and practical field features. It tuned the platform for the demands of .350 Legend loads.” The Taurus…
We need to talk about stopping power because there’s a lot of garbage floating around. Misinformation that might get you hurt. Or worse, make you overconfident in your carry gun’s ability to end a fight instantly. Let me clear something up right now. Medical professionals experienced in evaluating gunshot wounds often cannot distinguish between wound paths from common handgun calibers during surgery or autopsy. That’s from the FBI’s own ballistic research. Not internet forum experts. Not gun shop commandos. Actual doctors. Training matters more than caliber debates. The best stopping power comes from putting rounds where they need to go,…
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To remain sharp over the decades I attend about two or three classes a year from a vetted Grandmaster or tactics instructor. It’s great being a student for a change as I enjoy learning, especially the nuances from the masters who have been there, done that, have the t-shirts and the shorts. You can usually find a very skilled operator who is a true master at his craft, but not the best at passing it forward. Conversely you also find a great teacher who maybe hasn’t checked as many boxes. It’s a rare find when you have the training opportunity…
Throwing a can on your .308 AR may be easy, but getting it to run reliably isn’t always. Here we show you how to troubleshoot your suppressed AR-10.Building a basic AR-15 isn’t much more difficult than assembling IKEA furniture. You’ll need some hand tools, patience, and will have to refer to instructions the first few times, but it’s relatively tough to screw up if you’re mechanically proficient. Most parts fit together interchangeably, and if you run into a problem, it’s easy to find recommended solutions. The AR-10, however, is a different beast.Unlike Eugene Stoner’s 5.56x45mm golden child, the AR-10 wasn’t…
