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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Michigan House Republicans want to loosen concealed carry rules and expand where CPL holders can legally carry. The proposal has sparked debate over self defense, training standards and public safety. LANSING, MI — Michigan House Republicans are backing a new set of bills that would greatly expand concealed carry rights across the state. The proposal would allow legal gun owners age 18 and older to carry a concealed pistol without a license in many places, though a CPL would still be required for certain locations now treated as pistol free zones. Right now, Michigan requires most residents to be at…
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Getting into precision shooting isn’t cheap, and it seems the farther out your target is, the more money it’ll cost you. What started out as an idea for a “budget” bolt gun to reach past a kilometer turned into a bit of a lesson on the cost of precision. Then again, we’ve reviewed long-range rigs priced well north of $10,000. By comparison, a rifle/glass combo that taps out below $5K is a highly reasonable package for someone who wants to shoot four figures without spending five. The heart of our franken-gun is Aero’s Solus barreled action. The Solus made a…
A late evening confrontation outside Ballys Casino in downtown Shreveport ended with one man in the hospital after being cut with a glass bottle by the person he allegedly attacked. Police say drugs may have played a role in the incident, which is being treated as a possible act of self defense while detectives continue to review video and interview witnesses. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SHREVEPORT, LA (3-minute read) — Emergency crews rushed to Ballys Casino in downtown Shreveport on Monday night after a stabbing was reported just before 9 p.m. The casino sits along Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway between…
Federal prosecutors under the Trump administration are suing Washington DC, claiming the city’s ban on registering many semiautomatic rifles and pistols conflicts with Supreme Court precedent on individual gun ownership. The outcome could reshape how far local governments may go when restricting common firearms that citizens use for lawful defense and sporting purposes. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, DC (3-minute read) — The Trump administration has taken Washington DC to federal court, arguing that the city’s rules on registering certain semiautomatic firearms go beyond what the Constitution allows. The lawsuit, filed in United States District Court, names the Metropolitan Police…
Want to transform your Sig P365 into a PDW? Now you can with Tyrant CNC’s TWS365 chassis system.Pistols are inherently hard to shoot well, but the ability to stabilize one against your shoulder instantly makes the job a lot easier. If you’d like to give that treatment to your Sig Sauer P365, Tyrant CNC has a solution for you—the Tyrant Weapon System 365 (TWS365). This chassis system can ship straight to your door, where you can easily drop in your slide and trigger to convert your P365 into a PDW.Made out of aluminum and polymer, the TWS365 packs a lot…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has pardoned country star Jelly Roll, recognizing his transformation from a teen involved in crime and drugs to a chart topping artist and advocate. The pardon helps restore some civil rights and clears barriers to his ongoing touring, outreach and criminal justice work. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NASHVILLE, TN (2-minute read) — Country artist Jelly Roll has received an official pardon from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a symbolic closing of the book on a criminal past he has never tried to hide. Born Jason Deford in Nashville, the singer has long described his younger years of…
Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), provider and manufacturer of AR-style rifles, announced this month that it, in partnership with SERT-USA, has been awarded a contract to supply the Next Generation Rifle System to an undisclosed end user in Asia. The contract calls for delivery of POF-USA’s .300 Blackout 8-inch Renegade platform, which was selected for its compact design, reliability and performance in modern operational environments. The system was chosen for effectiveness in suppressed applications and ability to operate reliably with both subsonic and supersonic ammunition. “We are proud to partner with SERT on this significant contract,” said Cody DeSomma, vice…
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When it comes to leathers, there are different characteristics between different animals’ hides. This means that they have different material qualities that affect how holsters hold up long-term. Although steerhide is one of the most common leathers to use in holster making, it isn’t uncommon for many holster makers to offer horsehide holster options for customers in need of a holster with a greater degree of durability. From a leather standpoint, horsehide has a denser structure which makes it more resistant to humidity and sweat. For certain wearers, horsehide is a favorite for hard-use IWB holsters. Seeing how this type…
The Schutzstaffel was a fascinating mob. Few organizations were more reviled during WWII than the feared SS. Universally feared on the battlefield while being justifiably vilified for their well-documented atrocities, Himmler’s black-clad storm troops were history’s original jack-booted thugs. The Bergmann MP35 represents a fascinating chapter in WWII small arms development. This German submachine gun combined old-world craftsmanship with some genuinely weird design choices. First-Person Impressions of the MP35 I had a friend who has since passed who landed on Omaha Beach at 1400 hours on 6 June 1944. He said that, by the time he hit the beaches, most…
