Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...
US Palm launched their Storm Series CAT 4 rifles at SHOT Show 2026, marking a significant shift for a company built on affordable AK accessories and magazines. The Storm lineup brings two AR-15 models designed to compete directly with established brands like Daniel Defense, with the CAT 4 r...
New Hampshire’s House advanced legislation allowing lawful firearms and self-defense tools on public college campuses, challenging long-standing gun-free zones. The post New Hampshire House Votes to End College Gun-Free Zones appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Michigan’s House passed a bill allowing bow hunters to carry a pistol for self-defense without a CPL, correcting a long-standing and illogical restriction. The post Michigan Finally Realizes Bow Hunters Might Want to Defend Themselves from Bears appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...
The Seven Red state governors at the 2026 SHOT Show Governors Forum had strong opinions and thoughts for restoring Second Amendment rights and protecting the firearms industry from lawfare.
The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...