Posts about "fired"
Ambush at the Pump: Illinois Concealed Carry Holder Shoots Masked Robber at Orland Park Gas Station
An attempted armed robbery at a family-owned gas station in Orland Park, Illinois, was abruptly foiled on Tuesday morning when a masked assailant targeted an armed customer. The Orland Park Police Department confirmed that the customer—a licensed Illinois Concealed-Carry License (CCL) holder—...
Modding My SAINT Victor 7.62
Editor’s Note: Be sure to employ the services of a qualified gunsmith if you are incapable of installing these parts on your rifle. The SAINT rifle used in this article was originally loaned to the author by Springfield Armory, but it was subsequently purchased by the author. Springfield Armory...
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Georgia Man Fires Warning Shot, Then Shoots Brother in the Leg to Stop Attack on Him, Their Mother and His 4-Year-Old Daughter
A Grovetown man fired a warning shot, then shot his brother in the leg to stop an attack that hurt their mother and his 4-year-old. Read the original story: Georgia Man Fires Warning Shot, Then Shoots Brother in the Leg to Stop Attack on Him, Their Mother and His 4-Year-Old Daughter
What are the DA/SA Advantages?
In the age of everything being striker-fired or single-action, it’s tough to be a DA/SA fan. The only companies that seem to recognize DA/SA fans are SIG, Beretta, and CZ, and even they have leaned more into the striker-fired genre as of late. I get why people aren’t fans of DA/SA. You ha...
Fudd Friday: Pump-Action Or Semi-Auto Shotgun For Hunting?
A few points at first. While you decide what works for you, let’s point out that whether we’re hunting upland birds (pheasants, grouse, woodcock) or waterfowl (geese and ducks, mostly), it doesn’t make much difference in what action you decide on. There are lots of great upland ...
Masked Robber Picks Armed Illinois Driver at Gas Pump—and Gets Shot
A masked robbery suspect allegedly pointed a stolen handgun at an Illinois driver pumping gas. The concealed carrier drew, fired and escaped the encounter unharmed.
The Ground Defense: Lehigh Acres Resident Shoots Attacker Wielding Pickaxe on Lake Avenue
A violent altercation on Lake Avenue in Lehigh Acres, Florida, escalated into an armed encounter after a suspect shoved a pickaxe into a resident’s back and threatened to strike him. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirmed that the resident fired a defensive shot from the ground, striking ...
XS Sights R3D 2.0 Review
Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Yamil Sued reviews the XS Sights R3D 2.0 night sights for the Springfield Echelon. But, how do they perform? Read on to get Sued’s take on them. The sights were provided by the company to Sued for review. I’ve been a big fan of tritium night ...