It’s not hard to see why “Micro Nine” pistols of the Hellcat genre are best-sellers today. Firstly, they’re chambered for 9mm Luger, almost universally recognized as a capable defense caliber with today’s best ammunition. In addition, they are not only compact, but sometimes literally p...
FAST Idaho is in the books, so I sat back down with Russell Phagan to talk through the weekend at the Parma Rod and Gun Club. Last time he was on the show , we covered the Auto-Rifle division before it had ever seen a stage. This time it's the after-action version. We dig into why FAST...
Thermal monoculars earn their place in a hunting kit because they detect heat signatures and give you a real-time view in complete darkness, which makes them especially useful for predator hunting such as hogs and coyotes. Unlike a dedicated thermal scope, a handheld unit isn’t tethered to ...
A Boulder City man who claimed self-defense in a 2021 shooting now faces an open murder charge after police searched his home in 2025. Read the original story: Boulder City Man Who Claimed Self-Defense in 2021 Fatal Shooting Arrested on Open Murder Charge Five Years Later
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. Violence directed to...
Halloween brings more break-ins, drunk drivers, and late-night party violence. Here's how gun owners can stay safe at home, trick-or-treating, and beyond.
The safest way to move a dog in a vehicle is to kennel it, and the best hunting kennels now go well beyond containment. Many modern crates add design features meant to protect a dog in a severe crash, and some carry attachable fans and water bowls as optional extras. That shift matters for anyone...
At CANCON West 2026, Russell Phagan set up a miniature FAST stage at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, so attendees could get a taste of what his Firearms Action Shooting Trials matches throw at competitors. I stopped by the stage to talk with Russell about what he pack...
Canik has just launched a new line of pistol optics, initially featuring four models across the ONYX and PHANTOM families. The post First Look: Canik Pistol Optics appeared first on Gun Digest.
Two of the oldest names in American gunmaking now answer to the same company. Smith & Wesson Brands closed on its acquisition of Savage Arms on October 21, buying the Westfield, Massachusetts rifle and shotgun maker from an affiliate of Houston investment firm JDH Capital in a stock-and-cash ...