The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how much ammo you should carry on you when carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to break down some of the ...
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...
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
Tulsa homicide detectives have released a resident without charges following a fatal shooting of 27-year-old Sean Six, who allegedly forced his way into a home where his former girlfriend was staying. Police report that Six attempted to enter through a window before kicking in the front door, pro...
A 15-year-old Akron boy is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly initiating a road rage shooting that resulted in the death of his 17-year-old brother. Akron police report that the younger teen fired at a 28-year-old man, who then returned fire in self-defense, fatally striking the 17-ye...
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has issued a scathing critique of newly introduced New York legislation that would require graphic, "tobacco-style" warning labels to be provided with firearm permits and displayed in gun shops. The post Graphic Warnings for Guns? New York Lawmakers Push Tobacc...
Tennessee lawmakers are set to hear House Bill 2064, which seeks to repeal criminal offenses for carrying firearms in public parks, playgrounds, and civic centers. Sponsored by Rep. Chris Todd (R-Jackson), the bill aims to codify a 2025 judicial ruling that found state bans on guns in recreationa...
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. The post Michigan Republicans Push to Expand Concealed Carry in Bars, Churches and Hospitals app...
The .220 Swift was the fastest production cartridge for many decades, and it still beats factory 22 Creedmoor speed. But is it really top dog? The post 220 Swift vs. 22 Creedmoor: Which Is King of the .22 Centerfires? appeared first on Outdoor Life.