Springfield Armory Launches Echelon Pistols with Aimpoint COA

Springfield Armory has announced a new line of pistols factory-equipped with the Aimpoint COA, starting with select variants of the Echelon 9mm platform. The new models are cut for Aimpoint’s A-CUT interface, which integrates the optic directly into the slide.

By Eric B •

Get to Know Cold Steel in Three Knives

It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...

By Clayton Walker •

The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns

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...

By Lynndon Schooler •

POTD: Short & Lightweight 5.56 NATO Carbine Developed for Police

Steen Defense  introduced its long‑requested MCRC (Multicaliber Combat Rifle Compact), a compact 5.56×45mm NATO carbine developed as a reinforcement weapon for users who do not primarily serve in front‑line combat roles. Intended for police and military personnel who need more capa...

By Eric B •

Michigan Bills Could End Many Gun-Free Zones, Expanding Carry to Bars and Churches

LANSING, MI – A newly introduced package of firearm bills in Michigan could significantly change where lawful gun owners are allowed to carry, including locations that are currently restricted such as bars and places of worship. The proposed changes are part of a broader legislative effort....

By Luke McCoy •

Carry Gear: 5.11 LVC12 Backpack

Looking for a backpack loaded with tactical features but without the tactical look? That’s exactly what 5.11’s LVC12 offers. The post Carry Gear: 5.11 LVC12 Backpack appeared first on Gun Digest.

By Adam Borisenko •

Flying with Guns: Episode 48 – Southwest from LAS to MSY

Episode 48 was filmed on March 11, flying Southwest Airlines from Las Vegas back to New Orleans. Like most of my recent trips, the process was quick, easy, and exactly what you want when traveling with declared firearms. Check-In at LAS I walked up to the counter and said my usual line that I was...

By Luke McCoy •
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