New Crime Prevention Research Center findings show armed citizens stopped 37% of identified active shooter attacks between 2014 and 2025, dramatically exceeding the rate reflected in FBI reports. The research raises questions about federal reporting and the role of lawful carry in stopping violen...
An Austin man shot a 61-year-old who police say followed him through a Circle K lot threatening to kill him. He called 911 and stayed. Read the original story: Austin Man Turns and Fires on 61-Year-Old Who Followed Him Through Circle K Lot Threatening to Kill Him, Police Say
Connecticut does not allow bear hunting, and its bear-conflict numbers stand apart from every neighboring state. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reported over 3,000 conflicts between residents and bears in 2024, including 67 incidents of bears breaking into homes. Of the ten...
The social utility of firearms extends far beyond self-defense. From preventing violent crime and protecting innocent lives to preserving individual liberty, lawful gun ownership provides benefits that deserve recognition in the debate over firearms and the Second Amendment.
Converting an AR-15 to .22 LR can save money on every range trip. Here's how the CMMG Bravo conversion kit compares with a dedicated rimfire upper in reliability, accuracy, and maintenance.
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 ...
ZeroTech Optics USA has introduced the Thrive HD Reflex Sight 3 MOA, a compact 1x optic designed for compatible pistol, rifle and shotgun mounts. The sight uses an RMR mounting footprint and ships with both low and high Picatinny bases in the box.
Most of the emergency gear I own usually plays double duty as part of my primary camping gear. Put simply, if it’s not likely to get used, I don’t really want to have it around. The WeatherX XPCW19B is one item that I’d normally file into the category of “survival” gear, but it’s turn...
New research from the Second Amendment Foundation uses CDC mortality data to challenge claims that firearms are the leading cause of death among American children. The findings expose how age brackets and combined death categories shape the gun-control narrative.
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms from JDH Capital, adding 132 years of bolt-action rifles and shotguns to its lineup. Read the original story: Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales