Springfield Armory came out with their Hellcat micro-compact pistol in 2019. The Hellcat helped establish the entirely new genre of micro-compact concealed carry pistols. Where previously you had the option of either a full-sized 9mm service pistol or an underpowered pocket gun, the Hellcat packe...
VR has become one of the more popular training aids for firearms in recent times. The AceVR system and GAIM for Aimpoint have become two purpose-built training programs designed for Oculus headsets. Along the way, there have been a variety of firearm-based controllers, holsters, and more designed...
RSWC hits a major milestone with episode 250, featuring John Correia of Active Self Protection. The conversation covers his upbringing, Navy service, ministry, martial arts, firearms instruction, and how ASP grew into a major force in self-defense training content.
When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...
The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...
Holstra is making waves with a budget-friendly appendix carry holster that delivers solid retention, adjustability, and concealment. The post Holstra Holster Review: Affordable Appendix Carry Done Right appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
SRC Tactical offers padded boxer briefs (for men and women) designed for comfort with carrying concealed. There are three models: appendix, three o’clock, and five o’clock, depending on where you carry your firearm. As you can see there’s a Fast Draw Channel cutout padding which...
FBI LEOKA data show 53 officers were feloniously killed in 2025, down from 2024, with early 2026 numbers also trending lower. The long-term pattern is uneven, but officer deaths remain well below earlier peaks.
My very first handgun was a Springfield Armory XD in 9mm. It was around 2007, I was shopping for a home-defense solution and I’d read positive reviews about the XD line in American Rifleman and Guns & Ammo magazines. At decision time, it wasn’t much of a competiti...
To say that no other handgun has been as celebrated, discussed, coveted and produced as much as the Model 1911 by gun designer John Browning is an understatement. Long past the century-old mark, this ubiquitous firearm design shows no sign of fading in popularity or practical use. Sprin...