The often-imitated, never-duplicated XDMAN reviews Springfield's biggest new launch in years, the Springfield Hellcat. Recently, Springfield Armory released the Hellcat, which currently stands as the highest-capacity micro-compact semi-automatic handgun in production. The gun was released so recently, in fact, that it may not seem like our reviewer could have had time to do a … [Read more...] about Springfield Armory’s New Hellcat Pistol: In-Depth Review
Trace Munson
4 Reasons I Don’t Open Carry
It's your right and mine...but that doesn't mean I have to use that right. About five years ago, the NRA released a statement about open carry that quickly had the gun-owning community up in arms (pun intended. Sue me). A critique of people who were open-carrying their guns as part of protests in Texas, the statement read in part: "...it’s downright weird and certainly not a … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons I Don’t Open Carry
Facing NRA Lawsuit, San Francisco Says “Uncle”
Who knew that "domestic terrorists" have lawyers and a copy of the Bill of Rights? It's a sad day for America when it becomes necessary to employ a very expensive team of lawyers to explain to a government body (in this case, San Francisco's Board of Supervisors) that the first two Amendments to the Constitution actually forbid them from blacklisting anyone with ties to the … [Read more...] about Facing NRA Lawsuit, San Francisco Says “Uncle”
Guns Save Lives: Defenders With Disabilities Edition
Self-defense is a human right, and you don't lose it if you are, or become, disabled. Ask any law-enforcement officer about the quality of criminals these days, and they'll tell you: The vast majority of them aren't exactly evil geniuses, a la Professor Moriarty, nor are they particularly brave. In general, two-legged predators are very much like the four-legged variety; … [Read more...] about Guns Save Lives: Defenders With Disabilities Edition
First-Time Hunter Wins Rocky Mountain Goat Tag, My Undying Envy
Anyone who has spent enough time in the outdoors shooting, hunting, or fishing will recognize that moment when you watch an utter neophyte, someone brand-new to the sport, just stroll on in and hook the biggest fish, shoot the biggest buck, or take home grand prize in the whole shootin' match. Growl as we will about "beginner's luck," it's always a pleasure to see a newbie get … [Read more...] about First-Time Hunter Wins Rocky Mountain Goat Tag, My Undying Envy
