Personal Defense

What I’m Carrying Now: A SIG P290 and a Ball Roadmaster Marine GMT

John W. writes . . . Here’s what I’m carrying during my limited, weekly outings to purchase precious commodities such as toilet paper and fresh fruit. The first trick was taking a picture that includes my…



Why Americans Are Buying Guns: Virginia Accelerates Release of Killers, Rapists, and Kidnappers

Halifax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tracy Martin, right, poses with Kevin Wynn at the Halifax County War Memorial. Martin has objected to the geriatric release of Debra Scribner, 66, convicted in 2012 of first-degree murder, conspiracy…



What I’m Carrying Now: A Smith & Wesson 1911 and a Leatherman Super Tool

Courtesy Charlie B. Charlie B. writes… This is my daily setup: Smith & Wesson 1911 SC .45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230 gr Cobra Gunskin Carroll Shelby hybrid holster Spare 8-round magazine Leatherman Super Tool 300…


What I’m Carrying Now: A SIG P226 Legion in a Spider-Man Holster

Courtesy Jimmy Twotimes Jimmy Twotimes writes . . . I haven’t really altered my daily carry other than adding a mask and gloves. I’m currently carrying a SIG P226 Legion in a Palmetto Leather Works…


San Antonio Woman Shoots, Kills Her Ex With a Shotgun When He Tried to Force His Way Into Her Home

Bigstock Twenty-four-year-old Javier Manuel Plata was apparently one of those exes who couldn’t let go. On Wednesday he tried to force his way into the home of his 33-year-old ex. According to police, Plata had…