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In this week’s American Rifleman Television web-exclusive video, American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach leaves Heckler & Koch’s Grey Room and heads to the range with HK USA Marketing Director Bill Dermody to shoot an H&K pistol. The HK45 is the modern evolution of the HK USP chambered in .45 ACP. Not only is this a rugged pistol—it’s rated for a 20,000-round minimum service life—but now it’s made at the firm’s new facility in Columbus, Ga., with a mixture of American- and German-made parts. Watch this web-exclusive preview and be sure to see this week's ARTV episode on H&K's Grey Room, Part 1 on the Outdoor Channel.
Like any hobby or pastime that is in any way even vaguely related to machines or technology, firearms attract a (possibly) disproportionate number of “right-brained,” STEM-oriented personalities who like numbers.
Slingshots are fun, but they can also be a legitimate backup defensive tool—in 2023, a 13-year-old Michigan boy saved his 8-year-old sister from being kidnapped by using a $3 slingshot to fire a marble and a rock at the assailant, striking him in the chest and head.
Over the years, Ruger has enhanced its LCP with the introduction of the LCP II and LCP Max. New for 2026, Ruger is offering a new version of the LCP Max with the addition of a Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip.
Off-body carry can be somewhat controversial, but choosing the right gear can go a long way toward successful carry. One good option is the Q.A.P. Series of bags from 945 Industries.