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Federal Premium's new Solid Core line of handgun loads provides hunters with a tough, flat-nose lead bullet that holds together while blowing through bone, providing high weight retention and deep penetration. This all-new handgun round is made for stopping attacking animals in their tracks, enabling hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to stay safe in the field.
The new line of Solid Core ammunition is available in 9mm Luger, .357 Mag., .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 Auto and .44 Rem. Mag.
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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.