The New Face of The .380 ACP

The times they are changing can be applied to the modern world of .380 pistols. Or maybe, the phrase, what’s old is new again works better. I’m not quite sure. Pick one because I need to get to the point. The .380 ACP market used to be one of pocket pistols like the KelTec...

The Origins, History, and Standards of the FBI Ballistic Protocol: Lessons from the Miami Shootout

On April 11, 1986, a firefight erupted in Miami, Florida, forever changing law enforcement practices and ballistic performance in the United States. Known as the Miami Shootout, this deadly confrontation between FBI agents and two heavily armed suspects underscored the need for more effective ammunition and weaponry. The aftermath of this shootout led to...

The Crossbreed Confidant – Carry With Confidence

Crossbreed has been known as a hybrid holster company, but that seems to be changing. I’ve watched Crossbreed move towards all polymer designs with holsters like the Rogue. One of their latest additions to the all-polymer family is the Crossbreed Confidant. The Confident isn’t a holster but a magazine pouch, and it’s not your...