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Home defense is something that should be taken seriously. While the likelihood of intrusion is very low for many, having a plan in place is key. Across the country, 911 response times have inflated because of a dwindling police force. All over police stations are in desperate need of officers. That is why it is important to have a plan in place. For many that includes a firearm as a means for protection. There are many options out there including handguns, shotguns, and rifles. Each has it

Welcome to the Gun Bench. This is a series where we at Straight Talk bring our readers into the thought process behind how we set up our gear for various roles and scenarios. There is a saying that purpose drives gear. In the gun world, that saying rings clear. With each selection of equipment, there is a purpose—whether it be for hunting, competitive shooting, home defense, or survival—that equipment matters and must stand up to the task at hand. This series looks to help with the thought

BackstorySeveral years ago, before a global pandemic ripped apart our world (or so that’s what we were told), Hi-Point Firearms rolled out a “Name that Nine” contest on its social media platforms. Hi-Point, the most named firearm in existence, thought to let its fanbase (or hater base, depending on your outlook) come up with the name for its upcoming new pistol. Let’s just say the Social Media team probably regretted that decision and probably consumed more Bud Light (ehem, it was acceptab

At Straight Talk, we do our best to keep you, the reader, up to date on new releases. However, there are times when we fail. And during the summer, despite our pleas to manufactures to slow down, so that some of us may take a summer vacation, we get behind. And it so happens that while we were away from our keyboards, that several new guns were released that caught our eyes. So, let’s roll up the sleeves and talk about some new firearms—rapid fire style.Brazilian TakeoverRossi, a subsidiar

While it wasn’t long ago that Smith & Wesson released its Performance Center iteration of the M&P in 10mm, they are back, yet again, with another pistol in the popular M&P line. While most companies pack it in during the summer, focusing on building up inventory for the demanding holiday season, this year is a bit different, a plethora of companies are continually introducing new products. Manufacturers are trying to buck the common summer slow-down by spreading out new release

The Revolutionary War, I feel, is often misunderstood. Maybe that’s due to our own ignorance, or rather a failing in our education system. We teach and discuss the war with romanticized patriotism—it is in fact the war that leads to the birth of our nation. However, we don’t realize how close the conflict came to defeat. To borrow from the sports world, the Continentals snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat. If it weren’t for a few gaffs by British leadership, the war might have turne