Eric R. Poole

Oct 1, 2024 | gunsandammo.com | Eric R. Poole

The legality of body armor is confusing to many. Federal law regulates body armor under 18 USC Section 931. Felons are prohibited from purchasing or possessing body armor, but body armor is legal in most states. Despite questions of constitutionality, New York is the only state that restricts its citizens from purchasing body armor. Federally, using armor in the commission of a crime is illegal, but many states have also passed laws that make it illegal to wear while committing a crime.

May 17, 2024 | gunsandammo.com | Eric R. Poole

Expensive. That’s the first word that came to mind when learning that the Falco CX85 Carbon Fiber Holster retails for $599. Surveying the holster market, I only found exotic leather holsters and some hand-carved leather costing as much. “Worth” is subjective, but few true carbon-fiber holsters exist. Many holsters appear as carbon-fiber, though they're usually a plastic or Kydex shell with a simulated carbon-fiber appliqué.

Mar 31, 2024 | gunsandammo.com | Eric R. Poole

More than 500 spent cases littered the range, a mix of brass from Federal, Hornady, Magtech, and others. Accuracy and reliability were flawless with the Rost Martin RM1C, despite its compact size. “I don’t think I hardly missed,” the last police officer on the firing line said. “Even through the double- and triple-tap drills. I usually miss the second or third shots in rapid-fire strings with most compact autos, but not this one.

Mar 21, 2024 | gunsandammo.com | Eric R. Poole

No, “xecutive” is not a misspelling, at least as it applies to the latest inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster introduced by N8 Tactical. N8 Tactical is a continuation of the former company N82 Tactical, which was acquired by MTC Holsters, the parent company of Crossbreed Holsters, in January 2020. A lengthier history of N8 Tactical can be read in the “Carry Rig” column of Guns & Ammo’s January 2021 issue.

Nov 17, 2023 | gunsandammo.com | Eric R. Poole

Press the trigger on a loaded pistol and the gun should fire. When properly aimed, you should expect to strike the intended target. Actualizing this concept for a purpose in the hands of an individual is a challenge addressed by many since the invention of the hand cannon. The XD pistol was first seen in Guns & Ammo’s January 2002 issue. Since then, Springfield Armory has offered the market a multitude of variants, evolving the platform and satisfying the different needs of American shooters.