2018-12-26 03:30
Greeley, PA — While there has been a slew of customized firearms to commemorate WW2 on the market, they’re mostly comprised of the M1911 pistol, the M1 Garand and the Thompson SM… Read More
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2018-12-20 12:30
John Moses Browning’s 1911 pistol has, beyond a doubt, earned the right to be called a legend. The early-20th-century design is still going strong more than 100 years after its adoptio… Read More
2018-12-19 12:30
The FBI defines an “active shooter” as “one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.” It reported 250 active… Read More
2018-12-18 12:30
AMG is an acronym for Advanced Manufacturing Group. This is a group within Vortex’s engineering department that works on projects to be U.S.-made/made with U.S.-sourced parts to produc… Read More
2018-12-17 12:30
It is hard to follow a legend. The Steyr SSG 69 set the standard by which bolt-action tactical rifles were judged for decades. But Steyr had the unenviable position of designing a worthy suc… Read More
2018-12-14 12:30
Most any firearms enthusiast (sounds much better than “gun nut”) can tell a story about a gun they regret losing, whether to casualty, sale or a trade. Any time we get rid of a g… Read More
2018-12-13 12:30
Talking about trigger management can be like bringing up politics or religion in conversation. Shooters get whipped into an ugly froth over the topic. Trigger finger placement and methods fo… Read More
2018-12-12 12:30
1. Pepperball
The LifeLite offers effective, non-lethal self-defense. It launches a pharmaceutical-grade PAVA pepper powder ball up to 60 feet. To engage the threat: Pul… Read More
2018-12-12 00:30
The Westchester New York Police Department recently purchased 14 units of integrally-suppressed 9mm carbines from Brügger & Thomet USA. Designated as the APC9-SD, these carbines hav… Read More
2018-12-11 12:30
I guess rifle cartridges are no different than Hollywood actors, clothing fashion or automobiles. The intricacies of why one cartridge becomes popular and another fades into oblivion are oft… Read More
2018-12-10 12:30
The C-130 Hercules tipped violently and began its steep final descent into Quang Tri. The loadmaster, a grizzled and unflappable master sergeant, yelled, “Stand by, boys… Read More
2018-12-07 12:30
My good friend, Chad McKibben, hasn’t been hunting all that long, but during his deer hunting career, he’s taken some really impressive deer. Part of that has to do with the area… Read More
2018-12-06 12:30
Carrying a handgun for self-defense entails more than just the decision to “pack some heat.” In addition to knowing the laws, selecting the right gun to carry and getting some tr… Read More
2018-12-05 12:30
Concealed carry is easier in the movies. That’s because in the movies, so few of the characters ever have to choose a holster. Aside from racking the action four or five… Read More
2018-12-04 12:30
I have done a few endurance/abuse tests through the years. One, in particular, went 23,000 rounds and change (I still wake up screaming at times). The test gun was a Browning Hi-Power, built… Read More
2018-12-03 12:30
Remington’s Model 700 5-R stainless threaded Gen 2 rifle, a new addition to Big Green’s tactical line, is suitable for a wide range of applications. We put it to the test against… Read More
2018-11-21 12:30
I would never forgive myself if a loved one were attacked and I could not prevent it because all my guns were locked up at home.
For that reason, I believe in carrying when I can; not when i… Read More
2018-11-20 12:30
The Leupold VX-6HD has all the bells and whistles you care about and is possibly the perfect long-range hunting scope. It is comparatively compact, lightweight, has locking exposed turrets… Read More
2018-11-19 12:30
The hammer of Thor, “Mjolnir,” was said to have magical powers. No one save Thor could wield it, because they were neither pure of heart nor strong enough. It woul… Read More
2018-11-16 12:30
Question #1: In the 1920s, this ergonomic pistol turned out to be a nightmare for operators when they tried to reassemble it after cleaning:
A. Remington Model… Read More
2018-11-15 12:30
Absent the correct-velocity ammunition, silencers are anything but silent.
Back in the day, when Agent 007 screwed his “silencer” on his little Walther PPK .380, it likely was a… Read More
2018-11-14 12:30
I love hog hunting. It is probably my favorite type of hunting. I am not referring to shooting feral hogs descended from domestic hogs that escaped captivity and reproduced in the wild. I am… Read More
2018-11-13 12:30
Suppressors (aka “silencers”) are most accurately described as a car muffler for your gun. It doesn’t really make your firearm silent, as in a Hollywood movie (which is why… Read More
2018-11-12 20:48
It’s official. While FN America previously released the SCAR 20S rifle in special packages limited to 200 units, FN America has announced that it will make the SCAR 20S, the civilian v… Read More
2018-11-12 20:32
5 November 2018 — Kimber America, manufacturer of quality custom 1911 pistols, revolvers and rifles, is adding another line of products to their portfolio – a series of striker-f… Read More
2018-11-12 12:30
The Ruger 10/22 is an American icon. For many reasons, it’s one of the best .22-caliber rifles on the market. It’s affordable, economical to operate, accurate, eas… Read More
2018-11-09 12:30
I’m a competitive shooter, but I didn’t start competing until I was about 40 years old. By then, my boys were in their teens, so I never had to really worry about taking little o… Read More
2018-11-08 12:30
Whenever someone says, “It’s too expensive to shoot,” I think of a former neighbor. He was an engineer who raced cars. He raced in two classes and figured that if he was ca… Read More
2018-11-07 12:30
While American hunters have managed to preserve our second amendment rights, it’s high time we reevaluated our national stand on suppressors in the field.
Pilot Kyle Lange directs a he… Read More
2018-11-06 12:30
MAKE: Slumberjack
MODEL: Pursuit Highlander (Kryptek Highlander Camouflage)
SIZE: One size fits all; total volume: 468 cu. in.
MATERIAL: 600D polyester
MSRP: $90
Slumberjack.com
The Pursuit… Read More
2018-11-05 20:57
Hold on to your hats, .22LR enthusiasts: what could be the world’s smallest suppressor will be hitting stores soon. GSL Technology, a company headed by former Gemtech President and pro… Read More
2018-11-05 19:34
Since it was invented and issued to the U.S. Army way back in 1911, the M1911 pistol has become a truly American icon. This over-a-century-old design has seen some refinements, evolving into… Read More
2018-11-05 12:30
It’s no secret that the “holy grail” of tactical shotguns is one that precisely matches the AR-15 in form and function, with identical appearance, controls… Read More
2018-11-02 11:30
While in the military, I never gave much thought to my daily attire, simply because it was dictated what I would wear.
I’m sure a lot of thought and testing went into how my clothes wo… Read More
2018-11-01 11:30
Few would argue that the Mauser action is anything less than a classic. The CZ 527 American Synthetic Suppressor Ready (527 SR) utilizes the classic Mauser action while offering modern flair… Read More
2018-10-29 23:57
Nemo Arms, or New Evolution Military Ordnance, recently announced its latest offering, a pistol designated as the Monark 9mm. What makes this offering unusual for a company like Nemo Arms is… Read More
2018-10-29 23:29
Hudson Manufacturing, makers of the rather unusual and innovative Hudson H9 pistol, has begun shipping their new drop-in H_RD slides for those who pre-ordered the product. Introduced and mad… Read More
2018-10-22 23:59
If you want to have a big-bore defensive revolver for daily carry, the new charter arms in .45 colt is an absolute steal.
The new Charter Arms Bulldog in .45 Colt is on a bigger frame than t… Read More
2018-10-22 23:16
Producing consistent shot placement necessitates a relationship among several components. OEM barrelmaker Tactical Kinetics might be new, but they get it. We test TK barrels in both 6.5 Gren… Read More
2018-10-22 17:02
Just when you thought they couldn’t make laser sights any smaller or more compact, Crimson Trace comes along and up-ends that myth. Crimson Trace is an American laser sight manufacture… Read More
2018-10-22 16:48
The Ruger SP101 series of revolvers has consistently been one of their best-selling items, thanks to its reliability and availability in a wide range of calibers. Fans of this old reliable w… Read More
2018-10-18 11:00
You would assume that “’coon hunting” would refer to the activity of hunting the wild raccoon. Not so.
There are many types of hunting to enjoy in the United States these… Read More
2018-10-17 11:00
I enjoy hunting deer and coyote; but honestly, sitting silently still—in cold weather and often alone—takes some of the fun out of the hunt. A few years ago, when the opport… Read More
2018-10-16 11:00
Following a pack of howling big-game hounds is one of the most exciting ways to hunt bears and cougars.
A young hound barking, treed on a bear in Idaho. Watching well-trained hounds work is… Read More
2018-10-15 21:26
It all started sometime in 1996, when a small company named SERBU introduced its own customized AOW (Any Other Weapon) called the Super Shorty. Based on a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870, the… Read More
2018-10-15 11:00
Hunting season is right around the corner, and you’re gonna need skills. Here are three skills to train for so you’ll have a more successful time afield.
A timeless sport—h… Read More
2018-10-15 01:53
A few days ago we reported Springfield’s release of their new Springfield XD(M) OSP, or XD (Match) Optical Sight Pistol. Not long after, it seems Springfield has decided to expand its… Read More
2018-10-12 11:00
It was a dark, crisp December morning as we motored slowly along the dirt road leading up into the Tehachapi Mountains southeast of Bakersfield, California. My two companions, Norman Hanson… Read More
2018-10-10 11:00
Fall is just around the corner. In anticipation of the season, we take a look at North America’s 10 most popular game animals, both large and small.
By the time you read this, we&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-10-09 11:00
“Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.”
— Rorion Gracie
For many, the idea o… Read More
2018-10-08 16:29
Gone are the days when you used to bust your thumbs loading your AR-15 mags with 5.56 rounds… one. By. One. Thanks to innovative companies like Six Axis Development, those who frequen… Read More
2018-10-08 16:18
Since it was first introduced in 1938, Daisy’s Red Ryder BB gun figured in the childhoods of several generations of Americans. Today, Daisy Outdoor Products introduced a special item t… Read More
2018-10-08 11:00
I’ve had more fun with the new ATN X-Sight 4K Pro digital riflescope than any product I can remember in the last several years. I have temporarily overlooked a few glaring issues with… Read More
2018-10-05 11:00
“Why are you so grouchy?” my young grandson asked one day. He’d obviously been listening to his dad—my son—who, at times has been the reason for my being grouch… Read More
2018-10-04 12:30
You’ve seen us write… now here us talk! Listen to Gun World Editor Robb Manning as he guest stars on the Talking Lead podcast!
This award-winning podcast is all about guns, gea… Read More
2018-10-04 11:00
It’s customary on any hunt to check the zero on your rifle before heading to the field. Usually, the process is just a simple step to verify that the gun is performing the same way it… Read More
2018-10-03 11:00
MAKE: Vulture Equipment Works
MODEL: Vulture Field Cleaning Kit
INCLUDES: Liquid Freakiness (Lf) Lube & Protectant, Liquid Chimera (Lc) Cleaner & Degreaser, 1 microfiber towel, 1 GP… Read More
2018-10-02 00:56
Smyrna, GA. Sept. 24 – Glock Inc. just announced another addition to its lineup of pistols chambered in 9x19mm. Named the Glock 45, this new “Crossover pistol” incorporates… Read More
2018-10-02 00:54
In celebration of its 10th-year anniversary just last September 25, SilencerCo recently introduced its newest product, which it proudly touts as the “quietest .22 suppressor to hit the… Read More
2018-10-02 00:31
Whenever Ruger makes a new rifle, you can bet there will be a slew of innovative companies lined up to create a dizzying and impressive array of aftermarket accessories. This is true for Rug… Read More
2018-10-02 00:10
Springfield Armory recently announced their new offering, the Springfield XD(M) Optical Sight Pistol, which is basically a Springfield XD(Match) that comes with suppressor-height iron sights… Read More
2018-09-21 11:00
We’ve had quite a few students come through our training classes over the years, and most come prepared with the correct gear and clothing. However, every once in a while—to our… Read More
2018-09-20 11:00
Having retired from Special Forces more than four years ago, I no longer have a requirement to kick doors in … unless it’s the bathroom door because my kids or the wife are taki… Read More
2018-09-19 11:00
The SIG Sauer MCX Rattler PSB (Pistol Stabilizing Brace) chambered in .300 BLK is not just another compact AR platform. The adjustable pistol brace and diminutive size/firepower ra… Read More
2018-09-19 08:10
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. announced on their website that former Chairman and CEO of Ruger William B. Ruger Jr. passed away during the weekend. Affectionately known as “Bill&rdqu&hell…Read More
2018-09-18 11:00
When I began shooting in the late 1970s, the world of handguns and rifles—vis-à-vis bullets—was simple. Rifles used “cupand-core” bullets, and they performed p… Read More
2018-09-18 06:14
At the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2018 expo in Kielce, Poland, FB Lucznik Radom revealed its latest offering, the bullpup version of their MSBS-5.56 rifle. The MSBS (Modu… Read More
2018-09-17 11:00
When choosing an AR-15 that might someday be called upon to help defend your life and those of your loved ones, who better to design and build it than someone who has been in the thick of ba… Read More
2018-09-14 11:00
A lifelong passion was sparked by a 9-year-old girl’s curiosity about how her brothers’ guns worked, leading to a career in the male-dominated gun industry.
Debbie Yale (front, c… Read More
2018-09-13 11:00
We were hunting on Greg Badgett’s west Texas ranch. A winter storm had locked the mountains and mesquite draws in a cloak of glistening ice.
The cold weather seemed to have turned up t… Read More
2018-09-12 13:25
The first large-capacity micro-9 is a game-changer
The SIG Sauer P365 comes with a flush-fit 10-round magazine (shown) and a 10-round magazine with a finger rest.
I am fortunate to have the… Read More
2018-09-12 11:00
In 1949, Alexander Sturm and William B. Ruger formed Sturm, Ruger & Company. On limited capital, they bought used tooling, set up shop and began producing an affordable .22 semiautomatic… Read More
2018-09-11 11:00
The ELCAN Specter DR 1-4x is a switch-power prism riflescope that looks like a love child between Sigourney Weaver’s Alien and a steampunk bullet train.
ELCAN is based out of Ontario… Read More
2018-09-11 06:28
A true controllable hand-cannon for dangerous “fur balls” of teeth and claws.
I had been considering taking a solo backpack walkabout in the canyon country in western Colorado. M… Read More
2018-09-11 05:55
The International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2018 recently wrapped up in Kubinka Town in Moscow, and there were quite a few “new” civilian-versions of popular Russian military… Read More
2018-09-11 05:38
Sept. 5, Polk County, Florida – Wisconsin-based firearms company American Defense Manufacturing won the contract to supply SBRs for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team… Read More
2018-09-10 11:00
Staring at very large, fresh, grizzly tracks in the snow has a way of making you wonder if maybe, just maybe, you’re going to end up in one of those hunter-becomes&ndash&hell…Read More
2018-09-07 11:00
I tend to be skeptical of “new-and-improved” products, especially when it comes to EDC gear. When I find something that works for me—a knife, flashlight, holster—I te… Read More
2018-09-06 11:00
The 6.5mm Grendel and 6.8mm Remington SPC were inspired independently while seeking terminal knockdown surpassing .223 Remington/5.56mm NATO perf… Read More
2018-09-05 11:00
The newly-released Taurus Spectrum is both small and ergonomic, but most will see it as a colorful extension of their personalities (although many of us would just order it i… Read More
2018-09-05 07:32
“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
— Matthew 26:41
The flesh might be made weak by temptation, but time and fate also have their effects.
My heart is a frisky… Read More
2018-09-05 00:44
Patriot Park, Kubinka Town, Moscow – At the recently-concluded Army-2018 International Military-Technical Forum, Kalashnikov Concern’s Izhmash company launched a number of new ri… Read More
2018-09-05 00:36
Exciting news for AK-pattern rifle fans: Century Arms, reputed importer of Eastern-bloc rifles, has brought small numbers of their WASR-10 UF models into the market. Based off the Romanian M… Read More
2018-09-05 00:36
For those of who may not have been following the controversial case about how one Cody Wilson and several plaintiffs won a case against the US State Department banning 3D-printing guns and u… Read More
2018-09-04 11:00
Shield Sights SIS-CD Center Dot
MAKE: Shield SightsMODEL: SIS-CD Center Dot (Bullet Drop reticle model available)MSRP: $550
“SIS” stands for “Switchable Interface Sight.&rd&hell…Read More
2018-09-03 11:00
Nestled in the West Virginia foothills not far from the northern edge of the Monongahela National Forest, there is a 750-acre plot of land that can only be described as a shoo… Read More
2018-08-29 11:00
My love for guns and shooting pairs well with my dislike for housework and cleaning. However, I do love organizing my range bag, and I make it a point to carry a few items that even “M… Read More
2018-08-28 11:00
The VX-Freedom line of riflescopes from Leupold is new for 2018. It replaces the venerable and respected VX-1 and VX-2 series. The VX-Freedom is an amalgamation of those former offerings and… Read More
2018-08-28 01:08
21 August, Patriot Park, Kubinka town, Moscow – At Russia’s famed Army-2018 International Military-Technical Forum, Kalashnikov Concern, iconic manufacturer of the AK-47, unveile… Read More
2018-08-28 00:51
Greely, Pennsylvania — Established in 2012, the Kahr Firearms Group includes Auto Ordnance, Kahr Arms and Magnum Research. Two of these companies, namely Magnum Research and Auto Ordna… Read More
2018-08-27 11:00
In 2014, the National Shooting Sports Foundation released data regarding the rise in the number of female shooters and hunters: In 2001, there were an estimated 1.8 million women hunters. By… Read More
2018-08-24 11:00
Freedom Ordnance’s FM-9 belt-fed 9mm is among the most interesting upper receivers ever made for the AR-15. Designed by brothers Michael and David Winge, the FM-9 debuted in 2015 after… Read More
2018-08-23 11:00
The giant “machine” of Nikon isn’t always the first to market, but when it does get there, it tends to have well-vetted, desirable, midrange products with lots of staying p… Read More
2018-08-23 00:01
Another law enforcement agency, the Montgomery Police Department n Alabama, has gotten on the SIG P320 bandwagon. Following the footsteps of Tampa PD, Jacksonville PD, Texas Dept. of Public… Read More
2018-08-22 11:00
History might not always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Taking a quick look around the gun store will leave a casual gun shopper overwhelmed with the number of calib… Read More
2018-08-21 11:00
MAKE: PropperMODEL: Kinetic Tactical PantMSRP: $55Propper
The Propper Kinetic Tactical Pant is built with durable NEXStretch mechanical stretch fabric. It is cut for a women’s shape a… Read More
2018-08-20 11:00
My three boys each got their own BB gun at age 4. We treat them as if they’re real guns, even storing them in my gun safe. They each got their own .22 rifle at age 5, and at… Read More
2018-08-17 11:00
Grunt Style COO Tim Jensen takes a moment from his busy schedule to talk with us.
We sit down with Tim Jensen, the bearded COO of the brash, patriotic company, to find out how grunt style is… Read More
2018-08-16 11:00
Saiga-style shotguns aren’t anything new. But because they offer so many potential advantages over manually operated and tube-fed semiautomatic shotguns, the design never fails to enti… Read More
2018-08-15 11:00
When it comes to revolvers, training can be difficult to find. The revolver is a specific weapon system; and, like the 1911 or the AR15, it requires specific training and certain skills that… Read More
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