2020-07-28 16:06
Jeff Quinn of GunBlast photographed in 2014 at his home in Dover, Tennessee. (Photo: Ben Philippi / Guns.com)
It is with much sorrow that we say goodbye to Jeff Quinn of GunBlast, who p… Read More
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2020-07-28 10:00
The FXH-45 now comes in a sleek FDE aesthetic. (Photo: American Tactical)
American Tactical expands the color options on its FXH-45 pistol, adding Flat Dark Earth to the list of available st… Read More
2020-07-28 09:22
New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer is doubling down on the modularity of its popular P320 series pistols by offering standalone Fire Control Units as a base for custom work.
The P320 Custom Work… Read More
2020-07-28 08:50
A 1700s engraving showing a room of people scared by a faux ghost. (Photo: Library of Congress)
Lawmakers in the Empire State last week approved what they call the toughest ban on so-called… Read More
2020-07-27 10:00
Knowing when to pull your gun in self-defense, and more importantly, when not to, is critical in a de-escalation strategy. De-escalation and non-escalation are often overlooked aspects of tr… Read More
2020-07-27 10:00
Pulsar unveiled the new Axion XM30S. (Photo: Pulsar)
Pulsar adds a new thermal monocular to its Axion lineup, introducing the Axion XM30S.
The Axion XM30S offers a 1024×768 AMOLED disp… Read More
2020-07-27 08:14
This amazingly rare Semmerling LM-4, serial number 31, is up for grabs in the Guns.com Vault for the decerning collector. It looks like a small semi-automatic. But it only looks that way. (P… Read More
2020-07-24 10:26
After a multi-million dollar campaign delivered one-party control to Virginia, which within months saw five controversial gun control laws enacted, Everytown is looking to repeat the model i… Read More
2020-07-24 09:19
Hornady is now supplying an unspecified military unit with a subsonic 190-grain .300 AAC Blackout load for CQB use. (Photos: Hornady/Department of Defense)
Nebraska-based ammo maker Hornady… Read More
2020-07-23 11:00
Using the CTK P3 Ultimate Gun Rest is one of the easiest ways to help dial in your optics. (Photo: Sean Curtis/Guns.com)
LWRC International, based in Cambridge, Maryland, makes fine rifles… Read More
2020-07-23 10:02
Applicants who meet the qualifications for a FOID card in Illinois are supposed to receive it in 30 days. A federal lawsuit contends that just isn’t happening. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns… Read More
2020-07-23 10:00
It’s a question that’s been around as long as Texas has been around, why do Texans love guns so much?
To figure out the answer to this, we surveyed the state capitol of Austin a… Read More
2020-07-23 07:13
The Great American Outdoors Act aims to support access to public lands for purposes to include hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. (Photo: Ruger)
Conservation, sportsmen, and pro-hu… Read More
2020-07-22 09:51
With a distinctive full-lug vent-rib barrel that gave the gun much of the same look and feel of their vaunted Python, the Colt Diamondback was popular with a host of buyers. (Photos: Guns.co… Read More
2020-07-22 07:48
Following in the path of the head-turning P365 SAS, Sig Sauer has now applied the same treatment to another of their micro-compact 9mm pistols, the P938.
Announced on Tuesday, the new P938… Read More
2020-07-21 12:05
Speer’s Gold Dot ammo achieves reliable ignition and cycling in part due to its sealed primers and distinctive nickel-plated brass. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Idaho-based Speer annou… Read More
2020-07-21 12:00
Steve Newlan of Windsor Arms Co. photographed in 2018 firing his select-fire M16 with an Adam Arms piston upper receiver chambered in Russian 5.45x39mm. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com)
The 15… Read More
2020-07-21 10:00
Federal’s Hydra-Shok Deep gains the addition of .380 Auto. (Photo: Federal)
Federal began rolling out its new Hydra-Shok Deep .380 Auto cartridge earlier this month, with shipments arr… Read More
2020-07-21 09:01
Ever seen a stack of old gun magazines and wondered what they would sound like if they came to life and started talking? Well, we have the next best thing.
Through the miracle of the interwe… Read More
2020-07-21 07:37
A recent survey among likely voters found strong support for gun ownership (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
A new survey among likely voters in 18 key battleground states found the number one re… Read More
2020-07-20 12:03
The Laser Grip from Viridian helps improve accuracy for North American Arms revolver shooters. (Photo: Viridian)
Viridian gives revolver shooters a laser boost, introducing new Grip Lasers f… Read More
2020-07-20 10:17
Keeping those AR mags in working order doesn’t have to be a chore (All Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
A simple step that is often missed in the act of care and maintaining semi-automatic… Read More
2020-07-17 11:06
(Photo: DeSantis)
Holster maker DeSantis accommodates new Taurus G3c owners, introducing 15 holsters ready to accept the new concealed carry pistol.
The G3c models use American-Premium hides… Read More
2020-07-17 10:00
The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun.
A v… Read More
2020-07-17 08:34
The Walther TP was only made from 1961 to 1971 but even then had a decidedly retro style– and for good reason. (Photo: Guns.com)
Carl Walther and his son, Fritz, created the company&rs&hell…Read More
2020-07-16 10:00
The Thunderstruck, which debuted at SHOT Show in 2019, is an interesting little revolver.
Every once in a while, a gun comes along that makes you scratch your head and wonder, “what th… Read More
2020-07-16 10:00
Savage Arms unveils new PRS style rifles for left-handed shooters. Pictured above: The Model 110 Precision Left-Hand. (Photos: Savage Arms/Graphic: Guns.com)
Savage Arms brings more options… Read More
2020-07-16 07:24
Under there is a Ruger 96-44 lever-action carbine and, yes, it actually works. (Photo: Screenshot/ADF Customs)
In a true salute to the human spirit in the face of onerous anti-gun laws, a Br… Read More
2020-07-16 06:40
You could almost mistake the new Colt Royal Blue 1911 Classic for a Commercial Government Model from the 1950s. (Photos: Colt)
In the latest installment of getting back to its roots, Colt an… Read More
2020-07-15 15:00
The 2020 USPSA JP Enterprises PCC National Championship marked the first stand-alone PCC national event — making history for the PCC division. Held June 18 through June 21 in Frostpro… Read More
2020-07-15 13:00
Popular handgun maker Taurus has put out many “raging” guns over the years—Raging Bull, Raging Hornet, Raging Judge, Raging Thirty, and Raging Bee. Now, there’s a Ra… Read More
2020-07-15 10:00
Revolvers are great assets to have on the trail, but why? (Photo: Jeff Wood/Guns.com)
A good revolver on a hike can be a valuable asset. Whether for self-defense – from two or four-leg… Read More
2020-07-15 09:12
Indian troops have been fielding new SIG 716 rifles over the past several months, replacing troublesome INSAS 5.56mm rifles with frontline troops tasked with counter-terror missions. (Photo:… Read More
2020-07-14 11:00
Smith & Wesson’s small J-frame revolvers are among its most popular. They’ve been going strong for 70 years, starting with the introduction of the gun that would become the… Read More
2020-07-14 08:57
Sporting a 4.25-inch barrel, Springfield Armory’s latest M1911-style pistol, the Commander-length Ronin Operator, just hit the market.
The Illinois-based company introduced its f… Read More
2020-07-14 07:59
Federal’s new Force X2 12 gauge shells carry nine segmented 00 buck pellets that split into 18 wound channels. (Photos: Federal)
Offering copper-plated split buckshot that doesn’… Read More
2020-07-14 06:47
At least two national gun control organizations took federal loans during the COVID-19 crisis to stay operational while advocating stronger gun restrictions and prohibitions. (Photo: Guns.co… Read More
2020-07-13 11:00
The events of 2020 have many Americans rethinking their stance on guns. Read on to find out why. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
The narrative on guns in the U.S. has taken a dramatic shift… Read More
2020-07-13 10:30
Over the last 25 years, Bond Arms of Granbury, Texas has established a unique interpretation of the classic derringer platform. Their pistols feature a double shot barrel that flips up and… Read More
2020-07-13 10:00
Why are revolvers still the go-to gun for some gun owners? (Photo: Jeff Wood/Guns.com)
Many years ago, Samuel Colt brought to market a product that changed the way people lived. As the adage… Read More
2020-07-13 08:28
The 2002 State Department blocked suppressor exports from U.S. companies to overseas commercial markets. That prohibition was lifted this month. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
President Trump… Read More
2020-07-13 07:03
Despite past programs such as SPIW, ACR, and OCIW that left the U.S. Army still fielding successive generations of Eugene Stoner’s AR platform at the end of the day, today’s NGSW… Read More
2020-07-10 10:00
Working the slick lever on a rifle is just as enjoyable and even more affordable in rimfires. Whether bringing up the next generation of young hunters or merely punching holes in tin cans, r… Read More
2020-07-10 10:00
When John “Skinny” Clarke isn’t shooting a Single Action Shooting Society match, he functions as the editor-in-chief of The Cowboy Chronicle, a quarterly publication dedic… Read More
2020-07-10 05:35
The $300 Taurus G3c is positioned to give more expensive micro-compact 9mm pistols a run for their money (All Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The newest 9mm pistol installment from budget gunma… Read More
2020-07-09 11:30
Sometimes a pandemic pushes you in a direction you didn’t expect. Read on to find out how. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
With the National Shooting Sports Foundation reporting milli… Read More
2020-07-09 11:00
John “Skinny” Clarke showing off single-action shooting skills. (Photo: Don Summers/Guns.com)
John Clarke acts as editor-in-chief of The Cowboy Chronicle, a quarterly publication… Read More
2020-07-09 08:53
This beautiful Norinco Type 84S-1 AKS available in the Guns.com Vault is a Chicom-made underfolder that was only imported in 1989. (All Photos: Guns.com)
Gather round and hear a tale of an e… Read More
2020-07-08 15:00
Few guns define a nation like the Winchester 1873. A fine piece of American-made steel and walnut granted repeatable firepower to the hearty souls venturing westward – not to mention… Read More
2020-07-08 11:00
The Sig P365 and its models, like the P365 XL pictured above, made waves in the gun industry. (Photo: Josh Wayner/Guns.com)
Last week we explored the origins and evolution of the Sig Sauer P… Read More
2020-07-08 10:35
The Deutsche Werke-made Ortgies pistols are a curious installment in gun culture that survives today. (All Photos: Guns.com)
An obscure product of the 1920s, the German-made Ortgies pi… Read More
2020-07-08 08:03
Subway subtly changed their policy to include a request that “guests (other than authorized law enforcement) refrain from openly displaying firearms inside restaurants — ev… Read More
2020-07-07 13:00
Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembere… Read More
2020-07-07 11:32
“Country music legend Charlie Daniels belts out the tunes at a concert in front of 4th Infantry Division headquarters. Camp Liberty was the final stop on the band’s second concer… Read More
2020-07-07 10:10
Marines South of Hagaru-ri, Korea, December 6, 1950 while “Marine and naval air are working over enemy positions with napalm.” (Photo: USMC Archives)
Some 70 years ago this month… Read More
2020-07-07 10:00
Sharp Shooters in Lubbock, Texas has an enormous selection of firearms. (Photo: Sharp Shooters Gun & Safe/Facebook.com)
Since 1992 Sharp Shooters in Lubbock, Texas has served its fine ci… Read More
2020-07-06 11:25
If you wanted a new Gen 4 9mm or .40S&W-chambered Glock, better hurry because the company is moving to Gen 3 or 5 only when it comes to those models. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
While t… Read More
2020-07-06 10:00
Clayton Wisdom, aka molefty_18, is known for shooting fast and bringing home the hardware. (Photo: Clayton Wisdom)
When he was 11 years old, Clayton Wisdom’s uncle handed him his first… Read More
2020-07-06 08:23
Mills and drill presses have been around for a while, and pending legislation would ban any from private ownership that falls under a broad definition approved by a gun-control group. (Photo… Read More
2020-07-06 07:04
Introduced last summer, the Springfield Armory Hellcat is billed as the” smallest highest-capacity 9mm in the world,” packing 11+1 rounds (13+1 with extended magazine) in a 3-inc… Read More
2020-07-03 11:00
It’s been a few years that I wanted to build a catapult to launch targets into the air to shoot with my shotgun. Thanks to COVID, I finally got around to it. It has provided hours of… Read More
2020-07-03 05:01
Back-to-back World War champs and arguably the strongest military in the world, America’s Soldiers have carried a wide array of rifles in the past 244 years.
Colonial origins
Going as… Read More
2020-07-02 11:00
Ben Philippi photographed with the American Flag and his trusty Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com)
A Canadian by birth, this year’s Independence Day is diffe… Read More
2020-07-02 11:00
The Guns.com Texas team consists of four leading players — Mark Sims, Jason Alberts, Nick Crawford, and Don Summers. These men traverse the gun landscape bringing used guns to consumer… Read More
2020-07-02 11:00
Jeff Barry takes aim with other waterfowlers shooting Kent Cartridge ammunition. (Photo: Jeff Barry)
How does a company without the biggest name in the industry or the flashiest marketing ma… Read More
2020-07-02 06:13
Background check data suggests Americans are more fond of their right to keep and bear arms than ever. (Photo: Guns.com)
Continuing to set new monthly records, last month was the highest Jun… Read More
2020-07-01 11:30
The Sig Sauer P365 changed the concealed carry game. But how? (Photo: Josh Wayner/Guns.com)
The market for concealed carry pistols has been full for some time. Though not necessarily a probl… Read More
2020-07-01 11:16
“We’re proud of our American heritage,” says Savage about their newest Rascal. (Photo: Savage)
A Patriotic addition to the Massachusetts-based company’s line of singl… Read More
2020-07-01 10:00
With fairly quick prep time, this zippy appetizer is sure to impress guests and is a delectable way to use small cuts of meats like goose, duck, or dove breasts instead of the standard big g… Read More
2020-07-01 10:00
The Colt Woodsman is credited as the first successful rimfire .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol. The Woodsman enjoys a rich history as a true American icon. Designed by John Moses Browning… Read More
2020-07-01 08:55
Ruger’s 10/22 has been around for 50 years, but the factory option that includes a Takedown variant with an installed Magpul Backpacker stock is new. (Photos: Ruger)
Ruger has further… Read More
2020-06-30 12:57
With a magazine capacity of 16-rounds, Standard Manufacturing’s DP-12 double-barreled 12-gauge could very well be the ultimate home-defense shotgun.
TWO BARRELS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
Th… Read More
2020-06-30 10:00
Blackhawk announced the arrival of a new addition to its T-Series line, expanding the lineup to include a Level 3 duty light-bearing holster compatible with red dots.
The T-Series Red Dot S… Read More
2020-06-30 08:49
Screenshot of Vice President Joe Biden’s recent interview along with a split-screen of General Gage’s orders of Feb. 1775 instructing his men to be on the lookout for cannons not… Read More
2020-06-29 10:34
Remington has been around since 1816 and recent reports signal it could become owned by an Arizona-based Native American nation. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Remington, America’s oldes… Read More
2020-06-29 10:00
USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals is one of the biggest and most competitive 3-Gun competitions each year. Originally slated for March 2020, the event was moved to June 2020 due to COVID-19. The re… Read More
2020-06-29 08:18
Colt first began marketing the semi-auto AR-15 Sporter to consumers in 1963 and it has continued to be a popular model for the company. After a brief break to fill military orders, they have… Read More
2020-06-29 07:30
Up until 2008, Washington D.C. had a ban on personal handgun ownership, a prohibition only scrapped after the Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional. (Photo: Guns.com)
Anti-gun advocates… Read More
2020-06-26 10:37
Republicans in the U.S. House want those who propose to cut back on police to keep in mind that that gun rights are often hamstrung as well. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Republicans on Capit… Read More
2020-06-26 09:38
The smallest pistol that the storied firearms maker has produced in the past 40 years, the new FN 503 is a micro-compact 9mm that can fill a lot of needs for today’s gun buyer. (All Ph… Read More
2020-06-25 10:00
Unique has been a word tossed around to describe several hunting weapons that find themselves without a category. Weapons like the Benjamin Pioneer Airbow and some big-bore PCP air rifles c… Read More
2020-06-25 09:36
Polymer80 has been popular with hobbyists in recent years for their pistol and AR frame kits. (Photo: Polymer80)
Describing popular hobby gun kit provider Polymer80 as “selling untrace… Read More
2020-06-25 08:24
A variant of the Sig Sauer P320 with a number of upgrades to include a coyote-tan PVD coated stainless steel slide and a removable top plate for optics, the M18 can use a 17-round 9mm flush… Read More
2020-06-24 13:00
If you’re looking for deals on firearms, then look no further than the Guns.com Clearance section. Here you’ll find an additional 25 percent off already low prices on Certified U… Read More
2020-06-24 05:41
Small enough to fit into the “fifth pocket” of a pair of jeans, the modern mini-revolver has been around in one form or another for 50 years. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The fat… Read More
2020-06-23 10:30
The Element Mini Solar Red Dot is powered by one battery but is backed up with solar cells for extra juice in the field. (Photo: Sightmark)
Sightmark announced the arrival of a new red dot t… Read More
2020-06-23 10:00
Guns.com is offering amazing deals on certified used guns from the warehouse as we clear out more space for new guns. Save hundreds of dollars instantly on a wide variety of handguns, rifles… Read More
2020-06-23 09:43
With no Second Amendment to fall back on, gun owners in New Zealand are restricted in what they can own and even that meager allowance is now subject to increasing regulation. (Photo: Chris… Read More
2020-06-23 07:18
Rhode Island gun owners with unserialized firearms could catch a decade in state prison under a new bill speeding to Gov. Raimondo. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Lawmakers in Rhode Island&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-06-22 07:39
Speer took the famous Gold Dot G2 bullet and customized it to function in short-barreled defensive pistols– the Gold Dot CarryGun series. (Photos: Speer)
Idaho-based Speer last w… Read More
2020-06-22 06:42
America’s hunters, anglers, and target shooters chip in a whopping $119 billion annually to the U.S. economy, directly supporting over 1.6 million jobs (Photo: Ruger)
The Great America… Read More
2020-06-19 19:41
Frank DeSomma and his son Cody, photographed outside the POF-USA factory in Phoenix, Arizona in 2014. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com)
Frank DeSomma, president and CEO of Patriot Ordnance Fact… Read More
2020-06-19 12:00
The Naval Proving Ground in Dahlgren, Virginia was established in 1918 and has been testing ordnance for the fleet ever since. We found a great series of original color photos taken at Dahlg… Read More
2020-06-19 11:00
We caught up with a handful of hunters to learn about their favorite big bore cartridges. (Graphic: Guns.com)
For those who’ve harnessed the power of the big bores, there’s no go… Read More
2020-06-19 10:30
Harvesting animals is both a thrill and a great way to connect with nature. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com)
The reasons hunters take to the woods and fields are many — the thrill of… Read More
2020-06-19 07:00
The Kimber Rapide Black Ice is striking from any angle, and in our testing performed well. (All Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
We’ve been kicking around Kimber’s latest M1911A1, th… Read More
2020-06-18 16:00
If I pulled out a box of .375 Winchester ammunition for my new gun, you might ask whether I bought a Winchester Big Bore 94 rifle or a Savage 99 lever-action. That’s where you’d… Read More
2020-06-18 11:24
The M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle, completed by HK’s Columbus Georgia facility after being born overseas at Oberndorf, entered service with the U.S. Army this month. (Photo: U… Read More
2020-06-18 11:00
Norma ammo claimed this beautiful Red Hartebeest at almost 385 yards with one clean shot. (Photo: Stan Pate/Guns.com)
Have you ever heard the term big bore? Is a .300 Winchester Magnum your… Read More
2020-06-18 05:01
It is estimated that as many as 2 million pistol braces. which have exploded in popularity in the past decade, are in circulation of numerous types. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
A group of R… Read More
