2019-06-07 15:02
3-Gun shooters took to the range to destroy hordes of zombies at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska as part of the annual Zombies in the Heartland match.
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2019-06-06 18:00
The single stack pistol genre brings subcompact, concealable styles to gun owners looking to easily stash their weapon on the go. With a stockpile full of great concealed carry options, we… Read More
2019-06-06 17:00
Chambered in 7.63x25mm, or .30-caliber Mauser, this R-713 Schnellfeuer was brought back from Omaha Beach after D-Day. (Photos: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command)
While combing through… Read More
2019-06-06 11:00
The MFQD system swivel is made of billet aluminum with stainless steel bearings while its triangular shape follows the profile of the weapon. (Photos: SOB Tactical)
Sheriff of Baghdad Tactic… Read More
2019-06-06 10:30
Hi-Point’s new 9mm pistol, with a planned MSRP still coming in at the sub-$200 level, is a lot more feature rich than their previous offerings. One thing they don’t have for it… Read More
2019-06-06 10:00
About half of the Allies that hit the beaches and landing zones in Normandy on D-Day were American, while the British and Canadians made up the other half. (Photo: British National Army Muse… Read More
2019-06-05 14:30
Sig’s new Spartan II line of single-action pistols complements their original Spartan-themed set, released previously. The original Spartan series used a flashier oil-rubbed bronze PVD… Read More
2019-06-05 14:00
Mossberg’s newest offering for 2019 is the MC1 pistol. It has been over a 100 years since Mossberg produced a handgun and the one prior to the MC1 was a four shot trapper pistol named… Read More
2019-06-05 11:30
These soldiers of the U.S. Army’s “Big Red One” 1st Infantry Division are embarking in England in June 1944. Destination: Omaha Beach. Note the M1 Garands (Photo: National… Read More
2019-06-05 11:00
(Photo: DC Project via Facebook)
The DC Project will host a fundraising festival this weekend in Burnett, Texas to raise money for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. The group’s goal… Read More
2019-06-05 10:30
This Mauser-made P-38 9mm up for grabs from the Guns.com Vault bears WaA135 Waffenamp inspection stamps and the byf44 manufacturer’s code used by Mauser for these WWII-era guns. (Photo… Read More
2019-06-04 14:00
People marvel at the fact that an AK will fire without its top cover but you would be surprised how many parts on an AR you can pull off and it still clocks in. To prove this point, Eric an… Read More
2019-06-04 11:00
An Illinois gun shop just west of Indiana is leaving the Land of Lincoln for its less restrictive neighbor. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Given a short window by state regulators to comply wi… Read More
2019-06-04 10:30
New rules on feral hogs in Texas will become law in September, aimed at helping to control the growing population of animals. (Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott… Read More
2019-06-04 10:00
First introduced in 1975, the P220 design is still going strong nearly 45 years later. (Photo: Richard Taylor/Guns.com)
As the prime example of the late 20th Century European-designed large… Read More
2019-06-03 13:00
June is National Safety Month and Glock‘s annual “Follow the Four” safety pledge campaign is now fully underway. The campaign encourages each firearm user to follow the fo… Read More
2019-06-03 12:30
The bill would have made the current $10 10-year FOID card a $50/five-year proposition that required fingerprints. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
An Illinois bill that would have required fing… Read More
2019-06-03 12:00
Cocoa, Florida-based Diamondback Firearms has thoroughly updated their striker-fired compact DB9 pistol for 2019. The new Gen 4 model of their decade-old single-stack 9mm handgun inclu… Read More
2019-06-03 11:30
Single stacks are popular options for concealed carry due to their small size. From left to right: Walther PPS, Smith & Wesson M&P Sheild in 9mm and Kahr CW9. (Photo: Jacki Billings/… Read More
2019-06-03 11:00
Under current law, those found in Michigan carrying with a CPL that is one day expired can be charged with a felony. A proposal would drop that to a civil fine to be waived if the license is… Read More
2019-05-31 18:00
(Photo: Hornady)
The 6.5 PRC has gained a respectable following since Hornady Mfg released it two years ago. Long-distance shooters and hunters desire the Precision Rifle Cartridge for the a… Read More
2019-05-31 14:30
If you have some spare time, a wetsuit and a big magnet, apparently you can find some cool stuff in the waterways of Holland.
In the above video, the guys from the Dutch WW2 Magnet Hunters… Read More
2019-05-31 14:00
Speed shooter KC Eusebio earns his sixth World Speed Shooting Championship title. (Photo: Traditions Media)
KC Eusebio follows up a record-setting 2019 US Steel Nationals match with another… Read More
2019-05-31 12:30
A favorite of 1980s British SAS types and other Cold War commandos with giant mustaches, the Heckler & Koch MP5SD is legendary when it comes to hushed up sub guns. To walk you through a… Read More
2019-05-31 12:00
Xtreme Props and Weapons Rentals specializes in providing real guns for some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
Located in Simi Valley, just north of Los Angeles, Xtreme Props and Weapons… Read More
2019-05-31 11:30
The long-term president of the National Fraternal Order of Police, Kenneth Charles “Chuck” Canterbury, Jr., is expected to be nominated to become the Director of the Bureau of Al… Read More
2019-05-31 11:00
Caitlin Connor on the podium after winning gold at the 2018 World Championships. (Photo: USA Shooting)
Caitlin Connor’s journey to the Olympic Games started in her youth. A fan looking… Read More
2019-05-31 10:30
Jack Warne spent over 50 years in the gun industry across two continents. (Photo: Warne Scope Mounts)
Firearms designer and gun culture legend John “Jack” Llewellyn Warne, respon… Read More
2019-05-31 10:00
These sign sharpshooters are dressed to impressed and look ready to see what their lead farm yields. (Photos: Maine DOT)
The Maine Department of Transportation this week posted a series of t… Read More
2019-05-30 14:00
Nicknamed the “Malysh” which translates roughly to “kid” or “little one,” the OTs-21 handgun is a pint-sized Russian deep concealment gun.
Created in 199… Read More
2019-05-30 13:30
A USCCA rep talks with a visitor. The Concealed Carry Expo saw over 10,000 guests total. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association said over 10,000 men and women… Read More
2019-05-30 13:00
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon is closer to a replacement as lawmakers have added more money that the Army asked for to an upcoming budget to cover a proposed new machine gun. (Photo: U.S… Read More
2019-05-30 12:00
Gun owners in Illinois could face mandatory fingerprinting, higher fees and more requirements under pending legislation. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Lawmakers in Illinois approved a plan on… Read More
2019-05-30 11:30
Whenever I’m in the market for a new gun, a pawn shop is probably the last place I would think of looking, that is until I met Freddy Garza. Garza is the owner of a family business ca… Read More
2019-05-30 10:30
Sig Sauer has listened to those who want (or need) a P365 with a manual safety and responded. (Photo: Sig)
For those who prefer a manual external safety on their pistols– or live in st… Read More
2019-05-29 17:00
The new Sig Sauer P365 15-round magazine provides an additional 5 rounds to the legacy P365 pistol and is compatible with the upcoming P365XL (Photos: Sig)
With the new P365XL on the way, Si… Read More
2019-05-29 16:30
Botswana’s elephant population has grown to over 130,000 in recent years, leading to increasing human interaction, sometimes fatal. (Photo: Pixabay)
Citing increased human-wildlife con… Read More
2019-05-29 16:00
The SCAR-17 by FN-USA needs no introduction. Like most guns used by elite warriors in the U.S. military, civilian shooters covet the venerable weapon. Personally, the SCAR is one of my… Read More
2019-05-29 12:30
When you are talking about a solid rung on the 1911 ladder, Rock Island’s guns work and work well, providing excellent value on the investment, and they come in a wide array of styles… Read More
2019-05-29 12:00
Bruce Piatt took first at the Bianchi Cup match. (Photo: Whistle Communications)
World champion shooter Bruce Piatt took home the coveted NRA Bianchi Cup National Action Pistol Championship… Read More
2019-05-29 11:30
Renowned competition shooter Lena Miculek shares her best tips for diving into 3-Gun, offering advice to new competitors.
Miculek suggests starting with pistol skills as those can often be… Read More
2019-05-29 11:00
A large environment bill presented to Gov. Walz with a veto-proof margin has some 2A wins to include funding for gun safety and hunting activities in school physical education classes. (Phot… Read More
2019-05-28 13:30
The 137-year old Winchester lever gun, discovered in a remote area of the park in 2014, now has a new display at the Great Basin National Park visitor center. (Photos: Great Basin National P… Read More
2019-05-28 13:00
The Colt Pocket Nine, only made in 1999, is now rarely encountered. (Photos: Guns.com)
Best known for their full-sized .45ACP single actions, Colt tried to break that mold by marketing a dou… Read More
2019-05-28 12:30
Kentucky Ballistics looks to set their own records, attempting to overtake Jerry Miculek’s five-shot revolver world record.
Scott over at Kentucky Ballistics hoped to pull off five sh… Read More
2019-05-28 12:00
Maryland’s Handgun Permit Review Board only sustained decisions by the State Police to revoke permits or deny applications in about 13 percent of cases. State Dems moved to disband the… Read More
2019-05-28 11:30
A wall of Beretta shotguns on display. (Photo: Jacki Billings)
Team Beretta pulled out a dominating performance at the 2019 U.S. Open in Pennsville, New Jersey, earning 20 podium honors in s… Read More
2019-05-28 11:00
CZ’s 527 American Rifle series has a lot of options, including a suppressor-ready 7.62x39mm with a synthetic stock and it apparently shoots very well when cold. Essentially a mini-Mau… Read More
2019-05-28 10:30
Those legally able to possess a firearm could carry them without a license for up to a week in Texas during a declared disaster if Gov. Abbott signs a bill headed his way. (Photo: Chris Eger… Read More
2019-05-28 10:00
The last rifle built for the U.S. military at Springfield Armory was the M14, and historic photos from its production vouch that it was made “old school.”
Put into production in… Read More
2019-05-24 14:00
Florida-based Inter Ordnance this week announced they now are shipping the Kral-manufactured IO XB bullpup shotgun under their banner.
I.O. is typically known for their AK and AR offerings… Read More
2019-05-24 12:30
Capable emptying a 20-round magazine of .30-06 rounds in under three seconds when cyclic, the Colt Monitor could bring it when needed. (Photo: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, cour… Read More
2019-05-24 12:00
If you are looking for your own piece of history, this circa 1918 Springfield Model 1903 is in our vault currently and is looking for a forever home.
In honoring those who have sacrificed wh… Read More
2019-05-23 16:46
If you’re an aficionado of high-end guns and catch yourself in the Birmingham-area you should stop by Caliber. Located just a stone’s throw from the Magic City in Homewood the g… Read More
2019-05-23 14:30
The new Ruger American Rifle Hunter features Magpul’s fully-adjustable American Hunter stock with enhanced ergonomics. (Photos: Ruger)
Ruger is now offering a version of their ever-exp… Read More
2019-05-23 14:00
Magnum Research‘s new .429 DE cartridge shows potential but how does it compare to the legacy .44 Magnum and .50 AE rounds? To find out, Scott with Kentucky Ballistics managed to get… Read More
2019-05-23 13:30
What two things go great together in Texas? You might be thinking cowboys and rodeos but, in this case, it’s trucks and guns. Meet Chris Moss, owner of Hill Country Truck Store and Fi… Read More
2019-05-23 13:30
The Tactica Belly Band features a molded shell on a fabric band. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
Concealed carry without belt loops offers a unique problem to the concealed carry world. How… Read More
2019-05-23 12:30
LMT, founded in Illinois in 1980, in now an Iowa-based company. (Photo: LMT)
LMT Defense this week announced they have successfully relocated their manufacturing plant and headquarters from… Read More
2019-05-23 12:00
From motorcycle-mounted Vickers machine guns to Glisenti pistols and Winchester Trench Guns, this amazing supercut has you covered.
Over a four year period, the Historical Breechloading Sma… Read More
2019-05-23 11:30
Gun owners listen to a free seminar about concealed carry techniques. (Photo: Jacki Billings)
Firearms instructors across the nation will band together to provide free training courses to te… Read More
2019-05-23 11:00
When planning to buy a concealed carry handgun people tend to conflate “best” with “small,” but small relates to different people in different ways. Six-foot-two Bert… Read More
2019-05-22 15:00
Originally manufactured in Izhevsk, Russia, the Saiga 12 shotgun has its roots deeply planted in the birthplace of its brethren, the iconic AK rifle. The Saiga’s obvious appeal to AK… Read More
2019-05-22 14:30
An estimated 475,000 Japanese Type 14 and Type 94 Nambu pistols were made, with many coming back to the U.S. after WWII as war trophies. Steinel Ammo is now making new cartridges for these r… Read More
2019-05-22 14:00
What’s not to like about a Colt Gold Cup? (Photos: Richard Taylor/Guns.com)
An absolute classic offshoot of the standard M1911, the Colt Gold Cup series are iconic match pistols, and w… Read More
2019-05-22 12:00
Auto-Ordnance has a trio of commemorative firearms paying homage to the men, units, and feats of courage related to D-Day. (Photos: Auto-Ord)
Thompson Auto-Ordnance has landed a series of GI… Read More
2019-05-22 11:30
While “a country boy can survive,” to help carry on a hunting tradition, Bocephus is looking for a lost family heirloom 16-gauge, no questions asked. (Photo: Steve Smith/Facebook… Read More
2019-05-22 11:00
Springfield Armory is expanding their XD-M OSP line to include a 10mm pistol (Photos: SA)
Illinois-based Springfield Armory is growing their optics-ready XD-M series by adding an offering ch… Read More
2019-05-21 13:30
FN this week announced plans to make the MK 48 machine gun, typically chambered for 7.62 NATO, in 6.5mm Creedmoor (Photo: FN)
Virginia-based FN America this week is unveiling a new version o… Read More
2019-05-21 13:00
Ruger has made a stainless version of their classic LCP, once just a limited edition run, a regular catalog item. (Photos: Ruger)
Ruger announced this week that their classic LCP micro .380A… Read More
2019-05-21 12:30
The promised M98 DWM is a throwback of sorts to Mauser’s past (Photos: Mauser)
Germany rifle maker Mauser is teasing on social media that a DWM-branded M98 could be on the horizon in c… Read More
2019-05-21 12:00
Bob Faxon founded the company after designing the ARAK-21. (Photo: Faxon Firearms)
Bob Faxon’s journey in the firearms industry began at his kitchen table. Using knowledge accrue… Read More
2019-05-21 11:30
When it comes to muzzle devices, there is a lot of confusion between what makes one a flash hider and another a brake. To help cut through some of that is Joe Marler with Daniel Defense in… Read More
2019-05-21 11:00
A former Delta Force assaulter walks you through the awesomeness that was his CAR-15 back in the day, to include cardboard, a dive light, and bicycle innertubes.
Before he moved on to becom… Read More
2019-05-21 10:30
The bill, as introduced, would protect those carrying without a permit in states that recognize constitutional carry from the specter of federal charges should they cross within 1,000 feet o… Read More
2019-05-21 10:00
Trick shooter and all around gun girl Kirsten Joy Weiss takes to the range, turning it from shooting alley to bowling alley with some shell casings and an AR-15.
Weiss uses empty casings as… Read More
2019-05-20 12:00
The Proving Ground Live event kicked off May 17 to a packed crowd. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
The Concealed Carry Expo was a flex of concealed carry muscles, lined with vendors, attend… Read More
2019-05-20 11:30
Taurus is now offering their 856 & 856UL with a Viridian laser grip module. (Photo: Taurus)
Taurus has announced they will be offering their Model 856 and 856 Ultra-Lite revolvers with n… Read More
2019-05-20 11:30
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s annual Concealed Carry Expo was held May 17-19 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. The event drew thousands in to see conce… Read More
2019-05-20 11:00
Airman First Class Zack Day, 366th Operation Support Squadron, assembles an Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (Photo: USAF)
The U.S. Air Force recently highlighted the new Aircrew Self Defense Wea… Read More
2019-05-20 10:30
The new law makes it easier for states to use already-existing federal funds to create public gun ranges (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
President Donald Trump recently signed a measure backed… Read More
2019-05-20 10:00
Gun owners in New York City with “premises permits” are largely restricted from taking their legally-owned guns off the property. A challenge to the ban is now before the Supreme… Read More
2019-05-20 09:30
Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry show off their 3-Gun skills in new footage from Taran Tactical logged while they trained for Wick 3.
Reeves, already well-known for the time, sweat and brass he… Read More
2019-05-17 10:42
The 5.11 Tactical Raven Range Tights bring a comfortable approach to carry and range days. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
5.11 Tactical is known for its sturdy, reliable apparel and gear t… Read More
2019-05-17 10:37
The PXC-9 pistol caliber carbines will start shipping in July. (Photo: Stag Arms)
Stag Arms unleashes its latest creation, a pistol caliber carbine series chambered in 9x19mm known as the St… Read More
2019-05-17 10:08
The USCCA Concealed Carry Expo will appear in Pittsburgh Friday. (Photo: USCCA)
The US Concealed Carry Association’s Concealed Carry Expo is slated to hit Pennsylvania Friday as thousa… Read More
2019-05-17 10:08
The USCCA Concealed Carry Expo will appear in Pittsburgh Friday. (Photo: USCAA)
The US Concealed Carry Association’s Concealed Carry Expo is slated to hit Pennsylvania Friday as thousa… Read More
2019-05-16 13:21
As a writer for Guns.com, I am often tasked with recording the stories of everyday gun owners and their concealed carry setups. For once, though, I want to turn the story on myself.
When I… Read More
2019-05-16 12:55
This Savage Model 99 example from the Guns.com warehouse is chambered in .250-3000. It’s a good example of the design, which is commonly seen in well-loved yet completely serviceable c… Read More
2019-05-16 11:21
Legally Armed in Detroit teaches women basics of gun ownership and shooting. (Photo: Legally Armed in Detroit)
Legally Armed in Detroit sets an ambitious goal to train 900 Michigan area wome… Read More
2019-05-16 11:21
The RDF 6mm bullet is designed for long range efficiency. (Photo: Nosler)
Nosler’s Reduced Drag Factor Bullet Line will see a new addition as a 6mm, 115-grain HPBT joins the series.
De… Read More
2019-05-16 10:42
Smith & Wesson pistols on display at a previous Expo. (Photo: Guns.com)
The National Rifle Association’s Personal Protection Expo, previously titled NRA Carry Guard Expo, is slated… Read More
2019-05-15 11:15
Our test Aimpoint Micro H-2 sits atop the new Savage 220 bolt action shotgun. With Federal Premium TSS loads, we cleanly harvested trophy toms from 16 yards to 53 yards, and the dot size and… Read More
2019-05-15 10:55
Plinkster extraordinaire 22Plinkster takes on 22LR cases in his latest YouTube video, shooting ejected brass in mid-air.
Using a Ruger Mark IV with Volquartsen parts and add-ons, 22Plinkste… Read More
2019-05-15 10:39
The newly released components extend the Hydra-Shok family to handloaders. (Photo: Federal)
Federal launches new Hydra-Shok components, delivering a popular self-defense load to handloaders… Read More
2019-05-15 10:24
The #NotMe movement encourages women to protect themselves through training and education. (Photo: The Well Armed Woman)
The Well Armed Woman continues to advocate for women with the launch… Read More
2019-05-14 13:00
Savage is now in the business of bringing new life to previously forgotten platforms. First, it was the recent revamp of the Model 220 which resurrected the bolt action shotgun, and now, on… Read More
2019-05-14 12:00
Vincent Hancock, center, dominated the latest World Cup event taking first. (Photo: USA Shooting)
Vincent Hancock turned in another dominating performance at the International Shooting Sport… Read More
2019-05-14 11:35
Demolition Ranch, known for some crazy shooting antics, tackles fire extinguishers in the channel’s latest series of shooting hijinks.
Determined to discover how the fire safe… Read More
2019-05-14 11:05
The 2nd Annual Steyr Challenge will kick off in the Alps Oct. 5. (Photo: Steyr Arms)
Steyr Arms brings the 2nd Annual Steyr Challenge to Seetaler Alpe in Austria, challenging teams from all… Read More
