2019-08-16 05:30
During the upcoming NRA Personal Protection Expo, Guns.com will team up with industry heavyweights Heckler & Koch and Bravo Concealment to giveaway a carry package that would make any r… Read More
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2019-08-15 11:00
Taurus says the new grip options add classic styling to the full-framed PT-92 series. (Photos: Taurus)
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Brazilan gunmaker Taurus this week announced they are adding… Read More
2019-08-15 10:00
This 1943 Remington Rand M1911A1 is striking. (Photo: Richard Taylor/Guns.com)
SEE MORE ON THIS M1911A1 IN THE VAULT
One of the more interesting guns that have come through the Guns.com Vaul… Read More
2019-08-15 09:30
The Ranger promises hearing pro with modern amenities (Photo: Scott Gara/Guns.com)
New Jersey based ToughTested has released a new water-resistant Bluetooth earbud aimed… Read More
2019-08-15 05:30
The World Rifle Shoot held in Sweden saw a number of competitors from all over the world. (Photo: IPSC)
Team USA turned out an impressive performance at the IPSC World Rifle Shoot in Ör… Read More
2019-08-14 16:00
Maybe you have heard of a group of individuals in the firearms community known as “cloners.” Cloners build rifles that resemble actual service rifles. Sometimes these clone rifl… Read More
2019-08-14 11:00
The top revolver is a circa 1865 martially-marked Remington New Army while the “identical cousin” below it is a 1999-produced Ruger Old Army. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
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2019-08-14 10:30
The Model 648 has been out of production since 2005 but is now back and ready for work. (Photos: S&W)
Massachusetts-based Smith & Wesson on Tuesday announced they are bringing back a… Read More
2019-08-13 16:00
There are several types of ammunition styles designed for various purposes.(Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
Looking at a shelf full of handgun ammunition can feel like a cryptic message &mda&hell…Read More
2019-08-13 12:30
Taylor Thorne didn’t grow up with guns. She only got her first gun at age of 22. “I’d just moved out into the sticks of New Hampshire with no neighbors and no police depar… Read More
2019-08-13 12:00
The PTR 9KT, a semi-auto send-up of the HK MP5K. What’s not to love? (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a thing of enduring beauty but their rarity on the consu… Read More
2019-08-13 11:30
I’ll be honest with you. I have had the opportunity to shoot the Kriss Sphinx on multiple occasions over the last six years. It’s an outstanding handgun. The newest 9mm compact… Read More
2019-08-13 11:00
A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could see a New York City gun restriction knocked down, setting what gun control advocates fear could set a precedent. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns… Read More
2019-08-12 13:00
AR-15 by Springfield Armory. (Photo: Guns.com)
While many are quick to point fingers at the anti-gun demographic for uninformed firearm jargon mis-labelling AR, plenty gun-friendly folks are… Read More
2019-08-12 10:30
Under Schumer’s measure, those who aren’t law enforcement would need to get a green light from the FBI to get body armor– and show a reason why they need it. (Photo: Chris… Read More
2019-08-12 10:00
Sununu told lawmakers the bills would have little to no effect on crime but would violate the “constitutional rights of law-abiding New Hampshire citizens.” (Photo: Chris Eger/Gu… Read More
2019-08-12 09:30
Warren wants to raise the current federal excise tax to 30 percent on firearms and 50 percent on ammunition, a move that she says will both shrink the number sold every year and levy funds f… Read More
2019-08-09 10:30
The new FN 509 FDE pistol has a suggested retail price of $679.00 and is shipping now (Photo: FN)
SEE FN 509 AT GUNS.COM FROM $549
Complementing the FN 509 Tactical, FN announced Friday they… Read More
2019-08-09 10:00
This cross-section of wheel guns covers five manufacturers across three continents and includes a little bit of everything — but they can all generally be cleaned the same. (All photos… Read More
2019-08-09 06:00
This Ruger revolver made as a tribute to the late great gun writer Charles “Skeeter” Skelton has a special place in Boge Quinn’s heart. “This six gun means more to m… Read More
2019-08-09 05:30
The Taurus 650 in a Can Can Concealment Garter Holster. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
Every once in a while a girl just wants to shake up her style with a classic retro vibe. Away from th… Read More
2019-08-08 13:30
With its low-profile slide, innovative “squeeze-cocker” design, and reliable construction, the HK P7 PSP was a serious handgun for its era. (Photos: Richard Taylor/Guns.com)
SEE… Read More
2019-08-08 13:00
When I teach folks about firearms, whether it’s understanding a pistol they want to buy or teaching at the range, the biggest concern center on their handgun’s “operating s… Read More
2019-08-08 12:00
Can you slap a suppressor on a revolver and make it work? That’s a trick question. (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The question of whether you can put a suppressor or silencer on a revol… Read More
2019-08-07 11:00
Adjusted background check figures from last month show a bump from the same month last year. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
July 2019 saw a modest increase in the number of firearm background… Read More
2019-08-07 10:00
Available in a number of variants, TPWD selected the DDM4V7 Mil-Spec, shown here, but with a few tweaks. (Photo: Daniel Defense)
DDM4V7s AT GUNS.COM FROM $1,509
The Texas Parks and Wildlife… Read More
2019-08-07 07:53
The Smith & Wesson 1917 featured in this article saw duty in all four major wars of the 20th century, then served many years as the personal protection weapon of a respected Texas juris… Read More
2019-08-06 12:00
A so-called “red flag” bill to allow for temporary gun seizures is being developed in a joint effort between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
U.S. Sens. Lindsey Grah… Read More
2019-08-06 11:30
The Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight, Ruger LCR and Kimber K6S from the Guns.com Vault bring a snub-nosed design to the revolver market. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
Revolvers land… Read More
2019-08-06 11:00
Boge Quinn, of the popular Gunblast channel, showed off his “First Generation” Colt Single Action Army “Sheriff’s Model” .44 Special, produced in 1906.
Quinn c… Read More
2019-08-06 09:26
The 19-ounce MC1sc now comes with a stainless slide option. (Photos: Mossberg)
SEE THE MC1sc AT GUNS.COM FROM $314
Mossberg’s MC1sc subcompact handgun line just grew by two as the comp… Read More
2019-08-05 11:13
The 1:16″ RH 6-groove cold hammer-forged barrel is locked into the receiver with a two-screw, V-block system and the carbine itself, with its light but durable synthetic stock, tips th… Read More
2019-08-05 11:00
Bill Jordon applied his experience as a Marine in WWII and Korea and along the Southern Border with Mexico to help produce the concept that later became the S&W Model 19 (Photos: Richard… Read More
2019-08-05 05:30
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Boge Quinn, of the popular Gunblast channel, showed off his Ruger Bisley Vaquero revolver he had customized for the powerful .500 Linebaugh cartridge.
The customiz… Read More
2019-08-02 12:30
National Shooting Sports Month, the annual month-long event dedicated to America’s gun-owning public and the sport they love, is now underway.
Originally an initiative of the National… Read More
2019-08-02 12:00
JP Enterprises elevated the TriggrCon show floor, showing off some innovative, eye-catching rifle parts and firearms. Leading the pack in new innovations is the Ultralight 9mm Shrouded… Read More
2019-08-02 11:30
Kicking off the new duds at TriggrCon last week, Next Level Armament showcased AR15 M-LOK Handguards, which brings a hard coat anodized design to the AR-15 platform.
Created to pair wi… Read More
2019-08-02 11:00
School districts in New York can no longer authorize employees who aren’t police or security guards to carry firearms. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
School districts in the Empire State… Read More
2019-08-02 10:30
(Photo: Don Summers/Guns.com)
Robert Green alongside his trusty canine Tucker — a Chocolate Lab — take to the fields in pursuit of doves. Beretta 686 Whitewing 12-gauge Over… Read More
2019-08-02 10:00
Reports have it that the Glock G19 Gen 5 MOS is soon to be unseen in the best places, replacing Sig Sauer handguns currently in use by the U.S. Secret Service. (Photo: USSS)
SEE THE G19 GEN5… Read More
2019-08-01 11:30
The new Springfield Armory M1A Tanker is a throwback to the “Tanker” Garand that surfaced but was not adopted in the latter days of WWII. (Photo: Springfield Armory)
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2019-08-01 11:00
Chuck Canterbury, up for the position of ATF boss, underwent two hours of Senate hearings this week. (Photo: Screen-capture of video from U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee)
Kenneth Charles &ld&hell…Read More
2019-08-01 10:30
TriggrCon blasted into the bustling Bellevue, Washington area, July 26 and 27, bringing Second Amendment enthusiasts together with gun and gear makers for a more personal look at the produc… Read More
2019-08-01 05:30
FN America upgraded the 509 design, taking it to optical heights with the addition of a new optics ready model, dubbed the FN 509 Midsize MRD.
Keeping to the classic FN 509 Midsize style, t… Read More
2019-07-31 13:00
In the end, while that new rifle smell may be tempting, don’t walk away from a good deal on a great used gun if you can get it. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
There are lots of reasons w… Read More
2019-07-31 11:00
TriggrCon offers a first look into some new and improved designs with Grey Ghost Precision using the venue to debut its new set of slides for the Sig Sauer P320. The slides sha… Read More
2019-07-31 10:30
The Heckler & Koch P7 uses a what at the time was seen as an innovative “squeeze-cocker” safety lever on the front of the grip. Gun owner groups argue the latest mandatory &l&hell…Read More
2019-07-31 10:00
During TriggrCon last week, Gearhead Works released the Gearhead Works One Pistol chambered in 300 Blackout. The bolt-action pistol is built on a blank Remington 700 receivers, then… Read More
2019-07-30 13:00
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The new Stevens 555E brings together the best of two worlds. First, it’s chambered in 16 gauge, an intermediate shell sometimes called a “gentleman&rsq&helli…Read More
2019-07-30 11:30
While not something Marshal Dillon would have ever carried, the Colt Stagecoach was made for less than a decade in the 1960s and 70s as a neat-o rimfire for those interested in the Old West… Read More
2019-07-30 11:00
Pro-gun groups argued the bill, which stretches out the current three-day delays to as long as 30 days, could be deadly for those who want to purchase a firearm to protect themselves (Photo:… Read More
2019-07-30 10:30
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Georgia-based Daniel Defense continues to grow their DD5 series AR line with new rifles chambered in .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308 Win. Designed for inc… Read More
2019-07-30 10:00
Nighthawk Custom debuted a brand new 1911 style pistol at TriggrCon held in Bellevue, Washington last week. The Counselor, touted as a concealed carry pistol, comes chambered in 9mm wi… Read More
2019-07-29 19:00
Finding a quality over/under double-barreled shotgun can be tricky business. Is buying cheap the best way to go if you don’t know what you want? Or should you pony up cash to buy top… Read More
2019-07-29 13:00
The new law clears the way for schools in Illinois to hold hunter education courses on school days or after hours. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
A bill designed to promote hunting safety by a… Read More
2019-07-29 12:30
The new APX models include the gray-framed APX Target, (center), as well as APX Centurion-length RDO and Combat models (top right), Compact/Centurion FDE models (bottom) and the APX Carry sl… Read More
2019-07-29 11:00
Four Colt wheelguns are now on the approved handgun roster for California residents. (Photos: Colt)
Connecticut-based Colt on Friday announced that four of their Cobra-series revolvers have… Read More
2019-07-29 10:30
Sig Sauer and FN have both gotten the thumbs up this month from Pentagon purchasing agents as winners of contracts worth over $9 million each. (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Big names in the… Read More
2019-07-26 16:00
Robert Green is a former LEO who now teaches the Texas License to Carry class. Being in law enforcement gave Green the opportunity to carry several different models of handgun throughout hi… Read More
2019-07-26 08:37
Guns commonly available on the consumer market in 43 states are banned for ownership in California, a prohibition upheld this week by a federal judge (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
A federal j… Read More
2019-07-26 06:00
An inevitable part of concealed carry is printing and learning how to avoid it. The result of gear and clothes that just aren’t working together, printing can ruin any concealed carri… Read More
2019-07-26 05:30
Training isn’t synonymous with slouchy. Step up range day attire for a classier approach to drills. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
As important as it is to carry a gun for personal s… Read More
2019-07-25 14:00
Alabama concealed carry permits no longer qualify as an adequate substitute for a federal background check for those buying a firearm from a licensed gun dealer. The ATF announced the c… Read More
2019-07-25 11:00
There are countless articles written about the best concealed carry firearm. These articles delve into round count, shootablity and price, but there’s a fourth dynamic to concealed car… Read More
2019-07-25 10:00
The four new Beretta 92X pistols all use the “thin” Vertec profile frame, but are still backward compatible with legacy 92 parts. Top left to right: the railed Compact; Centurion… Read More
2019-07-24 15:30
On this episode, we tour the Diamondback Firearms facility in Cocoa, Florida to learn about the company’s phenomenal growth. Many know Diamondback for their DB9 pocket pistol or DB15… Read More
2019-07-24 14:30
Pennsylvania-based gun maker IWI US announced that the new Masada optics-ready pistol will ship out to stores starting Wednesday.
“This is our first entry into the striker-fired pistol… Read More
2019-07-24 10:30
Tactica Defense Fashion offers fashion-forward concealed carry clothing, gear and holsters to women. (Photo: Tactica Defense Fashion)
Working in the fashion industry for over 20 years, Sandi… Read More
2019-07-24 10:00
“Who wouldn’t want a pistol that holds 21 rounds and can shoot super-fast, flat and accurately when you’re on duty?” (Photo: STI)
While there has been lots of specula… Read More
2019-07-23 15:00
Before Beth Alcazar was a Senior Staff Writer for USCCA, before she became a sought-after voice in the concealed carry movement, she was a mom. “I still love describing myself as a mo… Read More
2019-07-23 14:30
As handgun hunting’s popularity continues on a meteoric rise, more options hit the market each year. Whether hunters favor semi-automatic pistols or the more traditional revolvers, the… Read More
2019-07-23 13:00
Known as the people’s pistol the Heckler & Koch VP9 is the German company’s answer to the Glock 19 craze. In an already crowded concealed carry market, though, I was curious… Read More
2019-07-22 15:00
As much as we’d like to drop serious coin on tricked out carry guns, sometimes that’s just not feasible. When that’s the case, gun owners must turn to wallet friendly conc… Read More
2019-07-22 11:00
The Milwaukee Police Department has been the latest to adopt the increasingly popular Sig Sauer P320 handgun system. (Photo: Sig)
Police in Wisconsin’s largest city moving forward will… Read More
2019-07-22 10:30
Baltimore’s new police commissioner joined with city leaders to announce a new crime reduction plan for the murder-plagued city that includes responding to emergency calls faster.
Mic… Read More
2019-07-19 13:00
The Mobilize Rescue Systems app and Compact Kit come together to keep gun owners safe at the range. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
Nothing beats a fun day at the range with family and frie… Read More
2019-07-19 12:30
The best big game hunting rifles is capable of firing a cartridge big enough and powerful enough to kill an animal weighing several hundred pounds at various ranges. While there are many sol… Read More
2019-07-19 12:00
The measure is supported by local and national gun control advocates (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The San Diego Council this week voted to pass a bill backed by gun control advocates that wo… Read More
2019-07-19 11:30
The Taurus TX22 is a .22LR platform with some nice features. (Photo: Jeff Wood)
I have long wanted a .22LR pistol if nothing else just to have some cheap shooting fun for myself and the kids… Read More
2019-07-19 11:00
In honor of Samuel Colt’s 205th birthday this week, Guns.com looks at some of the most enduring and iconic handgun designs to come from Colt’s Firearms over the years.
Samuel Col… Read More
2019-07-18 17:00
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At the root of it, a rifle scope serves one major purpose: magnification of the target for more accurate shooting. Similar to looking through binoculars, a riflescope makes… Read More
2019-07-18 11:00
A group of small gun shops and the ISRA argue the new Illinois dealer licensing scheme has little to do with safety (Photo: Richard Taylor/Guns.com)
A group of firearm retailers are suing Il… Read More
2019-07-18 10:30
A home range gives you access to some pure American family fun, but there’s more to consider before setting up some empty soda cans and grabbing an old plinker. So, I invited Chris an… Read More
2019-07-18 10:00
The new Truetimber stock brings the number of standard variants of the T/CR22 to at least six since the rimfire semi-auto was introduced. (Photo: T/C)
Thompson Center continues to expand the… Read More
2019-07-17 15:00
Working in the gun industry, people often ask me when they should introduce their kids to guns. What I’ve learned over the years teaching my own kids about the subject is that it&rsqu&helli…Read More
2019-07-17 13:00
Over 37 million Mosin-Nagant rifles have been made on at least three continents since 1891 and, while we don’t have that many in stock, this super collectible bolt-action is a staple i… Read More
2019-07-17 12:30
The new law requires gun dealers in the Garden State to carry a “smart gun” model should they become available. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday s… Read More
2019-07-16 17:00
The Erma ET-22 combines the controls of the classic Luger pistol design and the fun of a plinker. Produced from 1967 to 1969, relatively few ET-22s still circulate within the market. While… Read More
2019-07-16 12:30
These 12 gauge 3-inch 870P Police Magnums all feature rack numbers from their former careers. Sadly, they did not come with donuts.
Likely not long removed from the trunk of a Crown Vic Inte… Read More
2019-07-16 12:00
Gillibrand’s plan would ban many semi-auto firearms and their magazines, expand background checks, and institute “red flag” laws among other proposals. (Photo: Chris Eger/G… Read More
2019-07-16 11:30
Glock’s G43X and G48 will now be offered with a black nDLC finish on the slide. (Photo: Glock)
Glock announced on Monday that their newest slimline pistol models, the G43X and G48, wil… Read More
2019-07-16 11:00
Range bags should always stock a few handy items to make the trip a successful one. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
There’s nothing worse than rolling up to your shooting spot with al… Read More
2019-07-15 18:00
A pump-action shotgun is a popular choice for home defense. While some argue it’s because the sound of working the action will strike fear in the heart of a home invader, a more ground… Read More
2019-07-15 12:00
If you were holding back on ordering a Springfield Armory SAINT because it lacked M-LOK compatibility, that excuse just evaporated. (Photos: SA)
Illinois-based Springfield Armory this month… Read More
2019-07-15 11:30
This Beretta is a nice example of the quality of firearms that come through the Guns.com Certified Used Guns program. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Guns.com is leading the charge in phenomena… Read More
2019-07-15 11:00
Making adjustments for wind doesn’t have to be a headache with the right tools and know-how. (Photo: Jeff Wood)
Anyone who has shot in the wide-open spaces in the plains states knows t… Read More
2019-07-15 10:30
Boge Quinn, of GunBlast, which has reviewed thousands of guns since 2000, chooses to carry a Kahr CM9 every single day, he told Guns.com.
Quinn used to carry a Ruger LCP in .380 ACP, but th… Read More
2019-07-15 10:00
The SDMR in all its glory, complete with translucent mags, HK German roll marks, offset backup sights, a Geissele mount, suppressor and Sig Tango6 optic. (Photo: U.S. Army)
Heckler & Koc… Read More
2019-07-12 12:00
New President and COO Doug Bell. (Photo: Mossberg)
Firearms maker Mossberg welcomes a new President and Chief Operating Officer, announcing Thursday that Douglas Bell has been tapped to fill… Read More
2019-07-12 11:30
Figures point to a bump in gun sales last month when compared to the number of checks in June 2018. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Fueled partly by new gun control laws that sent some shopping… Read More
