2024-01-02 01:53
The first new gun for 2024 is the third generation of the KelTec Sub2000. Announced the morning of Jan 1, the new folding carbine offers a range of upgrades from prior generations while stil… Read More
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2023-07-12 05:04
Welcome to the future. The new Springfield Armory Echelon is a thoroughly modern pistol that incorporates all of the advancements made during the past 50 years of handgun design while introd… Read More
2023-05-11 11:53
Great Days, an outdoor lifestyle digital magazine, announced a new product for shooters and hunters called the Gun Deals Finder. The company describes the Gun Deals Finder as a “&helli&hell…Read More
2023-03-19 19:28
The Smith & Wesson Model 648 is an iconic piece of Americana, like a trusted friend who stands by your side no matter what. It’s the kind of revolver that has been around for gener… Read More
2022-03-27 14:40
I continue to be impressed by the quality of Elite Survival Systems products, and I hope to relate why in this ESS Guardian EDC backpack review. I needed a low-profile backpack to carry all… Read More
2022-03-22 02:17
Support for new gun control laws is at an all-time low according to a Gallup poll. Down from an all-time high of 60% recorded in 1959, only 29% of the surveyed adults believed that citizens… Read More
2022-03-04 05:49
Without a doubt, the original Springfield Armory Hellcat is an amazing handgun – one of several in the micro-compact CCW pistol niche. In today’s Springfield Hellcat Pro review… Read More
2021-11-22 20:58
Looking for the best Black Friday on guns? Let’s see if we can help you out. Here are the best deals on firearms, ammo and other shooting gear going on from today through Cyber Monday… Read More
2021-11-02 17:49
Last week, Springfield Armory announced its new SA-35 pistol. Like the company’s 1911 handguns, this iconic design is a modern riff on a highly-regarded John M. Browning design. I love… Read More
2021-09-28 15:00
In an era of civil unrest, pandemics and rising crime, it is only natural that Americans look to improve their personal security. Food, water, silver and yes, even firearms, play important r… Read More
2021-07-09 01:35
Too many Social Media Warriors like to trash brands and gun models that don’t meet a minimum price or arbitrary style. When I started checking into the AR-15 rifles made by Palmetto St… Read More
2021-04-29 17:50
In recent years, the topic of gun control and personal safety has taken center stage in public discourse, as individuals increasingly recognize the importance of exercising their Second Amen… Read More
2020-08-25 00:17
If you need an optic for your Glock 43X, I’m here to help. The Modular Optic System, or MOS, version of the G43X has a factory cut slide that accepts only micro-footprint sized optics… Read More
2020-08-10 09:00
Got a Springfield Hellcat you want to squeeze every bit of performance possible out of? I recommend taking a look at the Action Enhancement Trigger from Apex Tactical Specialties. This user… Read More
2020-08-02 00:55
So, you recently purchased a Springfield Armory Hellcat and now you want to add a red dot sight (RDS). The question is “what optics are compatible for a Springfield Hellcat OSP?”… Read More
2020-07-27 13:30
The Wilson Combat WCP320 Carry is one of the best 9mm pistols I’ve reviewed. From its announcement as the new standard sidearm for the United States military, the popularity of the SIG… Read More
2020-07-15 02:17
In today’s review of the Girsan MC1911 CT, I take a look at a classically designed .45 ACP pistol with modern updates including a red dot sight. What might draw a lot of people in is t… Read More
2020-07-06 16:47
While single-stack 9mm pistols seem to be all the rage in modern concealed carry, subcompact pistols that hold a bit more ammunition shouldn’t be dismissed by anyone interested in pers… Read More
2020-06-02 22:18
Riots are raging across the United States – and have been for days. Consequently, I’ve had a number of emails come in from readers who are looking for the best self-defense pisto… Read More
2020-04-30 14:18
The wait is over: I present my Wowtac A1S review for your consideration. That may seem a little dramatic, but I get questions about the Wowtac flashlights on a fairly regular basis. The A1S… Read More
2020-04-27 14:02
Tactical flashlights may be the sexy torches on the market, but most shooters need good non-tactical flashlights for work, camping, hunting and every day life. For this reason, I’ve ex… Read More
2020-04-23 20:03
If you’re looking for a handheld light that can throw a blistering amount of light, welcome to my Wowtac A4 V2 review. Many people are looking for the brightest, longest throwing tacti… Read More
2020-03-20 13:51
Stoeger Industries announced the further expansion of its compact 9mm pistol line. The new Stoeger STR-9 Compact is a variation of the original STR-9 pistol that rolled out at the 2019 SHOT… Read More
2020-03-17 11:29
Concealable pistols continue to drive much of the firearms market, and the new FN 503 is an example of that trend. FN America just announced the new 9mm handgun that will be direct competiti… Read More
2020-03-16 21:00
One of the runaway hits for Ruger has been its 9mm rifle. Building on that success is the new Ruger PC Charger Pistol chambered in 9mm. Based on the company’s PC Carbine, the new PC Ch… Read More
2020-03-15 18:12
Does the lever action gun still have a place for personal protection? In this Mossberg 464 SPX review, I answer that question. Yes. From hunting to protecting the homestead, the lever gun pr… Read More
2020-03-09 20:06
For anyone building their own AR10 or AR15 from an 80% lower, a good jig is an absolute must. I’ve tried several, but I have a new favorite. In this 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 2 review, I c… Read More
2020-02-27 16:25
Coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, is spreading across the globe and there are reports of at least one case of unknown origin in northern California. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the director… Read More
2020-02-18 20:45
In recent weeks, I’ve written a number of new reviews and resource lists. All of my reviews can be accessed from that tab at the top of the page. Here are the links to the most recent… Read More
2020-01-22 17:17
At the 2020 SHOT Show, Palmetto State Armory announced a new 9mm pistol called the PS9 Dagger. With its combination of features and price, the new gun stands to make quite a splash in the in… Read More
2020-01-21 01:01
Blackwater Ammunition is a company to watch. Today’s announcement is one example of why. At SHOT Show 2020, Blackwater Ammunition announced a new caliber: the BWA 10×100. The BWA… Read More
2020-01-20 22:22
HatsanUSA, the exclusive US importer of firearms from Escort Shotguns, announced a new line of gas-operated scatterguns at SHOT Show 2020. The new Escort Versatile Tactical Shotgun (VTS) ser… Read More
2020-01-20 18:29
Diamondback Firearms announced the new DBX pistol at SHOT Show 2020. The new gun is chambered for the 5.7×28 cartridge and has a variety of interesting features that might grab your at… Read More
2020-01-19 17:03
Days ahead of SHOT Show 2020, Daniel Defense teased to a new firearm – something that looked like it could be a PDW. Well, that’s just what they released. Say hello to the new Da… Read More
2020-01-07 01:20
Announced in time for the 2020 SHOT Show, Federal Premium unveiled a new line of hunting ammunition called Terminal Ascent. In simple terms, this is a new line of ammo that claims: match-gra… Read More
2019-12-31 21:23
I like it when companies do unexpected things. Sometimes these outside-the-box ideas change the industry while other times they simply become a curiosity. Either way, it keeps things interes… Read More
2019-12-30 17:42
In the run up to the 2020 SHOT Show, Ruger announced a new pistol chambered for the .22 LR called the Lite Rack LCP II. In what appears to be a riff off of the incredibly popular Smith &… Read More
2019-12-28 20:16
Taurus is expected to bring the 942 line of revolvers back at the 2020 SHOT Show. The new versions of the classic wheelguns will be offered in models for both .22 LR and .22 WMR cartridges… Read More
2019-12-26 21:12
On the heels of its PDW announcement earlier in the year, Chiappa Firearms has another new gun based on the same design. Called the CBR-9 Black Rhino pistol, the new handgun will offici… Read More
2019-12-25 19:45
Florida-based SCCY appears ready to launch a new striker-fired pistol called the DVG1. Print advertising for the new SCCY DVG1 handgun appeared in magazines this week though the company does… Read More
2019-12-17 19:44
Many of the GHG readers have seen my flashlight reviews (example: my recent SureFire G2X flashlight review) and recognize I take them very seriously. In an effort to help a broader audience… Read More
2019-12-11 17:09
Building on the success of the M&P 380EZ, Smith & Wesson is introduced the new M&P9 EZ today. The new gun blends the easy-racking slide of the original pistol with the more power… Read More
2019-12-07 16:31
Palmetto State Armory is running breathtaking deals on the Smith & Wesson Shield pistols right now. Combined with a $50 rebate from S&W, this is the best deals I’ve seen on the… Read More
2019-11-28 02:00
Another Black Friday is upon us, and the deals are looking pretty good. The following are some of the savings you can find online on firearms and gun accessories. Many of these deals run fro… Read More
2019-03-15 03:09
Kalashnikov USA will launch a new non-NFA firearm called the Komrad on April 2. The new gun is similar to the company’s larger KS-12 shotguns, but with a shorter 12.5″ barrel and… Read More
2019-02-26 16:31
Rancorous debate often accompanies the topic of selecting a self-defense cartridge. Everyone has an opinion and cites various authorities to bolster their positions. Perhaps the most frequen… Read More
2019-01-23 03:45
The Stoeger STR-9 might just go down as the best new handgun under $400 coming out of the 2019 SHOT Show. It is also one that might be missed by a lot of people who don’t recognize the… Read More
2019-01-16 18:50
In time for the 2019 SHOT Show, Maxpedition announced its new offerings in bags, backpacks and accessories that will likely appeal to many in the concealed carry market. Among the new produc… Read More
2019-01-11 17:16
Sometimes a firearm development is enough to make an even jaded reviewer do a double take. That was my experience when I saw the details on the new Thumb Operated Receiver from Iron Horse Fi… Read More
2019-01-03 15:19
Ahead of the 2019 SHOT Show, Mossberg announced a new pistol: the MC1sc. The Mossberg MC1sc is a subcompact 9mm handgun that is designed for the concealed carry and self-defense markets. It… Read More
2018-11-22 17:09
Another Black Friday is upon us, and the deals are looking pretty good. The following are some of the savings you can find online from Brownells, the NRA, Amazon and others during this Chris… Read More
2018-10-13 12:39
The news section of the site has been a bit quiet since I shifted the focus of the site slightly. Instead of trying to pump out the latest news and press release information, I am focusing o… Read More
2018-08-20 20:13
Polymer80 announced a new Glock-compatible 80% pistol frame called the PF940CL. This new user-completed frame combines a full-size slide and barrel with the company’s short grip. The r… Read More
2018-08-02 13:26
Did you know that it is legal to publish information on how to make a hydrogen bomb? The Progressive magazine did it in 1979 after fending off a government attempt to censor it. In light of… Read More
2018-01-24 15:49
Click here to go to my 2018 SHOT Show page. I run regular updates on new products throughout each day of the show. Certain products that interest me will get full articles here in the news s… Read More
2018-01-22 21:09
Walther Arms announced its latest pistol: the Walther PPQ SubCompact. This new 9mm handgun takes all of the popular features of the PPQ M2 and puts them into a more concealable platform. Thi… Read More
2018-01-22 18:19
American Technology Network (ATN) Corp. announced a new line of thermal rifle scopes called the Thor 4. These scopes offer a wide range of options and features that are sure to interest many… Read More
2018-01-22 14:57
If you like to build your own firearms, the Liberty MkIX line of 80% 1911 frames may be of great interest to you. The new Liberty MkIX pistols from Freedom Concepts Laboratory promise fewer… Read More
2018-01-19 13:52
DRD Tactical announced it would show the new FERRO 9mm pistol at the 2018 SHOT Show. The new pistol is fed from Glock compatible magazines, but unlike a Glock pistol, it has a significant tw… Read More
2018-01-18 16:59
Taurus USA announced the return of the Model 856 revolver at the 2018 SHOT Show. While the gun is interesting on its own, I find that it is an even more compelling introduction when it is pu… Read More
2018-01-18 03:54
I’m old enough to recall the debates of .357 Magnum vs. .45 ACP in the gun magazines. Those arguments came before the rise of the Wonder 9 pistols of the mid to late 1980s. Once semi-a… Read More
2018-01-17 20:22
Taurus announced its latest addition to its hunting revolver line: the Raging Hunter. It will be officially unveiled at the 2018 SHOT Show. This massive .44 Magnum is a 6-shot wheelgun … Read More
2018-01-17 18:49
Rumors of a multi-caliber revolver being introduced at the SHOT Show are true. Say hello to the Taurus 692. The Model 692 is a revolver that is chambered in .357 Magnum. As most shooters kno… Read More
2018-01-16 16:43
Magill’s GlockStore announced the introduction of a new 80% Glock compatible pistol frame: the SS80. This is a subcompact frame that allows you to build a Glock 43 style pistol at home… Read More
2018-01-12 18:42
Winchester Ammunition announced a new defensive ammo called the Hybrid-X. The Winchester Hybrid-X ammo is a combination of multiple bullet technologies. The intent of the line is to pro… Read More
2017-12-25 17:02
Beretta USA is expected to announce three new APX pistols at the 2018 SHOT Show in January. The new pistols are the APX RDO, APX Combat and APX Flat Dark Earth. These guns are an expansion o… Read More
2017-12-24 15:21
Taurus USA announced on its Facebook page that the company is now shipping the Spectrum pistol. For those that are not familiar with the gun, you can read more about the Taurus Spectrum here… Read More
2017-12-23 17:01
If rumors are to be believed, Taurus has a number of new revolvers coming out in 2018. These have not yet been announced by the company, but I have had a number of sources provide details th… Read More
2017-12-23 01:44
FN America will introduce a new line of AR-style pistols at the SHOT Show next month. The new FN 15 Pistol will be offered in two models. One is chambered in 5.56 NATO while the other will b… Read More
2017-12-20 15:55
Days ahead of the 2018 SHOT Show, Ruger announced a new handgun aimed at being an affordable self-defense pistol: the EC9s. The Ruger EC9s is a new model, but one that is very similar to the… Read More
2017-12-08 23:34
Lone Wolf Distributors will show a new pistol caliber carbine at the SHOT Show in January 2018. The new AlphaWolf Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) appears to be different from the existing G9 ca… Read More
2017-12-08 15:30
It appears Polymer80 is set to release a new 80% Glock compatible pistol frame at the 2018 SHOT Show. Called the PF940SC, the new unfinished frame is designed to be compatible with the sub-c… Read More
2017-11-30 15:26
PCP Ammunition will show its new 6.5 SOCOM cartridge at the 2018 SHOT Show according to information released by the company. Although details about the new cartridge are scant, it would appe… Read More
2017-11-29 15:40
There is a popular joke that comes up every year around the holidays: There are only two kinds of people in this world: those that believe Die Hard is a Christmas movie and those that are wr… Read More
2017-03-13 06:04
You’re late to work and rushing down the highway when you notice a state trooper pull in behind you. Maybe you witnessed a traffic crash and are getting ready to give the investig… Read More
2017-02-21 17:18
Building your own AR-15 from an 80% lower has become a popular hobby. Of course, there are many other firearms you can build from scratch as well: everything from a 1911 to a 10/22. Fir… Read More
2017-01-12 17:35
Ahead of the 2017 SHOT Show, FightLite Industries announced a new weapon system called the MXR. The MXR is a pistol caliber system that started life as a submachine gun (SMG) for internation… Read More
2017-01-02 12:59
Right now, the National Rifle Association is offering an incredible discount on lifetime memberships. For a limited time, the memberships are down to only $600. This is a drop of $900! These… Read More
2016-12-23 16:28
Ready for the new year? Taurus is with the colorful new Spectrum pistol. These new .380 ACP pistols have not yet been officially announced. However, the Taurus Spectrum appears to be the rea… Read More
2016-12-14 18:02
If you are running a pistol caliber AR carbine, or carry a Glock handgun to back up your rifle, TriTech Tactical has a pair of new grips that may interest you. These grips store a Glock… Read More
2016-11-16 15:00
The folks at Rand CLP are now offering a grease for your guns: H.A.W.G. Heavy Applications Weapons Grease, or H.A.W.G., is a non-toxic weapon lube that was originally developed for use on he… Read More
2016-11-15 15:16
IMR Legendary Powders announced a new family of propellents that should appeal to a range of hand loading enthusiasts. The new powders are suitable for both shotshell and handgun cartridges… Read More
2016-11-14 14:00
A recently formed Nevada company, Full Conceal, Inc., is showing a new prototype product online called the FC-G17 that might be one of the worst ideas for a handgun that I’ve seen in a… Read More
2016-11-12 03:14
New rifles like the Skeli X11 are fun. Any time a gun manufacturer deviates from the mainstream, it causes the geek in me to take notice and try to get into the minds of the design team… Read More
2016-11-10 18:22
Truglo announced a new red dot optic as we approach the 2017 SHOT Show. The new optic, called the Tru-Tec Xtreme, is a non-magnifying optic with a variable brightness 2 MOA reticle. One of t… Read More
2016-11-09 17:21
Inland Manufacturing recently announced a new derringer-style handgun on Facebook. Called the Liberator, the new handgun is a double barrel design chambered in .45 ACP. The gun design is rel… Read More
2016-11-08 07:52
MEC Shooting Sports, better known in the shooting community as just MEC, announced it was moving into metallic reloading starting with its first single stage press: the MEC Marksman. MEC is… Read More
2016-11-08 02:10
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation called a special stockholder meeting in a move to change its name to American Outdoor Brands Corporation. The meeting is scheduled for December… Read More
2016-11-07 09:00
If you are looking for a .308 caliber rifle bullet for subsonic use, you might be interested in the new projectile from Lehigh Defense. The new bullet is a 176 grain projectile that is speci… Read More
2016-11-06 16:44
Heckler & Koch (HK) released a new VP9 pistol with a grey frame. This follows the release of flat dark earth (FDE) versions of the pistol earlier this year. Four variations of the new gr… Read More
2016-11-05 22:41
Firefield announced that it was now shipping its new Impulse 1×30 red dot optic [Manufacturer’s Site | Amazon link] that has a built in red laser. This dual aiming system ha… Read More
2016-11-05 00:38
FN America is now selling a flat dark earth version of the FNS-9 Compact pistol. This announcement comes two months ahead of the 2017 SHOT Show, suggesting the company could be reserving a f… Read More
2016-11-04 19:54
Hodgdon announced a new product that might be the best new powder for loading the 300 BLK cartridge. Called the CFE BLK, the new spherical powder was formulated to provide reliable functioni… Read More
2016-11-03 20:00
IWI US announced the company is now offering Jericho JGear Pistol Kits featuring the 941 pistols. These kits include both a gun and the shooting accessories. Guns available are the F9, FS9… Read More
2016-11-02 23:33
Colt’s Manufacturing Company (Colt) announced several new additions to its Competition Pistol line of 1911-style handguns. One is a blued finish pistol chambered in .38 Super while thr… Read More
2016-10-26 10:31
Walther Arms is now introducing a new pistol called the Creed. The new Walther Creed promises to deliver all of the standard, high-quality features that the company’s handguns are know… Read More
2016-10-25 01:24
Years in the making, Remington is finally launching the RP45 pistol. This polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun has been under development for several years and just now coming to market. I… Read More
2016-10-22 04:48
Looking to stand out on the range or to blend into the background while in the field? It is hard to beat an aftermarket finish on your gun to get it done. At no previous time have ther… Read More
2016-09-25 19:42
From hunting to kayaking, a lot of us enjoy the outdoors. Few things are as good as a weekend spent in the wilderness unplugged from our normal lives. However, we need to be prepared for une… Read More
2016-08-31 02:36
O.F. Mossberg & Sons is the latest manufacturer to jump into the deep end of the pool with NFA weapons. We’ve seen other major companies like Ruger start selling suppressors, and n… Read More
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