When the West was still wild, a man wouldn’t dream of riding the range without a gun. With all kinds of wild critters roaming about, from rattlesnakes and coyotes to dangerous two-legged varmints, a man always needed a firearm within close and easy ...
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FN 5.7x28mm: The Little Cartridge That Could
The FN 5.7, or 5.7x28mm, cartridge has seen a resurgence in popularity since its release in 1990 and subsequent limited applications. This little cartridge is known for its armor-penetrating abilities, flat trajectory, and high velocity out of a ...
The Small Arms U.S. Marines Used to Win WWI
From June 1917 to November 1918, U.S. Marines earned a reputation for being ferocious and unrelenting on the battlefield. Between the opening shots fired at the Battle of Belleau Wood and the routing of German forces in the Argonne Forest, Marines ...
Hunting Accident Roundup: Hunter Falls, Left Hanging by Boot
On Halloween night, a Texas bowhunter survived one of the most terrifying things that can happen to a hunter — he fell almost 20 feet from a treestand and wound up hanging upside down by his boot. It was a hunting accident that could easily have been ...
Equalizer 9mm: S&W’s New, Hilariously Named Ultra Compact
Smith & Wesson recently released its newest contribution to the CCW sphere, an off-shoot of its EZ line of easy-to-rack semi-autos called the “Equalizer.” The company heralds this light-kicking, high-capacity Equalizer 9mm as its “best-performing ...
P365 XMACRO Redefines Compact Capacity With 17-Round Mags
SIG created an everyday carry icon when it released the P365 in 2018. The gun made its way into Jack Carr’s novels about rogue Navy SEAL James Reece. And its stagger-stack magazine design became the envy of SIG’s competitors, increasing capacity in a ...
Proof Research Barrels Are on the New Savage Mountain Hunter
Thanks to shows like MeatEater, and the popularity of folks like Remi Warren, mountain and backcountry hunting has exploded in popularity. Droves of hunters are plunging deeper into the wilderness and climbing higher than ever before in search of big ...
Sauer Graces SL5 Shotguns With Old School Fred Bear Camo
German firearms manufacturer J.P. Sauer & Sohn now offers its SL5 semi-automatic shotgun in three new waterfowl configurations inspired by legendary hunter Fred Bear. One features full-on Fred Bear Old School Camo, one uses the pattern on the ...
Gear Test: The New Maven CRF 1 Rangefinder
The brand new Maven CRF 1 rangefinder drops today! It’s the newest addition to the company’s budget-friendly C Series optics and the first rangefinder to enter the line. I’ve been using the Maven CRF 1 as my go-to RF in the field and on the range for ...
Hunting Alaska with the New Silencer Central Banish Backcountry
Silencer Central just announced the release of its new Banish Backcountry Suppressor, a centerfire rifle suppressor designed specifically for hunters.I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one back in early October. I decided to take it to one ...
7mm PRC: Savage Expands Rifle Lines for New Cartridge
Hornady recently announced the newest cartridge in its Precision Rifle Cartridge series of long-range shooting superstars — the 7mm PRC. Directly on the heels of Hornady’s announcement, Savage Arms revealed its own plans to expand several of its most ...
New Jersey Concealed Carry Crackdown Imminent
Gun owners in formerly “may-issue” carry states have been eagerly waiting to see how their state governments would react to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the NYSRPA vs. Bruen case a few months back. Last week, not only did New Jersey say “hell no” to ...
How to Recognize, Handle, and Prevent a Squib Load or Hang Fire
Every handgun, rifle, or shotgun cartridge is a tiny bomb. The goal of every trigger press is to detonate that tiny bomb in a controlled, channeled explosion that propels a projectile or multiple projectiles. When everything goes right, the gun goes ...
Silencer Central: Spreading the Suppressor Gospel
Shooters of all breeds, hunters included, have increasingly embraced suppressors in the past decade. While the devices themselves are not new — the technology dates back to the early 20th century and is damn near identical to the muffler on every ...
5.11 Low-Vis EDC Packs Get Major Upgrades, Additions
For the fall season of 2022, 5.11 Tactical offers updated versions of three low-visibility packs that allow concealed carriers and people who live the EDC lifestyle to stay ready and under the radar in public. The LV6 Waist Pack 2.0, LV10 Sling Pack ...
Daniel Defense Suppressors Finally Introduced With 3 Rifle Models
Daniel Defense is well known for its quality AR-15 rifles. The company’s MK18 is still in service in some of the US Military’s elite special operations units and other clandestine government organizations. The Battle Creek, Georgia–based rifle ...
Archery Talk: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
As a teenager, I spent as much time as my parents allowed waiting for our dial-up internet to load my then-favorite website, bowsite.com, so I could obtain and exchange hunting knowledge, tips, and advice. I had many beneficial and meaningful ...
Oregon Measure 114 Could Halt Gun Sales in State for Years
If a ballot measure currently before voters in Oregon passes, the state will have the strictest gun laws in the entire country. Its passage will also likely result in the suspension of gun sales and purchases in the state, potentially for years, as ...
454 Casull: A Legendary Handgun Hunting Cartridge
When Dirty Harry dropped his famous line back in 1971 about the .44 Magnum (specifically the S&W Model 29 revolver) being the most powerful handgun in the world, he was technically wrong; it was the most powerful production handgun in the world ...
Roosevelt’s Legendary Double Rifle, the ‘Big Stick,’ Up Close
Theodore Roosevelt, Holland & Holland, and Africa: a hunter, a gun, and a location that should send a little shiver of excitement and yearning up the back of every hunter. It’s a trifecta that speaks of a bygone era that many hunters aspire to ...
Vudoo Gun Works Introduces its First Pistol: A High-End 1911
Vudoo Gun Works, best known for its precision rimfire bolt-action rifles, is branching out into the handgun market for the first time with the release of its new high-end, custom-quality 1911, the Möbius. Although it might seem like a full-size ...
ASA Archery: Everything You Need to Know to Start Shooting
Have you ever attended a 3D archery shoot? Many are held annually at both indoor and outdoor venues at local, regional, state, and national levels. While attending one or two a year is great, you might consider plugging into a circuit that holds many ...
SIG Sauer Revives the P226 XFIVE Pistol, Now Made in the US
2022 has been a great year for SIG Sauer aficionados, with the company releasing a number of new firearms, including everything from the gunmaker’s next-gen AR MCX Spear LT line to its P365 XMACRO polymer EDC pistol. SIG’s newest release is a revival ...
Leaked Glock AR Carbine Photos Are Real — No, Really!
For once, the rumors about a new firearm from Glock — not only a new model but an entirely new platform that isn’t a handgun — appear to be true! Anyone who has fallen for a Photoshopped Glock 1911 or a Glock carbine or rifle and was more upset that ...
New EAA MC P35 OPS Optic Pistol: A Hi-Power With a Red Dot
We don’t know how many people out there have been clamoring for a classic all-steel 9mm semi-auto that can also host a modern micro red-dot optic, but for those of you who have been, European American Armory has a new gun for you: the MC P35 OPS ...
Are Hunters Seeing Shortage of Ammo as Seasons Get Underway?
The ammo shortage that began with the global pandemic in 2020 left many hunters with empty rifles and shotguns last hunting season — or, at least, with a less-than-optimal load that likely cost three times what it did in the before-times. During ...
New Springfield Hellcat OSP Comes With Shield SMSc Red Dot
Springfield Armory just released its newest version of the Hellcat Pro OSP (optical sight pistol) micro-compact handgun — designed for everyday concealed carry, this new offering comes already topped with a Shield SMSc 4 MOA red dot that fits the ...
Tax Hike for Guns and Ammo? House Dems Are Pushing For It
Should gunmakers, ammunition manufacturers, and law-abiding Americans who buy these products pay higher taxes to fund government-sponsored gun control and mitigate the damage done by criminals? With midterm elections just weeks away, some Democrats ...
The History of the Recce Rifle and How To Build Your Own
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. Military conflicts in the 21st century have shown us just how quickly civilians can become conscripted combatants. The most recent example is, of course, ...
Badass AK Hunters Kill Charging Moose, Shoot Massive Bull
When Tana Grenda and Alishia Zemlicka, two well-seasoned western hunters, were dropped into a remote area of the Alaskan backcountry, they were hoping for a chance to rest, recharge, and have fun. However, with hurricane-like weather, a near-death ...
