Combat Index: Dots, Irons or Point Shooting?

The world of defensive-style shooting has long been filled with controversy and differences of opinion. One point we might all agree on is that the road to success involves putting decisive hits on an adversary in the shortest possible time. But how we achieve this has been open to debate for yea...

By Mike Boyle •

Jim Carmichel’s ‘Favorite’ Deer Rifles

OL's former shooting editor maintains you don't have to pick a single favorite rifle for hunting deer. Here are his top picks, and the stories behind each The post Jim Carmichel’s ‘Favorite’ Deer Rifles appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel •

Wheelgun Wednesday: This Griswold Isn't From A "Vacation" Movie

The breakaway Confederate forces had a big problem at the start of the American Civil War—they needed guns. Many of the South’s top soldiers came out of the federal military and would spend the next years fighting their former comrades, now in the Union forces. The Confederates also s...

By Zac K •

Every Amicus Brief in Viramontes and Grant: Supreme Court Fight Over AR-15 Bans

The Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether governments may ban AR-15-style rifles. Here is every amicus brief filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, including the arguments supporting gun owners and two supposedly neutral briefs that advance anti-gun positions.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Rise of the Short Kings: The SBR and SBS Will Dominate the Future Market

Exciting things have been happening in the world. The summary judgement out of Texas has thrown the NFA into uncertain waters. The Missouri Attorney General has also filed against the ATF over the NFA registration. The Supreme Court is finally taking up Assault Weapon Ban challenges in December. ...

By Keith Finch •

Russia’s Machine Gun Belts: From Soviet Legacy to Future Warfare

As warfare evolves, the machine gun will always be needed. The technology surrounding it may change, but the basic requirement remains the same. One area where Russia has taken a noticeably different path from many Western countries is machine gun belts. Russian PK and PKM belts can be a headache...

By Lynndon Schooler •

FBI Director Confirms NICS Surveillance Five Years After AmmoLand Exposed It

Five years after AmmoLand’s John Crump exposed a secret program monitoring lawful firearm purchases through NICS, FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed its existence before Congress. ATF restricted the surveillance system in 2025 but did not eliminate it.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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