An announcement that one of our Managing Editors, Hrachya, first caught wind of at SHOT Show 2026 was the new CCI Golden Boy Collector’s Edition .22 Long Rifle Bulk Box (275 rounds) is now shipping to dealers across the US. So, rimfire aficionados can rejoice because they have even mo...
When companies introduce new AR-15 charging handles, we usually see that they redesigned the actual side handles by changing their length, shape and texture, making them ambidextrous, more ergonomic or merely aesthetically different. Haga Defense took a 180-degree (or rather 90-degree) diff...
EOTECH announced a major sale of 14,000 units of its OGL (On-Gun Laser) systems, holographic weapon sights, and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army through rapid-acquisition Transformation in Contact (TiC) buys. The delivery supports the PAE (Portfolio Acquisition Executives) Maneuver Ground p...
Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...
We are back with another installment of Wheelgun Wednesday, and this week we are going to take a gander at some of the new patriotic-themed revolvers that Smith & Wesson has announced. The new Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited Edition revolver series includes a Model 642 as well as a Mod...
Travis Haley demonstrates how sling setup affects shoulder transitions and exposure around corners. Here is how armed gun owners can apply those lessons to a defensive carbine.
Straight-wall rifle cartridges are now legal in more states than ever, and that's opened up a problem optics makers needed to solve: bullet drop at practical hunting distances. Leupold just addressed that head-on with the VX-Freedom Straight-Wall, a 3-9x40 Duplex built entirely around ballis...
There's something satisfying about a lever gun that doesn't need you to fuss over it before opening day. Smith & Wesson and Vortex have teamed up to build exactly that, four new Model 1854 packages that come out of the box scoped, sighted, and ready to hunt. Two rifles in .30-30 Win...
Palmetto State Armory has dropped the Sabre Mixtape-300 titanium .300 Blackout suppressor to $599.99 with free shipping. That is a $200 discount on an 11.6-ounce suppressor powered by B&T and built around the universal HUB mounting system.
Every gun writer keeps a mental list of firearms they'd shoot exactly once and never need to shoot again, mostly out of morbid curiosity rather than any real desire to own one. One such gun I recently crossed off my bucket list is the Armsel Striker , which has sat near the top o...