The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operation...
WOOX, manufacturers of fine Italian-American-made gunstocks, axes, and knives, has brought out the new Superleggera “High Grade” line of stocks. These are drop-in, no-smithing-needed premium rifle stocks made from some of the finest materials available. Using high-grade American walnut mated...
Costa Sunglasses has brought out the Broadbill II XL hybrid frame sunglasses, a new extra-large size option for the original fan-favorite Broadbill IIs. Continuing the trend of hybrid frames that both offer utility and style, the new Broadbill II XLs combine the XL size, spring hinges, and Costa...
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...
In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...
The OL gun team has tested and carried dozens of concealed-carry guns over the years, these are our top picks The post The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Taurus brought two major announcements to SHOT Show 2026: the new TX9 duty-grade modular pistol in three sizes and the limited 20th Anniversary Judge revolver. Here is what you need to know.
West Virginia Senate Bill 1071, commonly referred to as the "Machine Gun Bill," will not proceed in the current legislative session.