Argentina Adopts IWI ARAD Rifles

Argentina's Ministry of Defense has completed acceptance testing of the first batch of IWI ARAD-5 and ARAD-7 rifles acquired via Israel's Ministry of Defense, according to an announcement from the Argentine government. Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Carlos Alberto Presti presided over the pr...

By Matthew Moss •

ATF Retreats on NFA Registration, but State Laws Still Burden Gun Owners

ATF’s nationwide retreat from NFA registration enforcement is restoring gun owners’ freedom, but state laws still preserve barriers. Here is the breakdown of 15 states targeted for reform, including Mississippi’s clarification that suppressor Form 4 is voluntary.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp 9mm Pistols

Editor’s Note: The author received a loaner Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp pistol prior to the handgun’s official launch for writing this article. All opinions are those of the author. You could say I’m an early adopter. I have been running a Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm for several ...

By Scott Conditt •

September Gun Sales Indicator Dips 2.3% as NFA Checks Surge 129%

September’s firearm-sales indicator slipped 2.3%, but NFA checks more than doubled. With ATF now backing away from federal registration and approval requirements for covered items, the suppressor market could be entering a new phase.

By Dean Weingarten •

Behind the Scenes at Safariland

Editor’s Note: The author is associated with Safariland through the company’s Cadre program. His “behind the scenes” look at the company is based on his experiences and opinions. As a Safariland Cadre member and Safariland Cadre Dispatch writer, I was given a unique opport...

By Rick Hogg •

Bear Spray Buying Guide: 4 Top Picks Compared

When a bear closes the distance, the specifications on the label matter less than three things working together: enough volume to keep spraying, enough range to deploy before the animal reaches you, and a delivery system you can operate under stress. In the assessment of Meg Carney, a spray consi...

By James Chen •

NFA Guidance Is Live: The Q4 Market Math for FFL Dealers

ATF's October 9 open letter makes NFA approval and registration voluntary nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. The market math: September's demand data, what actually moved on the P&L, and where the category goes next quarter.

By Mark Edwards •

Rebel Monster: The Ironclad CSS Virginia

Rebuilt from the scuttled hull of the USS Merrimack, the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads and changed naval warfare forever. Tom Laemlein details how this armored Civil War ram sank the USS Cumberland, destroyed the USS Congress, and spread panic through Washington D.C...

By Tom Laemlein •
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