Picking the Right Goose Load: Shell, Shot and Payload

Geese are among the toughest birds a waterfowler will ever try to put on the ground. A mature Giant Canada averages upward of 14 pounds, with the biggest birds reaching 20, and all that mass comes wrapped in heavy plumage, dense muscle, and hearty bone and cartilage. That heft is exactly why load...

By James Chen •

NYPD Exposed for Illegal Delays in Firearms Licensing

New York law requires handgun licensing officials to act on applications within six months unless qualifying delays are explained in writing. Arbalest Group is demanding action from NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch over alleged violations of that deadline.

By Roger Katz •

DOJ Targets Two Connecticut Police Departments Over Alleged Gun Carry Permit Delays

The Justice Department has opened civil rights investigations into police departments in Waterbury and Middletown, Connecticut, over alleged delays and denials of firearm carry permits. The federal action comes as Connecticut's gun owners confront a longstanding appeals backlog that has left some...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Creekside Custom Pinnacle Safety for Ruger MK IV Pistols

Some upgrades add speed, some add accuracy, and some just fix the one thing about a pistol that nags at you every time you pick it up. The Pinnacle Safety from Creekside Custom belongs to that last group. It is a purpose-built replacement for the factory safety on the Ruger MK IV, made for shoote...

By Eric B •

Report: People Back Gun Control, Until They’re Asked to Pay for It

Americans may tell pollsters they favor gun control, but a new academic study reveals that enthusiasm fades considerably when taxpayers are asked to finance firearm restrictions. Researchers found that even a $100 annual cost can substantially weaken support, raising uncomfortable questions for g...

By Dave Workman •

Why You Keep Missing Doves and Ducks

Early-season wingshooting humbles experienced hunters as much as newcomers. Birds slip through untouched, the shells pile up, and frustration builds. The culprit is rarely bad luck. Most misses trace back to a handful of repeatable mistakes, and each one has a fix you can work on before you ever ...

By James Chen •

Q3 2026: Firearm Units Down 7.8%, Suppressors Up 178.6%

Q3 2026 retail data shows firearm units down 7.8% while revenue held nearly flat - a mix shift toward lever-actions, premium handguns and suppressors that changes what dealers should stock and how customers find them.

By Claire Eason •
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