Smith & Wesson Brings Back the Model 1917 and Model 22 Classics

Smith & Wesson is reaching back more than a century for its latest Classics release. In all honesty, yours truly thought the Classics line was gonna get shuttered or discontinued way down the line, so this is a pleasant surprise. The company just announced the return of two large-frame .45 re...

By Sam.S •

POTD: Prototype Colt Cobra RA0000002 – Colt’s Revolver Comeback

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a very modern prototype, but one that marks a big moment for Colt. This is a prototype of the new Colt Cobra, a 2 inch 38 Special snub with the serial number RA0000002. Colt had been out of the double action revolver game for a […] The...

By Sam.S •

On-Body vs. Off-Body Carry | Pros, Cons and Practical Considerations

One of the debates in the firearms world is on-body vs. off-body concealed carry. Simply choosing to carry a firearm with you everywhere you go already seems like such a complex task, and then you have to consider how exactly you plan to carry your firearm. Most likely, you’ll also hav...

By Grace Torrence •

California Put a Microphone at the Gun Counter — and Won

A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed California's 24/7 audio and video recording mandate for FFLs in August, and the en banc petition landed October 13. What Penal Code 26806 requires, why home-based dealers carry the burden, and how customers actually find you.

By Fred Thompson •

Halloween Safety for Gun Owners

Halloween brings more break-ins, drunk drivers, and late-night party violence. Here's how gun owners can stay safe at home, trick-or-treating, and beyond.

By Jacob Paulsen •

Helikon-Tex Introduces FIELD IRR Fabrics, Initially in PL Woodland Camouflage

Helikon/Tex has introduced their new Near Infrared (NIr) / Infrared Reflectance (IRR) compliant fabric whixh they call FIELD. This printing technology reduces detection under Image Intensification (I2) which is often referred to as “night vision” as well as thermal sensors which detec...

By Eric G •

Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal

Two of the oldest names in American gunmaking now answer to the same company. Smith & Wesson Brands closed on its acquisition of Savage Arms on October 21, buying the Westfield, Massachusetts rifle and shotgun maker from an affiliate of Houston investment firm JDH Capital in a stock-and-cash ...

By Sam.S •
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