The M4A1 Carbine Evolution

The M4A1 is one of the most recognizable U.S. military carbines of the modern era. Still, the weapon that entered service in the 1990s is not quite the same M4A1 that soldiers and special operations forces use today. Its development has been driven by a recurring problem: how to keep the M4'...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Denver Carry Ban Becomes Latest Fight for Nationwide Gun Rights

Denver’s open-carry ban and Colorado’s permit restrictions leave otherwise-qualified visitors unable to carry publicly for self-defense. FPC’s lawsuit challenges those barriers in the broader fight to protect gun rights across state lines.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

From P-10 to DUTY: CZ's Next-Generation Striker-Fired Pistol

NASA-supported human-factors research is not the usual starting point for a pistol grip, but it is where CZ's DiFEND methodology comes from, and it shaped the way the new CZ DUTY fits the hand. The rest of the pistol is just as deliberate. A serialized modular chassis holds everything togeth...

By Eric B •

Quick Overview of Barrel Service Life

Barrel-life specifications are a familiar sight in government solicitations, technical documents, and manufacturer literature, but what do they actually mean? A barrel rated for a certain number of rounds is not necessarily guaranteed to perform identically throughout that entire service life, an...

By Lynndon Schooler •

CZ DUTY: Four Modular 9mm Pistols With Direct-Mount Optics

CZ’s new DUTY lineup gives gun owners four modular 9mm configurations with compact or full-size grips, optional manual safeties, and direct mounting for several popular red-dot footprints.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Bodycam Shows Colorado Deputy Stop Charging Black Bear With Handgun

An Eagle County deputy’s bodycam captured a charging black bear and the rapid handgun response that stopped it. The encounter illustrates the value of firearm proficiency, decisive action, and taking dangerous wildlife seriously.

By Dean Weingarten •
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