POTD: The Winchester-Hotchkiss 1879 – Winchester Goes Bolt Action

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Winchester doing the last thing you’d expect Winchester to do. This is the Winchester-Hotchkiss 1879 First Model, a bolt-action rifle from the company that owned the lever-action world. The Army wanted single-shots and never warmed to ...

By Sam.S •

Collectors’ Quirks – The Little Things That Matter

One of the things I love most about the world of firearms is the collectors. The guys who dig into the most niche things and export the information to the world. These in-depth dudes might have undiagnosed autism, but we all benefit from it. Over my years in the wider gun world, I’ve come acros...

By Travis Pike •

Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban Days After Supreme Court Takes Up Same Fight

The Seventh Circuit has upheld Illinois’ ban on AR-15s and standard magazines, doubling down on Bevis just days after the Supreme Court agreed to hear Viramontes and Grant. Chief Judge Brennan warned the court is allowing Illinois to ban “the best-selling rifle in America and its standard mag...

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Simple and Multi-Purpose – The Survivalet from Ravenwood Outfitters

In the outdoor gear world, we like things that serve multiple purposes. That allows us to cut pack weight. The Ravenwood Outfitters Survivalet is ridiculously simple in design, yet it has numerous uses. And when it’s not needed, it easily slips into a pack or bag. While I’m not privy to the b...

By Jim Cobb •
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