Ayoob: The Guns of Cormac McCarthy

When I plucked the September-October issue of Smithsonian magazine out of my P.O. Box, the first article I turned to was “The Secret Life of Cormac McCarthy” by Richard Grant. As I skimmed it, a pull-quote leaped out at me: “He never left the house without a book. He never left the house wi...

By Massad Ayoob •

Charter Arms Walker Series 8-Shot Ultra-Compact Rimfire Revolvers

Rimfire carry guns occupy a strange spot. Nobody argues .22 LR is ideal for defense, but plenty of shooters can’t run a centerfire snub comfortably, and eight rounds of rimfire you can actually shoot beats five rounds of .38 you flinch through. Charter Arms built the new Walker Series for e...

By Sam.S •

Chasing Fall Giants: A Spin Angler’s Trout Playbook

Fall gives spin anglers a real edge on big trout, and the reason comes down to what the fish are eating. From late spring through the middle of September, wild trout across much of the country are locked onto aquatic insects, which makes a spinner or jerkbait nearly useless even when trout are ri...

By James Chen •

How Many Suppressors Can You Legally Own?

There is no federal cap on the number of suppressors you can own. Under the National Firearms Act, suppressors are regulated items, but nothing in the statute limits how many an individual may possess. You can buy and keep as many as you want, or as many as you can afford, as long as your [&#8230...

By James Chen •

Why Many Hunters Skip Scoring Their Trophy Bucks

A hunter who kills the buck of a lifetime and then declines to run a tape over it is not being modest. For many serious hunters, refusing to have a trophy officially scored is a deliberate choice, rooted in everything from privacy to a belief that a number cheapens the whole point of the hunt. [&...

By James Chen •

AmmoVault Lets Shooters Buy Ammo Now and Ship It Later

Ammunition Depot's AmmoVault  lets customers buy ammunition a little at a time, leave it in the company's warehouse, and request delivery later. Purchases can be made individually or on a recurring schedule, with plans starting at $5.

By Josh C •

NSSF, Shadow Systems Sue to Stop Connecticut Handgun Ban Before Oct. 1

NSSF, Shadow Systems and Blue Trail Range are asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” ban before it takes effect October 1, arguing that the state cannot outlaw common handguns because criminals can illegally modify them.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

TFB Review: Osight Enters the Rifle Optic Market With the New Osight R

Osight, known for pistol optics with clear glass, sharp multi-reticle displays, and competitive features at a budget-friendly price point, has entered the rifle red dot market with the new Osight R, a large-window, multi-reticle T1/T2 footprint optic with day and night vision settings, motion act...

By Darwin N. •
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