Killing the Buck of a Lifetime in the Swamp

The mature buck that vanishes into a cattail marsh every day is not random about where he beds, and that predictability is the whole reason you can kill him. To hunt swamp bucks, you need to identify the dry, secure ground where an old deer feels safe, map the trails he uses to move between [&#82...

By James Chen

America’s Shotgun: The Story of the Remington 870

More than eleven million Remington 870s have left the factory since 1950, and by Remington’s own count the number now stands above thirteen million. That output makes the 870 the best-selling shotgun of any type in history, a title it earned by doing what a working pump gun is supposed to d...

By James Chen

What Are Your Training Scars?

Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four Californi...

By Kevin Creighton

When The Shotgun Failed

As a fan of the shotgun, I’m particularly interested in its weaknesses and how to solve those weaknesses. They are well known by now. They are short-range, have hefty recoil, and can be difficult to use one-handed. Sadly, these aren’t always theoretical; we can find real examples of shotg...

By Travis Pike

Front Line Friday #28: Field Training Programs

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is on what separates field training programs that produce street-ready officers from those that produce paper compliance. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.

By Tom R

Turret to Trenches: The M240 Machine Gun

Some 650 to 950 rounds per minute. That is the exact mathematical formula required to turn an enemy formation’s fighting spirit into a desperate desire to simply survive. The United States military has spent decades crafting and perfecting this formula and has ensured its fighting men and women...

By Mason Berryman

Steiner MPS 2.0 Review: Fixing the Original’s Biggest Weakness

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Steiner MPS 2.0 Review: Fixing the Original’s Biggest Weakness The Steiner MPS 2.0 keeps the original optic’s rugged enclosed-emitter design, then attacks its biggest ...

By True Pearce

Colt Python 3 Inch: Two Upgrades That Perfect It

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Colt Python 3 Inch: Two Upgrades That Perfect It The Colt Python 3 inch is already a gorgeous .357 Magnum, but two weaknesses kept it from perfection. Harrison Snake Sight...

By Rob Garrett
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