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February Telegraphing A Gun Sales Swing?
A total of 1,343,478 firearm purchases in February were cleared through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). It marked the 55th month in a row the volume of gun sales exceeded 1 million.
Editor’s Choice: 1Up 2” Super Duty Double Bike Rack
Electric bicycles, or ebikes, are becoming more common and are making inroads into the outdoorsman market through such companies as QuietKat, whose models sport camouflage finishes and offer features and accessories specifically geared toward hunters.
Essential Handloading Steps
When it comes to preparing handloads for practical hunting accuracy, does it really matter if benchrest-type measures are taken?
The Armed Citizen® March 25, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Who Designed The M1 Carbine?
Disclosure of details of the M1 carbine development came as a technical "last testament" from Edwin Pugsley, an all-time figure in firearms development.
Preview: Walther PDP Pro SD Compact
Walther has put its superb Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) platform through countless iterations since the gun replaced the PPQ as the company’s flagship back in 2021—including a substantial overhaul to create the woman-friendly F-Series—but none are more feature-packed than the PDP Pro SD.
Preview: Mec-Gar 17-Round High Power Magazine & Floorplate
Mec-Gar USA is upping the ante for the resurgent Browning/Saive High Power design with a new 17-round offering and a retrofit +2 baseplate for its existing 15-round model.
Review: Archon Type B
Designed for the Spetznaz and now being imported and distributed stateside by PTR Industries, the Archon Type B semi-automatic pistol offers up unique functionality with a modular grip and is chambered for the ubiquitous 9 mm Luger cartridge.
Preview: Nextorch TA30C
The TA30C from Nextorch is a compact tactical flashlight that features multiple brightness settings, activation methods and battery options.
New For 2024: Springfield Armory Emissary All-Black
Several new all-black variants of Springfield Armory's Emissary M1911 joined the company's lineup in 2024, having 4.25" or 5" barrels and 9 mm Luger and .45 ACP chamberings.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Glock 19X MOS Threaded
Davidson's has collaborated with Glock to bring a unique factory offering, a G19X dressed in a coyote brown finish, topped with suppressor-height sights and threaded for sound suppressors.
The Armed Citizen® March 22, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Muzzleloader Propellants: What You Need To Know
Looking for the proper powder for your smoke pole? Here is what you need to know to navigate a crowded field.
MidwayUSA Foundation Grants $5.4 Million To Youth Shooting Sports
MidwayUSA Foundation has announced its latest cash grants are paying more than $5.4 million to nearly 1,000 youth shooting sports programs to assist with the expenses shooting teams and organizations incur.
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson Model 350
Winchester's 350 Legend cartridge has become popular with shooters in states that have straight-wall cartridge restrictions for rifle hunting, and many other manufacturers are capitalizing on the popularity of this new round. One such company is Smith & Wesson, which released its Model 350 for handgun hunters.
New For 2024: SIG Sauer MCX Regulator
For 2024, SIG Sauer launched a streamlined and traditional-looking semi-automatic rifle in its MCX Regulator, a design that the company says is “re-defining the ranch rifle.”
I Have This Old Gun: Philadephia Deringer
Henry Deringer, maker of the famous Philadelphia Deringer single-shot pistol, has a particular distinction: He is the only gunmaker to have an entire genre of pistols named after him.
Rifleman Q&A: Eye Relief Explanation, Application
I’m trying to understand the term “eye relief” with regard to rifle and pistol scopes. I know it can vary depending on the optic’s application, but what is an appropriate, or acceptable, amount and why is it important?
Special Spring Savings From Zeiss
Just in time for the spring hunting and shooting season, take advantage of $200 off a new Zeiss Conquest HD binocular or, with the purchase of a Zeiss LRP S5 riflescope, receive a Conquest HD 15x56 mm binocular for free.
Practical Heritage: Henry’s Big Boy Revolvers
With a nod to tradition on the outside, and a commitment to modernity inside, Henry’s first “conventional” handguns uphold the company’s unique traditions.