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Magpul Expands Gun Belt Lineup For 2022
Magpul adds three gun belts to its Tejas lineup: the “El Cibolo,” the “El Delgado” and the “El Pistolero.”
Early History Of The Free Pistol Event
Examining the early years of the free pistol event in international and Olympic competition.
Range Review: Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range 6.5 mm Creedmoor
The Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range is ideal for shooters who want to get started in precision rifle, but don’t want to spend a fortune.
Cabot Guns’ New Moonshot 1911 Pistol Crowned With Lunar Meteorite
Cabot Guns’ latest creation—the one-of-a-kind Moonshot 1911 pistol—is worth a cool quarter-million dollars. What does that money get you? A museum-grade handcrafted pistol that is brimming with precious stones—plus a certified lunar meteorite.
2022 College Rifle Roundup
Which teams will reach out and grab the glory in the second half of the collegiate rifle season? The University of Alaska-Fairbanks rifle team ended 2021 on top, but can they fend off tough squads such as WVU and Kentucky in Part 2 of the 2021-22 rifle season? Read our preview.
Winchester Awarded 3 Of 4 Categories On FBI 9 mm Ammunition Contract
Winchester Ammunition has been awarded in three out of four categories on a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation 9 mm ammunition contract.
Doug Koenig Continues Real Avid Sponsorship
Pro shooter Doug Koenig will continue his partnership with Real Avid.
NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show Returns Next Month
The Great American Outdoor Show will return to Pennsylvania in February after a hiatus due to covid restrictions.
New: Smith & Wesson CSX Micro 9 mm
This new hammer-fired, aluminum micro 9 mm pistol from Smith & Wesson boasts a 12+1 capacity.
All About Modern Cartridge Components
Here is our primer (no pun intended) about all the parts that comprise a modern pistol cartridge.
Federal, Speer Receive FBI Handgun Ammo Contracts
Federal and Speer Ammunition have been awarded prestigious FBI ammunition contracts.
New: XS Sights Armorers Block for AR Platforms
The Gen 2 XS AR Armorers Block is one of the best one-size-fits-all solutions for AR-platform rifle maintenance and assembly that you're going to find.
10 Of Our Best Articles From 2021
We're proud to present 10 of our best articles from last year.
New: Meopta MeoPro HD Plus Binoculars
This completely redesigned Gen 2 version of the MeoPro binocular line is available in 10X 42 mm HD and 8X 56 mm HD models.
New: Savage Arms 110 Carbon Tactical
Savage Arms adds the 110 Carbon Tactical to its line of 110 bolt-action rifles.
Winchester Scores Army NSGW Program Contracts Worth $20M
The U.S. Army awards Winchester Ammunition with $20 million in contracts for the 6.8 mm Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program.
How To Beat The Barricade
Barricades are a fact of life in action shooting competition. Here are some tips on how to master action shooting stages at matches that include barricades, such as the Bianchi Cup.
Federal Ammunition Reaches Century Mark In 2022
The official date of incorporation was April 27, 1922, but the company says that the festivities will begin immediately.
Review: Laser Ammo SureStrike 6.5 mm Creedmoor Cartridge Adapter
With ammunition and components products becoming harder to find, the SureStrike 6.5 mm Creedmoor adapter could not have arrived at a better time.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Palma Trophy And Match
The Palma Trophy is among the oldest international trophies contested by the United States in the shooting sports.