Update: The ATF Reverses Course, Again Last week, Q LLC, manufacturer of the boutique Honey Badger AR pistol, made public an Aug. 3 cease-and-desist letter from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that seemed to outlaw ...
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Review: The American-Made VSKA AK Rifle from Century Arms
From the sun-baked deserts of North Africa to the tropics of Central America, the venerable AK47 rifle has been used in international conflicts around the world for decades. Few firearms share the name recognition of the AK47, and Mikhail ...
Hornady, NSSF Weigh in on Walmart Decision to Drop Handgun Ammo
Last week, Walmart announced its decision to discontinue the sale of .223 and 5.56 ammunition — which they referred to as “short-barreled rifle ammunition” — calibers commonly used in AR-15 rifles. Perhaps even more startling to the firearms industry ...
Review: The Barrett REC10, Now Available to Civilians
Imagine harnessing the reliability and power of a .30-caliber firearm in an 8-pound portable platform. Barrett Firearms did just that with the release of their REC10 in 2018. The REC10 is the officially selected medium-caliber, long-range rifle for ...
FN 509 Midsize: Full-Size Performance in a Concealable Package
One thing the firearms industry has in spades is choices. A quick visit to a local gun store can leave a new shooter feeling overwhelmed with all the available options. And advertisements touting every gun as the best one out there offer little ...
A Victim of Violent Crime Is Now Training Hundreds of Women How to Shoot
Fourteen years before Rick Ecktor taught hundreds of people how to safely handle and shoot firearms as the head of Legally Armed in Detroit (LAID), he was the victim of a violent crime. Ecktor had just finished working in his detached ...
Daniel Defense Delta 5: A Bolt Action Rifle With AR Modularity
The AR rifle platform is popular among gun enthusiasts because of its customization. The modular platform allows gun owners the freedom to accessorize or even create their own build from the comfort of their own homes — the epitome of user friendly ...
Review: The Glock 48 is a Solid Concealed Carry Option
Contrary to certain stereotypes, gun owners aren’t all cut from the same cloth — they have an array of personalities and opinions, and they’re generally happy to share them, whether warranted or not. Nothing fires people up quite like the release of ...
Keep Your Gun Running Smoothly with Real Avid Maintenance Tools
Be good to your firearm and it will return the favor. Whether you use firearms for self-defense or hunting, they need to be maintained. Some people enjoy keeping their guns in top shape and always make time for a good cleaning. For others, however, ...
Kimber EVO SP: Not Your Average Striker-Fired Pistol
Kimber America is known for its high-end 1911s. So when they announced a new striker-fired gun, people took notice. For a new gun to succeed — especially a striker-fired gun in a market full of them — it must bring something valuable to the table. A ...
How Alexo Athletica is Redefining Concealed Carry Comfort and Fashion
Amy Robbins. AR. How fortunate those initials are for a woman trying to make her mark in the firearms community. Some of you may remember her from NRA-TV, where she appeared regularly on “NOIR,” a program hosted by Colion Noir. Others may be familiar ...
Get a Taste of Freedom with SIG Sauer’s Latest AR
The AR-15 is one of the most multi-faceted guns of our time. Whether you’re a competition shooter, a hunter, an avid self-defense proponent, or you just love to customize, this highly versatile rifle is one of the most popular among gun owners today. ...
Mount a Vulcan Cannon to a Prius in 15 Easy Steps
This October, Black Rifle Coffee Company’s Richard Ryan, who you may know from the popular YouTube channel FullMag, got the chance to fulfill a dream he’s had for over a decade: mounting an M61 Vulcan cannon to the top of a Toyota Prius. Everyone ...
Concealed Carry Doesn’t Have to be a Pain
When it comes to everyday concealed carry, do you ever wonder, Why is this so hard for me? People on social media platforms post pictures making it look effortless, but somehow you feel as if you’re out there printing like you’re boasting a banner ...
This Chest Holster is the Perfect Backcountry Rig for your Sidearm
The bear stood about 20 feet to our left on the hillside. In that instant the world around us became still, the river didn’t seem so loud, and, for the first time in my life, I drew my sidearm from its holster. We stood there — me, my father, and a ...