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These days, the low power variable optic (LPVO) has become a hugely popular option for enthusiasts looking to maintain rapid target acquisition while extending the effective usable range of their platform. Of these LPVOs, one of the stand-out magnification ranges is 1-6X, and Leupold developed its Patrol 6HD with select features designed …

Once the standard for military and law-enforcement service handguns, the double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol has been pushed to the background by the ubiquitous striker-fired handgun. Lionheart Industries is doing its best to remedy that situation, with the company’s introduction of an updated and innovative DA/SA handgun in the Vulcan 9. With the Lionheart …

President Joe Biden’s got a gun problem – one that’s much bigger than the federal charges his son Hunter Biden faces in court. The surprise terror attacks by Hamas into Israel were made possible, in part, because of U.S. arms left behind in Afghanistan by the Biden administration. Those arms have found …

Elvis Presley sat atop rock and roll’s throne as unofficial “King” for decades, although he was more proficient at handling a firearm than a royal scepter. He owned guns throughout most of his life and, while serving in the U.S. Army, earned sharpshooter badges for his skill behind an M1 …

While shotguns and carbines can make fine home-defense guns, a handgun is a perfectly suitable home-defense tool. Whether because the handgun is the only tool available, or because one’s home defense plan makes a pistol the best choice, many people rely on handguns for protection in and around the home. If …

Nextorch Industries has recently unveiled the new 20,000 lumen Saint Torch 31 searchlight, which was engineered to assist first responders in search and rescue scenarios. A high output light that is capable of withstanding long runtimes, the Saint Torch 31 is also suitable to a wide variety of outdoor tasks beyond …

From October 10 through November 30 2023, Zeiss will be offering fall discounts through participating Zeiss authorized retailers. The promotion includes two of the company’s most popular line of products: the Conquest V4 riflescopes and SFL binoculars. SFL Binoculars Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal …

Last time in this series, we discussed the 6X45—sometimes called the 6mm-.223 or the .243-.223—and why it’s a far better all-around cartridge than the common .223 Remington (to review, it can tackle big-game far better than the .223 Rem. is able, and it still has solid varmint capabilities when using …

Although the majority of new concealed-carry releases from popular gun manufacturers in recent years have been chambered in 9 mm Luger, Ruger continues to innovate within the .380 ACP arena. Designed around maximum concealment and ease of use, the company had previously released the LCP II and LCP Max pistols chambered to fire the .380 cartridge, and Ruger’s …

A rifle shooter’s capacity to group tightly from a stable bench actually reveals very little about his or her ability to place accurate shots on game from less-ideal field positions, and that reality is what makes Determinator Effective Range Targets such a great idea for pre-hunt training. Designed to be …