Colt’s Mfg. built its business with iconic single-action revolvers, like its Model 1860 Army and the iconic Single Action Army adopted by the U.S. military in 1873. By the late 1870s, however, double-action revolvers were becoming the norm, and Colt’s first attempt at such a design, the Model 1877, was plagued with problems. The company …

In 2018, the U.S. Army announced a Sub-Compact Weapon (SCW) trial, which would choose a new submachine gun for use by its personal security detail (PSD) close protection units. The following year, the military announced that it had chosen the B&T USA APC9K Pro, with the U.S. Air Force adopting the same model …

At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, this past January, I had some downtime between meetings and wandered into the Savior Equipment booth because I saw the company’s display of a rifle in a guitar case, which are two things that I like. Along with boasting plenty of storage …

Wish they may, wish they might – gun control Democrats in Congress are still holding out hope President Joe Biden will deliver their biggest wish. What they shouldn’t hold is their breath. More than 60 antigun Democrats from the U.S. House and U.S. Senate sent a scathing letter to the president imploring …

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are excited to announce that the ATF has backed down from attempting to revoke the FFL license of Morehouse Enterprises in Valley City, North Dakota. Previously, GOA and GOF had filed a lawsuit in defense of the gun retailer, which does …

Earlier this year, the Biden Administration announced its intent to move the United States “as close to Universal Background Checks as possible without additional legislation.” After much speculation on how far-reaching the rule would be, it has finally arrived, and it’s worse than expected. In its current form, the universal background check rule could …

The “A+” answer to a loved one wanting to learn to shoot is to get them professional instruction from a reputable trainer who specializes in beginners; however, the reality is that many friends and family will strongly resist that ideal approach and prefer to just gain exposure from a trusted …

Garmin is rolling out the new tactix 7 AMOLED Edition, the newest edition to the tactix 7 lineup of GPS smartwatches. The newest tactix 7 provides dedicated tactical, training and performance features, wrist-based navigation, thanks to an easy-to-read adaptive AMOLED display with both traditional button controls and a touchscreen. The watch …

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Safariland Model ALS Concealment Paddle Holster and must say I’m quite impressed with its performance in several key aspects: pistol retention, ease of draw even with a thumb button, and durability. First and foremost, let’s talk about pistol retention. This holster utilizes Safariland’s …

Spoiler alert: If you’re a Marlin fan who thinks the new Marlin lever actions will never be as good as the originals, or who wants to hate on Ruger because it’s not really Marlin, you can stop now, you’re going to be sorely disappointed in this article. The new 336 is fantastic. …