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It’s no secret that the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun has made a big splash in the defensive shotgun space since its introduction in the mid 2010’s. The 1301 Tactical continues to prove itself and has quickly become the go-to for serious and newer tactical shotgun shooters alike. But the Tactical’s more sporty …

The NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show, the world’s largest outdoor show, will take place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, Feb. 4 to 12. The annual celebration of outdoor traditions will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors on 650,000 sq.-ft. of exhibit space. Attendees will be able to meet …

When you consider it, running a suppressor is fairly expensive. Between acquiring the tax stamp and purchasing a device, with the cost of miles of red tape built into it, your firearm budget for the year can be wiped out in one fell swoop. Although expensive, suppressors are becoming increasingly …

With the number of students coming through my classes with the popular sub/micro-compact pistols at an all-time high, it is a great moment to talk about how to set yourself up for success. There was a time when I would frown upon the decision to use such pistols, but generally …

When NATO realized its militaries might one day be facing body-armor-clad Soviet troops behind NATO lines, it put out a call for a personal munition capable of penetrating such armor. Fabrique Nationale jumped on this project and came up with a round that would fit the bill. Dubbed the 5.7×28 mm …

Hornady’s Security products division is now offering a series of Wifi-enabled gun RAPiD Safe locking vaults. Measuring just under 53 inches tall, these are perfect for storing long guns and pistols in closet-size spaces and range in price from $527 to $1,027. The smaller, Compact Ready Safe can house up to …

Federal has grown since its early days as a small ammunition manufacturer based in Anoka, Minn. Now, the company, which is still based in the same location in which it was founded, is one of the largest ammunition and ammunition component manufacturers in the U.S. During its century of operation, not …

Enhance your capabilities while out and about with the Timeless Everyday Carry (EDC) Knife emblazoned with the official NRA logo laser-etched into the 3.4“ drop-point blade constructed of 7Cr stainless steel. Built by Buck Knives, this liner-lock EDC knife features ball bearings for rapid deployment and a right-hand, tip-down, stainless-steel clip …

Have gun, will travel. If you’re an older reader of this magazine, you might recognize that phrase as being the name of an old television series starring a very young Richard Boone back in the late 1950s and early ’60s. Now, however, it has much greater meaning, as millions upon …

A friend was looking to expand his rifle collection, specifically to add a rifle best suited to the larger North American game species and maybe to be taken for the bigger plains game species of Africa. We went around and around, discussing the different possibilities, but after a while had settled down …