Optics are an increasingly vital part of more and more firearms, from traditional rifles to MSRs to shotguns and even ultracompact, concealed-carry handguns. With few exceptions, however, nearly every optic is made overseas, and every manufacturer uses at least one or two components of foreign origin. With the supply-chain crises …

Amid an unprecedented and unjustified attack on the firearm industry, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. President & CEO Mark Smith responded Monday with the following statement: “A number of politicians and their lobbying partners in the media have recently sought to disparage Smith & Wesson. Some have had the audacity to suggest …

Alps OutdoorZ has announced a new frame and pack system developed for backcountry hunters. The ultralight, modular Elite frame and pack bags address the needs of hunters who require a lightweight system that can reliably and comfortably haul meat and gear through the most adverse terrain and weather conditions. The Elite …

The first-ever RCBS Rumble Precision Rifle Series competition was held August 4-6 in RCBS’s and GA Precision’s own backyard near Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Seventy-five PRS Pro Series shooters attended the match, which sold out of registration spots in less than an hour. The RCBS Rumble provided a fast-paced, challenging course …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Browning Citori White Lightning. An over/under scattergun, the White Lightning is an elegant upland piece, complete with a highly ornate receiver engraved with its name on the underside. Utilizing a mid-bead for a more precise pointing system, this Citori marries practical function with …

Gargantuan gators beware! Florida’s 2022 hunting season started on Monday, 8/15 with brand new rules regarding hunting hours and acceptable equipment. Gator hunting is now allowed 24-hours a day, up from the 17-hours that used to primarily target night and early mornings. As far as equipment is concerned, pneumatic air-bows attached to …

Taurus Intl. Mfg. Inc. has a long and storied history of producing double-action revolvers. Its roots go back to 1924 when a small tool-and-die-forging plant, called Forjas Taurus (the name would later be changed to Taurus Armas), was established in Porto Alegre, Brazil. By 1941, the first Model 38101SO revolver was in production. It …

An easy upgrade for Talley’s factory scope rings is the company’s anti-cant indicator, a simple accessory that helps shooters get on target—especially distant ones. The indicator is a direct ring-cap replacement, via four screws, and can be installed in minutes onto one of Talley’s many ring options. A built-in spirit …

Amid an unprecedented and unjustified attack on the firearm industry, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. President & CEO Mark Smith responded Monday with the following statement:   “A number of politicians and their lobbying partners in the media have recently sought to disparage Smith & Wesson. Some have had the audacity to …

A shooting range should be a relatively simple operation, right? After all, what does one really need other than a good hill of dirt and perhaps a place to hang a target? Well, since you clicked on this article, you likely already know the answer to these questions. Perhaps you …