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It is a tired, old cliché, but an accurate one nonetheless: Sometimes you need to think outside the box. That was exactly what was necessary in order to sate the widespread desire for a semi-automatic rifle in .17 HMR. For more than a century, the standard blowback semi-automatic action harnessed …

The Ruger 10/22 is a popular choice for America’s gun owners. While it’s a great gun that is accurate, versatile and easy to upgrade with a wide range of accessories, there is always room for improvement. One of the areas of frustration for many 10/22 owners is the stock magazine release that …

If you’ve never cleaned your Ruger 10/22’s rotary magazine because it seems too complex to take apart and reassemble, we’re going to demystify the process for you. In order to avoid struggling with its spring-loaded reassembly after cleaning, we’ll show you an inexpensive tool to improve your quality of life: …

John Pedersen knew a lot about firearms. His rifle design narrowly and controversially lost to the M1 Garand adopted by the U.S. military and used extensively during World War II. His Pedersen Device for M1903s and M1917s in World War I was ground-breaking, but he also created a variety of other designs throughout his …

OK, I’m not gonna lie here. The Ruger 10/22 is probably my favorite “fun gun.” I’ve taught both of my kids the “fun”damentals of semi-automatic rifle shooting with one, used it on a firing line to instruct new shooters both young and old and fired countless thousands of rounds through …

The ATF is on the warpath again. It has long been understood that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does not respect our Second Amendment rights. In recent days, the ATF has leveled its sights against Polymer80®s Buy Build Shoot™ kits. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to …

Springfield, VA – In yet another reckless, bold and illegal move by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the rogue agency has moved to target braced pistols and their owners. Gun Owners of America received a copy of a draft ATF document concerning pistol …

If there were any mistaking the significance of the final two U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia, it’s now crystal clear. President-elect Joe Biden knows it. He cannot carry out his gun control agenda by executive overreach. Georgians began casting early ballots this week ahead of the Jan. 5 election. …

The Henry Repeating Arms X Model series of lever-action rifles and shotguns gives enthusiasts a classic firearm action with a new-age twist that provides enhanced ergonomics, recoil mitigation and accessory-attachment points. Henry’s X Model chambered for the straight-wall .45-70 Gov’t. cartridge provides a suppressor-ready experience second to none. Henry’s X Model is built …

Hawke Optics has expanded its Sidewinder line of riflescopes with first focal plane (FFP) models, graduated in MOA. Built around a 30mm main tube, these new scopes sport H5 optics  for a wide, 24-degree field of view. Low-dispersion Crown glass has 18-layer multi-coated optics for increased light transmission and clarity. Finally, …