My first opportunity to work with Rossi’s single-shot pistols came along more than a decade ago in the form of the Rossi Matched Pair model. Based on the company’s small bore break-action shotgun, this particular version shipped with one barrel chambered in .45 Colt/.410 bore and a second in .22 LR. Although …

Made of high-quality leather in the United States, the C&C Sutlery Cavalry Carbine Sling replicates the design used by Civil War-era and later mounted soldiers to ensure their saddle-ring-equipped carbines remained with them at all times—especially in the case of involuntary dismounts. Like the originals, this one is worn diagonally …

While NRA members made huge strides in 2023 to defend and expand the right to keep and bear arms, 2024 will be an even more important year for the future of the Second Amendment. For starters, the Supreme Court will likely provide more guidance for how it will apply the Second Amendment …

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) sure was quick to implement portions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) that benefit their gun control agenda but seem to be ignoring other parts of the law that would make it easier for firearm retailers to do business. The …

When it comes to shooting sports, ensuring the safety of your eyes is paramount. Premium ballistic eye protection shields your eyes from potential hazards and enhances your overall shooting experience. You only have one set of eyes, so protecting them is critical. These top-notch eyewear options won’t stop a bullet, …

1. Dual-Control Dampening I really didn’t know I needed volume controls for each ear independently until I tried the Pro Ears Gold II 30 hearing-protection earmuffs. The dual controls let me overcome the typical range challenge of the person on my right shooting something that sounds like a cannon while …

Consumer demand can be a fickle friend to businesses that stock firearms. While overall gun sales have remained brisk since I entered the industry as a custom manufacturer and gunsmith in 2009, interest in specific firearm types tends to ebb and flow. As a result, a gun shop can easily …

Mossberg has begun chambering its Patriot bolt-action rifle in 400 Legend. Pairing impressive down-range penetration with extremely low recoil, the 400 Legend is ideal for straight-wall states, and can be used for a variety of big game, including hogs and close-cover bears. A walnut-stocked version and black synthetic stock option, both …

Walther Arms expanded its Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) line in 2021 with a full-size model and a compact version, both of which built on earlier foundations laid by models like the PPQ. Like many of Walther’s recent handgun introductions, at the heart of the PDP was a focus on ergonomics, as we observed in …

Smith & Wesson’s first polymer-frame, semi-automatic pistol, the Sigma, was refined into the company’s SD line. As S&W introduced and evolved its popular and award-winning M&P series of handguns, the SD9 stayed on as a no-frills option for those looking for a reliable handgun backed by the S&W brand, and the design won its …