This article, “Vz. 52: From Suez to the Bay of Pigs,” appeared originally in the March 1992 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. The general staff of the Czechoslovak Army set out principles for that nation’s postwar small-arms development on Aug. 1, …

Low inventory and pandemic-related safety restrictions contributed to gun sales on Black Friday falling short of expectations that it would set an all-time record for purchases in a single day. By the end of October, 2020 had already claimed top honors for the most firearm transfers conducted through the FBI NICS system …

About 100 years ago, optical engineers discovered that by using the reflection of an aiming point rather than the point itself, an airplane gunner could move his eye position in relation to his sight without changing the bullet’s point-of-impact. In other words, this reflective, or “reflex” sight eliminated the need …

The Enigma from PHLster holsters isn’t just another IWB holster. Rather, it’s a whole new category of concealed-carry gear. Enigma is the world’s first concealment chassis, giving you excellent concealment, stability and performance without relying on a belt to stabilize your gear. The Enigma uses high-tech materials to turn your favorite Kydex …

Black Friday saw over 186,000 background checks conducted for the purchase of firearms, the fourth highest single-day total in history. The entire holiday weekend saw more than 417,000 checks, according to new data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Though Black Friday 2019 saw more checks conducted on that …

Today, House Bill 796, companion bill to Senate Bill 383, was considered in the House Civil Justice Committee.  While no vote was taken, this measure could receive a vote soon, and your lawmakers need to hear from you now!  Please contact your State Senator and Representative and ask that they SUPPORT Senate …

While most European nations at the turn of the 20th century adopted more modern handguns chambered in calibers like 9 mm and .32 caliber for their military side arms, the Norwegians went down a different route. They adopted a handgun more powerful than most in European armies at that time chambered …

By their very nature, red-dot sights bring several inherent advantages to handguns. Recent examples like the Trijicon SRO are packed with user-friendly features. While the slide-mounted, red-dot sight has been around for a lot longer than most shooters probably realize, it has only really begun developing into a mature technology over the …

You can always count on the folks at Armageddon Gear to deliver innovative products geared towards precision rifle shooters. The company’s latest offering is the new Tripod Caddy, which was designed by AG pro staffer Francis Colon. The Armageddon Gear Tripod Caddy includes a fold-out flat surface for writing. The Tripod Caddy can …

It is simple to make bold statements when talking about Infinity Firearms, such as “the Ferrari of race guns,” because the high quality is apparent after the first glance. Besides how well they function, the aesthetics of the design and the flow from the top of the barrel into the …