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 …

A New Year is here, but anti-gun Democrats are still in their old, tyrannical ways. They have continued to announce their anti-gun agenda for the upcoming legislative session, which begins next week. Recently, gun owners noticed the introduction of HB 2/SB 2, which bans so-called “assault weapons” and “high capacity” …

If you’re reading this, perhaps it’s because you’ve been saved from the recommendation of “just get a (insert common pistol here)” or “just pick whatever feels good.” One of the biggest mistakes a new handgun owner can make is to buy a gun based on blind advice. The only thing …

Heckler & Koch is known the world over for iconic firearms such as the MP5 submachine gun and the G3 battle rifle. However, more recently, the company’s VP9 semi-automatic pistol has been stealing some of the spotlight. Since its introduction in 2014, shooters in both the European and U.S. markets have regarded it …

Perhaps one of the most common conversational questions asked of shooting sports enthusiasts is this: If you could only have one handgun, what would it be? During my three decades of related pursuits, the answer to that question has often been a medium-frame .357 Magnum revolver, such as the Ruger GP100 or Smith …

Back in the day, I recall some chatter about issuing short-barreled .44 Mag. revolvers to police officers. This was prior to the massive acceptance of 9 mm ammunition as the dominant defensive-handgun round worldwide. I personally know one rural cop who actually carried a .44 Mag. on duty, but I’m …

The Kel-Tec SUB2000 has set the standard for easy to carry, easy to shoot 9mm carbines. With t’s unique capabilities to fold in half and use industry standard magazines, the SUB20000 is ideal for use when your defensive pistol needs a helping hand. Now, Kel-Tec is coming out with a new model of this …

Skeet and sporting clays are among the most popular shotgun disciplines in the United States. Learning from champion shooters in both of these games will help you improve and move up the competition leaderboard. In this “American Rifleman Television” clip, Shooting Sports USA Editor-in-Chief John Parker spends time with Team Winchester pros …