In recent years, the firearms market has witnessed a surge in demand for micro-compact pistols, driven by the growing trend of concealed carry and personal defense. It’s the age-old issue of capacity vs. concealability: People want magazine capacity similar to full-size guns, but in a size that’s really easy to …

A tow-truck driver responded to a crash involving a bus and multiple cars in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 3. According to reports, more than a dozen people had exited their vehicles when a man in a white Dodge Durango began firing at them for unknown reasons, striking the bus driver …

Firearm: Staccato C2 (MSRP: $2,299) We’ve included the Staccato C2 9 mm pistol in today’s kit thanks in part to the renewed interest in double-stack 1911-style pistols. Staccato has been in the double-stack 1911 game for decades, starting out as STI International and transitioning to the Staccato2011 brand in 2020. Double-stack 9 …

Elite Survival Systems has just started selling the Mini CCW Backpack, a new stylish compact backpack oriented towards EDC (everyday carry) and defensive CCW. This backpack is small and handy and meant to serve as an everyday “going about town” tote with a specially designed discreet zippered handgun compartment. Externally, there …

Watch the above video with American Rifleman staff on the range to learn about an exclusive Hunter version of Ruger’s American Rifle, which has a few features you won’t find on other Hunter models. That’s because Davidson’s, as one of the largest firearm distributors in the country, works with manufacturers to bring unique designs to …

A few years back, it was all the rage among journalists to describe their niche—what used to be known as their “beat”—as being at an intersection. The first time I heard this was from a writer for Forbes who described his job this way to me: “I reside at the intersection between …

“I’d like to see the winning target, if you please, sir.” Thus, several years ago spoke the late Captain Michael V. Gannon, then editor of the Field Artillery Journal in Washington, D. C. We, his companions, the late Colonel Hal Sheldon and I, were quite interested in that target, too. The occasion …

It’s the biggest shopping season of the year, and gun and gear companies are offering huge deals before, on and after Black Friday. This year, we’re ditching the flowery holiday prose and diving straight into the deals, because these bargains won’t last long. Let’s start with something guaranteed to appeal …

Primary Arms Optics has just released a new, second generation version of the SLx 3-18x50mm first focal plane (FFP) full size riflescope. “We are excited to introduce the 2nd generation of SLx 3-18x50mm FFP Rifle Scopes to our customers,” said Stephen Morgan, Director of Product Marketing at Primary Arms Optics. “With its enhanced …

Great news! The federal district judge who is handling the Texas/GOA v. ATF case has recently extended the injunction against the ATF—thus protecting ALL current GOA members. The original injunction from five months ago was scheduled to expire last month. So Judge Drew Tipton extended the injunction on October 27. The …