Ask people about their experiences with formal firearms training classes, and you will hear stories ranging from tremendously positive, to absolute horror stories, and everything in between. As I wrote last month, two keys to ensure a positive experience at a training class for the self-defense oriented citizen are to seek …

While the .22 WMR, or .22 Magnum, cartridge has been around since the mid-20th century, it’s largely been chambered in bolt-action rifles or revolvers. Because of the varied loadings available in .22 WMR, plus its long, rimmed design, building a reliable semi-automatic pistol chambered for the round is an engineering …

Don’t believe for a minute that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) ‘zero-tolerance’ policy isn’t real or some “right-wing conspiracy.” The first nine-months of statistics are in and the Biden administration is doing exactly what it said it would. President Joe Biden and his White House advisors …

In the world of the armed professional, to include military, federal agencies, law enforcement and protective services, firearm qualifications serve as the bedrock for maintaining the highest standards of proficiency and readiness. Qualifications ensure that employed personnel possess the requisite skills and competence to carry out their duties effectively and …

AG Composites is now offering a line of composite rifle stocks for shooters and hunters who are looking for a high-end aftermarket rifle stocks like those used by high-level precision competitors. While most of the stocks they sell are inletted for the venerable Remington 700 pattern action, AG Composites can accommodate …

Colt CZ Group executed a share purchase agreement on June 28t in which it acquired a 100-percent stake in the Swiss ammunition producer SwissAA Holding. Price of the transaction is not being publicly disclosed, although released financial detail included the fact that the deal was financed from the company’s existing cash …

Leupold has announced the addition of a new frame style to its popular Performance Eyewear line: the DeSoto. Available in multiple lens and frame combinations, the DeSoto adds four new sets of eyewear to Leupold’s catalog. Like the rest of the company’s Performance Eyewear line, the DeSoto is made from lightweight, ballistic-rated …

Today’s polymer-frame, striker-fired 9 mm pistols are the go-to option for those in uniform and civilians alike. Compact, sub-compact, and the even smaller micro-compact sizes are popular because they provide a useful balance of ammunition capacity and performance. They can also be more comfortable to shoot than larger handgun calibers. …

In the annals of military arms, one of the more unique firearms considered for use is the Jacob double rifle, produced in Great Britain by Swinburn & Sons. Though the arm never officially entered military use, the concept was revolutionary and included some unique innovations for its time. Watch our …

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