Erector is one of those optical terms that often makes people have a quiet laugh. Trying to explain that an erector’s job is to make an image erect seldom helps. Neither does pointing out that “erect” simply means “upright” in this case. Nevertheless, every riflescope you have does indeed contain …

When you first start shooting, the idea of mastery might not be at the forefront of your mind. Maybe shooting is just recreational and not too important, or maybe you don’t believe you need to master these skills. Throughout my career as an instructor, I’ve run into both types of …

XS Sights introduced a new and improved second-generation R3D notch and post tritium sight, the R3D 2.0 tritium night sight set, engineered to give gun owners a brighter, stronger set of self-defense sights. The new R3D 2.0 sights are designed to drive focus downrange and feature significant improvements from their first-generation …

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced the reintroduction of the Marlin 1894 Classic chambered in .44 Magnum, while still retaining all of the gun’s traditional characteristics. “We’re very excited to introduce our first Ruger-made Marlin 1894,” said Ruger president and CEO, Chris Killoy. “We have spent many months working to make this rifle the …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Franchi Momentum Elite Varmint in TrueTimber Prairie. A varmint-focused bolt-action with a short, 60-degree throw. It is fed by a detachable-box magazine, while the Relia trigger is adjustable from 2 to 4 pounds. For more information on this precision instrument, check out the video embedded …

Savage Arms has begun shipping its Stevens 334 rifle, which debuted earlier in 2023. This bolt-action comes in a Turkish Walnut stock with a silver bolt, or a black synthetic stock with a matte-black action to match. While the black follows more modern trends of economics and durability, the Turkish Walnut hearkens …

Remington Ammunition has given sportsmen in states with straight-wall hunting regulations, particularly those who favor lever-action rifles, a potent, yet soft-shooting, new chambering for the short-range harvesting of deer-size game, hogs and even black bears. The new 360 Buckhammer cartridge has external ballistics similar to those of the venerable .30-30 Win.—but while …

As policies from the Biden administration have opened the southern border of the United States of America to more illegal immigration, much of the national debate about immigration has necessarily focused on border security. But that important issue is for other publications and news services to report on and investigate. …

In the ever-evolving world of President Joe Biden’s (D) new Justice Department ruling redefining braced pistols as short-barreled rifles (SBRs) under the Gun Control Act of 1968, nobody can be counted on to add clarity to the matter more than the president himself. At a speech last weekend pushing for …

It’s no secret more places of worship are employing armed security measures than ever before. Acquiring figures that demonstrate the trend is a challenge, although results of a Lifeway Research survey—released June 6—indicate the number of Protestant churches that enlist armed members of their congregation as part of their preparedness …