Leimke, a German based company that sells high definition thermal imaging optics, is now offering its Luchs 1 and Luchs 2 thermal riflescopes to American gun owners. The Luchs thermal optics are named after the German word for “lynx”, the predatory feline which excels as a night hunter due to …

Shortly after celebrating his 18th birthday in 1854, John Mahlon Marlin became an apprentice at American Machine Works of Hartford, Conn. He received no compensation for the first six months of his employment, but his weekly pay for the following six months zoomed to: $1.50. Marlin eventually became a master …

Fisher Space Pen, manufacturer of the original zero-G astronaut pen, is now offering its 400-series Bullet Pen in a number of Cerakote exterior finishes that make it an even more rugged and scratch-resistant EDC choice. The Cerakote Bullet Pen features a sealed and pressurized ink cartridge that ensures it will …

Recently, while writing about the Mauser 98 rifle, I needed to reference technical information about its internal construction. My first thought was to open Jerry Kuhnhausen’s The Mauser Bolt Actions, M91 Through M98, A Shop Manual. Then, as I was working on that story, it came to my attention that the author …

The owner of a liquor store near San Jacinto, Texas, was sleeping in the back of his shop early in the morning on Mar. 8 when he heard an unexpected noise. Reports are unclear about exactly when the store owner saw the intruder, with some indication he woke up to …

Homes can provide a familiar place to feel comfortable, safe and secure. They are usually where most people spend their time cooking, gardening, reading or relaxing. Our homes are where we share laughter with friends and family, make special memories, and we even personalize our surroundings. When life gets a …

Firearm: FN 545 Tactical (MSRP: $1,139) FN America expanded its excellent FN 509 9 mm pistol with larger caliber siblings in the FN 510 10 mm version and the FN 545 in .45 ACP we have in today’s kit. With the popularity of the FN 509, it’s a smart, savvy move …

Federal Ammunition is introducing a new match-grade, centerfire-rifle cartridge product line: the Gold Medal CenterStrike. Federal CenterStrike cartridges are loaded with a specially formulated propellant along with a sleek, proprietary OTM (open-tip match) bullet to stringent specifications for serious long-range accuracy. This new product line kicked off with Federal Ammunition shipping …

Our tracker Albert had unbelievable eyes and spotted three cape buffalo bulls feeding in the heavy brush about a mile away. We drove downwind and started a stalk to get as close as possible. My Professional Hunter, Mike Birch, with Hunt the Sun, smiled and gave me a nod that let me know …

Having hunted with rifles chambered in Winchester’s 350 Legend, I knew the round was an effective short- to mid-range hunter for deer-sized game. So, I was very interested when Smith and Wesson introduced its newest hunting revolver in the X-Frame series, the Model 350 chambered in 350 Legend. What could the round do …