Washington, D.C. — Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) secured a preliminary injunction against the Illinois “Assault Weapons” Ban and the Standard-Capacity Magazine Ban. In his order, Judge Stephen McGlynn slammed some of the gun control laws in question, stating they “seem to be written in …

At some point in your training journey, you will face a tough decision—keep practicing what you started with, or expand your capabilities. The idea that you should train for an “average” gunfight is common thinking in many circles. With limited time and resources, it sounds like a good idea to …

The firearm industry has become more flexible in response to an increasingly diverse consumer base. New models reflect varying consumer interest driven both by uncertain times and the availability of new technology. The breadth and depth of the handgun market continues to grow, as manufacturers continue to release models that …

Quick thought exercise. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Italian shotgun?” I’d wager most of us would think of a fine Silver Pigeon from Beretta, a gold-medal-winning Perazzi competition gun or the Benelli M4. As a general rule, “affordable” isn’t a descriptor attached to …

Beretta USA is now selling the new PMXs large format pistol. The PMXs pistol is based on the Beretta PMX platform in use by a number of militaries and law enforcement agencies around the globe. The Beretta PMX was originally developed to adhere to stringent NATO testing standards and specifications, including …

While it’s popularity may have risen and fallen over the years, the 1911 has always been a very viable self-defense firearm, and the new 1911s for 2023 continue that trend. New for 2023, though, is an increase in interest in double-stack 1911s, or 2011s as they are commonly called. Once …

The first Glock chambered in .380 ACP on the American market was the Model 42, a subcompact single-stack pistol introduced in 2014. The company’s history with making .380 pistols, however, long predates the Model 42. One of these models, the Glock 28, is now available in the U.S. as a limited-edition TALO model. …

Results of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) annual National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness were issued last November, and despite social unrest, COVID-19, financial rumblings and Mother Nature’s current temperament, it found, “Nearly half of the country intends to prepare sometime in the future but has not yet started.” Fifty-five percent of the …

It should come as no small comfort for any patriotic American to know that the country’s firearm industry is vibrant and productive, still faithfully serving the needs of armed citizens, law-enforcement officers and military personnel—just as it has for more than two centuries. Each year, our editors and contributors scour …

ARMSCOR’s RIA 5.0 ST semi-automatic 9 mm Luger pistol represents the company’s first handgun to be designed and manufactured here in the United States. Marketed under the Rock Island Armory brand, the 5.0 ST blends familiar features and groundbreaking innovations to deliver a reduced-recoil shooting experience. Designed by Fred Craig, …