Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. But there was another Browning-created semi-automatic that also saw battlefield action and, like the M1911A1, was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. It was the Colt 1903 Pocket …

Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. Adopted by the German army in 1898 to replace the 1888 “Commission” rifle, the Mauser Gewehr 98 and derivatives became among the most widely produced and distributed rifles of all time. The Model 98 still represents the benchmark …

On July 1, residents with a clean criminal history of legal age in Florida will be able to carry concealed without a permit. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the measure on April 3. “You …

NRA’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibits began with a slew of new product launches, as several companies took advantage of crowds comprised of tens of thousands of NRA members eager to see the industry’s latest and greatest. Fittingly, many of the new introductions centered upon the huge concealed-carry market, but …

Yesterday, Governor Kelly vetoed House Bill 2304, which seeks to establish grade-appropriate curricula guidelines to teach firearm safety to students of all ages, in order to reduce the risk of accidents. This bill previously passed both chambers with overwhelming bipartisan majorities. Please stay tuned to www.nraila.org and your email inbox for further updates when the Legislature …

With law-enforcement agencies moving away from the .40 S&W and going back to the 9 mm, the .40’s future is cloudy. For those who don’t follow cartridge history closely, the .40 S&W is really nothing more than a 10 mm light load wearing a different dress. More than anything else, …

Just imagine if the mainstream media reported this scene straight. Hall A at the Indiana Convention Center was filled with thousands of members of the NRA all waiting for the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum to begin. Some had waited for hours to get in to the hall. They’d stood in lines …

Northbrook, IL, based Armasight, a company known for its specialized thermal and night vision optics and accessories, is now showcasing its brand new Watchman Illuminator. The infrared beam thrown by the Watchman is invisible to the naked human eye, but is useful for pointing at targets and tracking prey under night …

MicroVision Optical, a San Diego, CA, based designer and eyewear manufacturer is now launching Parallel Eyewear, a new outdoor-oriented sunglasses brand intended for both men and women who are serious about the outdoors. Microvision Optical has been in the outdoors eyewear space for over 20 years, with expertise in the implementation …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Davidson’s Exclusive Weatherby Vanguard Cipher. A rifle built for the backcountry, this model boasts First Lite Cipher camo on its Monte Carlo stock, helping it blend in to a variety of environments. Weighing between 7.15 and 7.25 pounds, with a Vanguard buttpad to …