KelTec joined the 5.7 mm rebirth with the introduction of the P50 pistol, a unique handgun that utilized the 50-round magazines of the FN P90/PS90 and shared its 5.7 x 28 mm chambering. The pistol made a splash when it was introduced in 2021 and was named the American Rifleman Tactical Product of the Year for 2022. …

Shooting and hunting equipment sales were steady in 2022, according to the latest results from Southwick Associates’ online ShooterSurvey and HunterSurvey. The stabilization from 2020 and 2021’s record-setting pace allowed retailers to continue replenishing inventory and, with more gear and accessories from which to choose, some of the brands retailers that are ringing …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Davidson’s Pietta 1873 Great Western II. A classic single-action revolver, the Great Western II is a throwback to the best of the guns of the cowboy era. With wide-blade front sight, and a barrel-to-cylinder gap that enables it to fire black-powder cartridges, this …

While there are a ton of holster companies out there—most of them excellent—there are very few that make truly dedicated duty rigs. Some civilian OWB (outside the waistband) holsters can be requisitioned for duty use, but only a few companies design holsters specifically for the unique needs of law enforcement …

Shooting glasses manufacturer Ranger, based in Randolph, Mass., released a new product line last year aimed at the recreational shooting market, specifically beginners. The Duster model is a bit of a departure for Ranger, a leading player today in the competition shooting glasses arena. The new Duster model comes in …

Resettable turrets and an illuminated G4i reticle are just two of its features. A new reticle choice is now available for the GPO (German Precision Optics) Spectra 6X 1.5–9x44i premium riflescope, one of the company’s best-selling optics. This traditionally configured MRAD compatible riflescope has a standard 30 mm main tube and wide …

Firearm Industry Expert and Veteran Ryan Cleckner gave the lawmakers a Civics 101 lesson during his testimony against ATF overreach. Ryan Cleckner knows a few things about standing up for what’s right, even when it’s not easy. The former Special Operations sniper, lawyer, author, former NSSF staff member, firearm safety …

Second Amendment supporters and law-abiding gun owners can breathe a sigh of relief. For now, at least. The four major credit card companies – American Express, VISA, Mastercard and Discover – all announced they were “pausing” efforts to implement a newly-created Merchant Category Code (MCC) to track gun store purchases. NSSF worked …

A controversial decision by major credit card companies to begin using a new merchant category code (MCC) when customers use plastic for purchases at merchants who offer firearms, ammunition or related gear is now on pause. Last week’s announcement comes less than a month after Reuters news service confirmed it was full-steam …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2023 Raleigh, NC — Gun rights supporters in North Carolina have just won a major legislative victory as Senate Bill 41 – which includes repeals of both the church carry loophole and pistol purchase permit – passed in the NC House Wednesday by a veto-proof …