Whether it’s the AK from “Red Dawn,” the Beretta 92FS from “Die Hard” or even Han Solo’s DL-44 Heavy Blaster from “Star Wars,” prop houses maintain an impressive inventory of firearms for the motion-picture industry. In the summer of 1988, I had just started a new job. Right in the …

PARD Optics is rolling out the new feature-rich but relatively lightweight Dual Spectra Imaging TD5 Thermal / Nightvision scope. The TD5 is an advanced riflescope that has everything but the kitchen sink. The unit features a built-in ballistic calculator, laser range finder, high definition night vision and a thermal imaging detection …

While the family-owned business is mostly known for its bullet making, Berry’s Mfg. also offers its Gun Swings as a convenient add-on for the gun safe or shop to maximize and simplify storage. The injection-molded units are made of glass-filled nylon and can be conveniently mounted to a vertical surface …

The American Civil War was the first major conflict that saw the significant use of arms employing self-contained metallic cartridges. Two that immediately come to mind are the Spencer and Henry repeaters, however, as hostilities progressed, many other single- and multiple-shot firearms that could handle existing or proprietary ammunition were …

One of the most discriminatory laws on North Carolina’s books is the pistol purchase permit system, which was first implemented in 1919. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches Get your Vitamin B17 & Get 10% Off With …

Germany’s conflict with the Soviet Union represented a level of brutality not seen in the other areas of Europe during World War II. Of all the German casualties suffered during the Second World War, nearly 65 percent came in the fight against Russia. Combat on the Eastern Front proved to be …

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 …