Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. is pleased to unveil its first lever-action rifle platform, the Tombstone. A modern-lever-action rifle chambered in a pistol caliber, the Tombstone is detachable-box-magazine fed instead of utilizing a traditional magazine tube. The gun comes standard with one 20-round magazine, or an optional 10-round magazine for compliant states or …

William Batterman Ruger launched his company—with the help of Alex Sturm—on what is widely recognized as the best-selling, semi-automatic .22 rimfire pistol ever made. To say the Ruger Standard was wildly popular is a gross understatement. It set the foundation for the fabled firm and established its reputation for long-lasting quality, reliability and performance. …

Joaquin Jackson was an icon within the legendary Texas Rangers, having served from 1966 until 1993, as well as a prominent NRA board member. He became famous after his appearance on the cover of Texas Monthly in February 1994, in which he held a classic long gun: the Winchester Model 94. Throughout …

After World War I, the French military recognized the deficiencies it had with handgun supply and effectiveness during the war and sought to adopt a new, more-modern design. In 1921, it created a list of requirements for the Grande Puissance, or “High Power,” service pistol. These requirements included compactness, effective accuracy …

Reminiscent of a Colt display at Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial celebration, this “wheel” of engraved First and Second Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers highlights the myriad barrel length, finish and stock options that individual owners either factory-ordered or commissioned through the years to personalize their Peacemakers. This year marks the …

Owners of Ruger 10/22-pattern semi-automatic rifles will benefit from the modularity and compactness of the Trek-22 bullpup conversion kit. The stock upgrade integrates unique features, such as additional magazine storage, QD sling cups, a Picatinny rail and M-Lok accessory slots while also improving the trigger with a more than 1-lb. …

In the world of duck hunting they are the first family—a gritty, down-to-earth group of duckmen, driven by their faith in the Almighty, their love of family and the pursuit of ducks. The original Duck Commander, Phil Robertson, now 76, let a sly chuckle roll when I asked him if he …

Armed Citizen® Today A Grayson County, Va., resident defended himself when he encountered an alleged intruder inside his home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Around midnight, the alleged intruder made his way into the home by breaking in through a bedroom window. Alerted by the sound of the entry, the …

Many shooters shy away from support-hand-shooting exercises because these drills can reveal just how “weak” their non-dominant-side skills are. By working ambidextrous drills like the Compass Drill early on, new shooters tend to avoid the learned, fearful bias against one-handed and support-handed shooting. This drill requires the shooter to mentally …

Machined from 6061 aluminum billet, the Wilson Combat Omni H Tactical, Cantilever, AR Platform Scope Mount 30mm features three integral recoil lugs along with three hardened-steel mounting crossbolts to offset the recoil and abuse of the largest MSR cartridges when paired with the robust optics commonly preferred by shooters. Weighing a mere …