1. Laser-Focused Practice It’s easy enough to learn dry-practice shooting fundamentals, but how do you step up your practice from there? The Laser Activated Shot Reporter (LASR) app offers a way. This app is more flexible than most, in that you can use any laser-training gun or cartridge, any webcam-enabled …

When President Joe Biden (D) again called for a ban on popular, commonly-owned semi-automatic rifles on October 13—a goal the White House press secretary repeated on October 24—he was attempting to dictate to Americans what are the key issues at stake in this midterm election on November 8. But then, President Biden …

Masterpiece Arms now has two new rimfire rifles that are bedded with two different stock/chassis options; the ESR or the Matrix Pro. Masterpiece Arms is using a Curtis Action, originally designed for centerfire cartridges, that has been modified for use with rimfire .22 Long Rifle cartridges. Masterpiece Arms is known for …

Combining leather with Kydex is nothing new. Several companies have done it for years. But it has mainly come in the form of a hybrid holster, typically a Kydex shell attached to a leather backer, mainly for the retention benefits of Kydex and the comfort of leather. But 1791 Gunleather chose a …

The Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X is a saboted muzzleloader bullet whose polymer base seals against the bore to promote energy and accuracy. The projectile promises to take a standard muzzleloader’s effective range out to 300 yards or more without switching guns, or even changing to a faster-twist barrel. With a .315 G1 …

For many years the muzzleloader rifle market was driven by innovation. Each new year brought technology and design changes that boosted performance and advanced the sport. Of course, it was inevitable that this would plateau at some point. For some time now, we have witnessed, with a few exceptions, a …

On June 6, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Institute (SAAMI) published eight new standards that barely gained the attention of enthusiasts or writers, including myself. The fact that the new “Suppressor Thread and Socket” drawings will minimize gun owner frustration, improve safety, heighten performance and save you money—even if you aren’t one …

Q. I was looking at a foreign semi-automatic rifle at a gun show recently and overheard some people nearby talking about a “U.S.-parts count.” What does this have to do with an imported rifle, and why is it a concern? A. What you overheard was likely a discussion of one of …

During World War II, this SOE team, led by Patrick Leigh Fermor (seated, center) abducted the German commander of Crete and exfiltrated him to Egypt. At least three UD submachine guns are visible in this photo. The least-known American submachine gun to see combat in World War II was the …

Like many other military rifles of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Swedish Mauser has recently appreciated in value. New and experienced collectors alike flock to these rifles; some for their excellent shooting characteristics and others for their collectability, along with the beautiful fit and finish shared by all variants of these …