Shotguns are often seen as one of the best do-it-all firearms. Whether you’re in the field hunting or defending the homestead, a solid shotgun is a good companion. However, all shotguns are not created equal, and there are some features that are more desirable for self-defense than others. Here are …

Earlier this month, a group known as Humanium Metal was participating in a firearm disposal put on by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. The group was tasked with destroying the guns that had been collected by the group and delivered to the local Old Orchard Beach police department. During the course of the …

While most gun owners are aware of the incredible work the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) does in Congress protecting gun owners from damaging legislation and in courtrooms around the country fighting anti-Second Amendment laws, the ILA also does yeoman’s work in the states. And that hard work has …

Late last week, Rhode Island lawmakers adjourned for the year, but not before anti-gun Governor Dan McKee inked his signature to the main piece of gun control to pass the Legislature in 2024. H.7373A/S.2022aa, forces gun owners to store their firearms under lock and key, though home invaders will get to …

We all like to ring steel and shoot small groups. This is not just great for your ego at the range, it’s also good for defensive shooting. Indeed, it’s often the archer, not the arrow, but training goes a long way and hardware is no supplement for learning the fundamentals. However, …

Last night, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 311, restricting firearms on college campuses and college-owned properties, even for concealed carry permit holders. This legislation is now eligible for a floor vote. Please contact your state senator by using the Take Action button below and urge them to OPPOSE this legislation. …

Vortex Optics has just launched a new red-dot sight, the Vortex Defender XL. The Vortex Defender XL joins the trending category of “big window” slide-mounted red-dot sights favored by both performance and competitive shooters. The new Vortex Defender XL sight is offered with either a larger 5- or 8-MOA red dot, …

SilencerCo has just released a new special edition product line for modern firearms consisting of SilencerCo ASR muzzle devices, which come with a special look unique to this series. All muzzle devices are left in their raw, unfinished-metal forms for both aesthetics and with the idea that shooters will change the …

The .22 Hornet is one of those old cartridges that refuses to die. Its design is antiquated by today’s cartridge design standards but, if anything, its popularity has grown in recent years. All you need to do is shoot one to see why. This is a fun cartridge with a mild report …

While infantry muskets were largely standardized during the American Civil War, cavalry units used an incredible variety of different designs, with the Union cavalry employing dozens of different models during the war. One such gun, the Gallager carbine, is one of the war’s lesser-known designs, but it still saw service …