The Russian Empire began experimenting with automatic service rifles early in the 20th century, with its Fedorov Avtomat appearing in 1915, firing the 6.5×50 mm Japanese cartridge. Following the Russian Revolution, the decision was made to stick with the decades-old 7.62×54 mm R cartridge, prompting the who’s who of interwar Soviet small-arms …

In the months preceding the planned D-Day landings in June 1944, Allied reconnaissance aircraft flew many missions over the Normandy coastline to map out German defensive positions. Of the various fortifications, one stood out to U.S. planners as an obstacle for the invasion. The Germans had established an artillery battery on top …

Until recently, fans of the 10 mm Auto had just one option in the SIG Sauer lineup in the form of its full-size, steel-framed P220 found in the company’s Legion Series. Now, SIG has expanded its P320 lineup with an offering in 10 mm Auto. The new SIG Sauer P320-XTEN incorporates many enhancements from the company’s …

Anti-gunners have been dominating the airwaves to spread lies about guns. Pelosi’s anti-gun House held a hearing to gut the Second Amendment. Anti-gunners in the media all but called 2A defenders murderers. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches Get your Vitamin B17 …

Some politicians in Washington, D.C., are trying to pass meaningful legislation that would help prevent future atrocities, following the tragic murders in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. Others, unfortunately, prefer to bluster. NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, will work with those in Congress who are dedicated to serious, …

New research from John Lott, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, reveals that a shockingly large percentage of Americans believe that most violent crimes involve a firearm. This is not true. As Lott recently wrote “a new survey finds that people are badly misinformed about how much violent crime involves guns. The …

If you’ve ever asked the question “how often are firearms used defensively in the United States?” then look no further than a recent piece from America’s 1st Freedom by David Kopel. Despite the facts, anti-gun advocates still refute these numbers, but one thing is for sure. There is, however, a clear truth about armed …

I’ll be the first to admit that when the fine folks at Mission First Tactical told me they were sending a Kydex and leather hybrid holster, I envisioned it would be something like a CrossBreed or other leather-backed rig with a Kydex shell. That’s typically how we picture a hybrid holster, right? …

New from FN America is the FN 509 Midsize Tactical, a well-balanced pistol that’s optics-ready, multi-role capable and optimized for shootability. This new pistol joins FN’s other successful Tactical pistols like the FN 509 Tactical and Compact Tactical. The FN 509 Midsize Tactical is a right-size combination of FN’s full size tactical …

Some military rifles capture the imagination more than others. For many, the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) represents a rich period of history that, oftentimes, is chronicled by the many markings left on the guns themselves. The Lee-Enfield platform emerged as the standard British service arm in 1889, at the height of empire, and the …