Answering the calls from American fans of the iconic and highly regarded G36 platform, Heckler & Koch (H&K) re-introduced its SL8 semi-automatic rifle to the U.S. market in 2021 after a 13-year hiatus. Designated the SL8-6, this new variant is the latest version of the SL8-1 that was first imported in 1998, …

In 1954, less than a decade after World War II veteran Jack First made it back home from deadly fighting on the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific, he started a small gun shop in Lancaster, Calif. As had many returning G.I.s, First decided to make a name for …

Bushmaster Firearms’ BA30, despite looking similar to a .308 AR semi-automatic rifle, is actually a straight-pull design with a few enhancements that make it a fast-shooting, versatile platform that’s legal to own in all 50 states. An ambidextrous bolt handle that can be installed onto either side of the upper …

Either out of fear or ignorance, all of these cartridges were ridiculed upon introduction. However, they all represent praiseworthy ballistic evolution. (Left to right: 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 HAMR, .327 Fed. Mag., 30 Super Carry.) The most popular rifle cartridge in America is the .223 Rem. If it were introduced today, …

Virtually every carry gun is a compromise, it just depends on which qualities are most important to you. Size and weight are often most critical, as they allow you to have the gun with you most often. Shown is the discontinued Kel-Tec P3AT in front of a Glock G26. When …

The new Compact 5.56 NATO version of the ROTEX-X sound suppressors is now shipping from B&T USA. The ROTEX-X sound attenuators are designed for use with the popular 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO cartridges and will be offered in both compact and full-size versions. Its predecessor, the ROTEX-V has been used …

No matter if it’s a classic .30-30 hunting rifle or the rifle on the cowboy’s saddle, the lever action rifle has held a special place in the history of American gun culture. The lever gun isn’t just a thing of the past, however. More and more of today’s shooters are …

Due to extreme staff shortages at the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ), all firearm applications are taking longer than usual to process. This includes your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and Centralized List (CL) renewal applications. Join Renee Lewis, Field Representative at CA DOJ (Retired), on Wednesday, May 18, at …

In full disclosure, I build precision rifles for a living.  So, when I see things like this that rarely get discussed or realized, I enjoy sharing them.  One of my rifle chassis suppliers, MDT, sends out routine information via email about their products.  I apologize upfront, but with the huge number …

Many criminals look at senior citizens as easy targets, believing they can rob or attack elderly Americans, whether at home or in public, with little chance of the victim fighting back. Crimes against the elderly at home are particularly common, with the Bureau of Justice Statistics reporting that elderly victims …