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 …

Nosler, Inc. is announcing a new program to raise awareness and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. To help further the goals of the Boot Campaign, a non-profit dedicated to helping veterans recover from the effects of their service, Nosler has produced 22 specially serialized Model 48 Long Range Carbon …

If you’re not big on carrying a big flashlight in your pocket (or you don’t have any pockets) and want to attach a small flashlight to your backpack or keychain instead, we have some recommendations. Before we get to the list, let’s set some expectations. First, these keychains are typically …