Whiz … . You’d hear the “good ones” before they hit you. Just enough time to close your eyes, if you were smart. A lightning flash, then stinging pain. Those little rubber bands always seemed to find a hole, especially when my little 9-year-old cherub face was poking out for a recon …

The Garrison series of 1911 handguns from Springfield Armory combines modern materials and design with a heritage that spans more than a century. Now available in a 9 mm version that features classic hot-salt-blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless steel construction, the 9 mm Garrison is a rock-solid 1911 that gives you …

Designed and engineered by TenPoint, Wicked Ridge Crossbows’ Raider 400 De-Cock crossbow featuring Acudraw De-Cock and the D1 Trigger is now shipping. The ultra-lightweight Raider 400 De-Cock combines the convenience of de-cocking with speeds up to 400 feet-per-second. “We all know the inconvenience of carrying a target to discharge your arrow, or …

A recent armed home-defense episode in France points out a drastic difference in the way that country looks at the topic of self-defense in the home compared to here in the United States. In late March, a farmer in Longré, France, was indicted for murder after shooting and killing a …

SOG, one of the more popular brands of knives and outdoor gear, is introducing a new line of a fixed blade knives called the Recondo FX. The fixed-blade Recondo FX traces its roots back to the origins of SOG both in terms of its styling and rugged construction. SOG opted to …

As we look at the new guns being introduced this year, some trends seem to be emerging. While micro 9 mm carry guns are still being introduced, some established manufacturers of such pistols are making versions just a little longer for improved ergonomics. “Optic-ready” or “optic-equipped” pistols continue to increase …

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s have unveiled an all-new lineup of Ascend Adventure Bikes, engineered to cover every surface and lifestyle. Debuted for the first time at Bass Pro Shops’ National Headquarters in Springfield, MO, Ascend Adventure Bikes are now available for purchase online at basspro.com or cabelas.com and in select Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail locations …

The U.S. Army announced on Tuesday that SIG Sauer has been awarded the contract to produce the branch’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW). The decision came after a rigorous 27-month testing and evaluation period. Initial delivery in the 10-year agreement is valued at $20.4 million. NGSW guns, which are chambered in 6.8 …

Winchester has been awarded a significant contract from U.S. Army Contracting Command for pistol ammunition to be manufactured at Winchester’s facilities in Oxford, Mississippi, and East Alton, Illinois. The contract specifies .38 caliber, .45 caliber and 9 mm ammunition and boasts a potential value of $145 million. Winchester is the …

Today Glock pistols serve alongside thousands of law enforcement officers nationwide, as well as being the primary self-defense gun for tens of thousands of law-abiding citizens. They’re also serving on front lines manned by militaries across the globe and win competitions, but the company didn’t start as a firearm manufacturer. Gaston Glock, …