Last year’s hunting season saw millions of sportsmen and women of all ages head to the fields and woods to give the great American pastime a try. Hunting recruitment efforts were successful as interest in hunting remained high through 2021. That’s led to an interesting dilemma this year. All that …

With the introduction of its new Spectra 7.5x50i scope, German Precision Optic USA is entering the fixed-power scope market. This new riflescope features a slim and sleek configuration that will offer simplicity to shooters who do not need a variable-power scope yet still deliver at the level that customers have come to …

The carry of concealed handguns by civilians for personal protection has become very popular. Ironically, as it seems some in the Federal Government are diligently working to limit those rights, Constitutional Carry—the concealed carry of a handgun without a permit—is becoming legal in more states all the time. Because of …

I had sat on stand patiently, as still as possible, since before dawn, with no results. Chickadees, red squirrels and the occasional crow would break the monotony, but there were no deer to speak of. Just as I had decided I was as cold as I could be, and it …

As I approached the apex of the hill and prepared to peek over the top at what we hoped would be our game standing before us, the weight of the rifle I held in my hands reminded me I didn’t grasp the ideal tool for the job. It was a Franchi …

Moving targets can add stress to shooting sports like nothing else, particularly when that movement produces a narrow window of engagement. Targets, such as drop turners and swingers, are native to both IPSC and IDPA competition, and can be some of the most troublesome to neutralize on a course of …

Federal Ammunition has announced a new subscription program in which consumers can receive five boxes of ammunition delivered to their doorstep every month. The service includes free shipping. A 12-month commitment is required for enthusiasts to enroll and the first boxes ship after signing up. “We are very excited to launch …

For over a century, Colt has been a well known and regarded name in the revolver market. Over the past few years, the company has revitalized its revolver lines to uphold this heritage. Last year, American Rifleman staff tested these newer production Colt wheel guns, the King Cobra, which was reintroduced in 2019. This new …

Antigun think tanks and politicians push narratives that private citizens don’t “need” firearms for self-defense so they shouldn’t have them. That narrative has fallen apart over the past two years of rampant rioting and civil unrest as the same groups called to defund police. The same antigun collectives are pushing …

Springfield Armory’s new XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP .45 ACP carry pistol is a potent, yet packable defensive pistol that can be purchased equipped with the HEX Dragonfly optic as an option. As an optics-ready pistol, prospective buyers can alternatively add their own red-dot optic. As the name implies, the …