It’s commonly thought that technological advancements are a primary driving force in firearm innovation and design. Although evolving production methods, materials, propellants and bullet designs certainly play a role, politics are often just as influential in the course of firearm development. A good example of this is the Romanian PSL …

On Wednesday, March 13th, the Senate passed House Bill 357 by a margin of 32-6. The bill now advances to Governor Beshear’s desk to be signed into law. NRA thanks Representatives Derek Lewis (R, H-90), Michael Meredith (R, H-19), and Senator Jason Howell (S-01) for leading the charge for this …

If you’re a fan of 1911s and carrying concealed, you’re likely looking for a model of your favorite style of handgun you can carry every day. Often considered an outside the waistband only gun, with the right holster, 1911s can also make excellent concealed carry firearms. You just have to …

AG Composites is now offering aftermarket bottom metal for its custom manufactured stocks. Currently AG Composites is offering two basic configurations of bottom metal: The AG M5 and the AG BDL. The AG M5 Bottom Metal is made from 6061 aluminum, has a black anodized finish and only weighs 2.5 ounces …

As if we need further evidence of the growing popularity of pistol-mounted red-dot sights in general, and of the enclosed-emitter variety in specific, Riton has entered the market with its 3 Tactix EED sight. The firm has offered open-emitter models for a few years now, starting with the 3 Tactix PRD in …

Nightstick has just unveiled the new LGL 180, a new tactical light capable of emitting both visible white light and an infrared beam that is meant for use with tactical shotguns or carbines. In addition to beaming out two different types of light, the new Nightstick LGL 180 can also run …

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced 36 new configurations of the Ruger American Rifle Generation II, which includes 18 configurations of the new Predator variant. Predator rifles are available in the full Gen II caliber assortment, from traditional predator calibers like .204 Ruger all the way up to magnum thumpers …

During the Cold War, many nations developed domestically sourced sniping rifles, and many of those rifles were based on pre-World War II designs. One nation that reconfigured a previously used bolt-action service rifle to meet the needs of precision marksmen was France, and the result was the FRF2 sniper rifle. …

There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to firearms, and scaled-down “pocket” and EDC pistols provide good examples. Creating a smaller, more concealable, centerfire semi-automatic requires, among other things, a stiffer recoil spring (or springs). Unfortunately, many individuals who prefer smallish semi-automatics lack the physical strength to easily rack the slide as …

Despite what the movies will tell you, the 1873 Winchester was the gun that won the West, with nearly half a million manufactured in the 25 years before the frontier was tamed. Italian-made reproductions of the Model 1873 have become popular for cowboy action shooting, pistol cartridge plinking or just for those …