When the American Expeditionary Force began coming to France in mid-1917, the French and British commanders desperately wanted the fresh American troops mixed into the allied lines as reinforcements. General John Pershing would not allow the AEF to be split up in such a way. However he did send African-American troops …

Someone once said that good gear will not make up for poor tactics, but good tactics will make up for poor gear. And, I think that is something that the defensive shooter should keep in mind. We live in an era when new guns, new gear, and new ammo are …

The sheer number of AR platforms and associated aftermarket components in circulation today all but ensure that if you dabble in more than one or two of these firearms, you will eventually encounter a new part that has problems right out of the box. While I come across component issues …

“They will get you hitting at 1,000 yards before lunch on day 1”, explained Greg Duncan from Blue Heron when pitching a story to me on Outdoor Solutions Corp’s Long Range Shooting School.  Greg is a straight-up guy who’s not prone to exaggerate, but I was incredulous that success at 1,000 yards …

In the quarter-century since it was formed, the Contemporary Longrifle Association (CLA) garnered more than 2,000 members unified primarily by their interest in preserving the skills of 18th and early 19th century American gunmakers. In its own words, the organization is “keeping the longrifle culture alive.” If you have an interest in …

Antigun billionaire Michael Bloomberg is at it again. He’s throwing around money and demanding things, not even noticing that Americans aren’t listening to gun control mantras. Instead, they’re arming themselves at historic rates. Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund is dropping $3 million to recruit “grass roots volunteers” to run for …

An interesting survey of surgeons revealed they, as a group, don’t agree with President Joe Biden’s (D) attempt to frame the illegal actions of violent criminals as a “public-health crisis.” Indeed, a substantial percentage of surgeons acknowledged they do own one or more firearms and a solid majority said they …

A. Designed for universal fit on firearms with Picatinny- or Weaver-type rails, the Crimson Trace RailMaster CRM-201 brings welcome versatility to your home-defense scattergun. The compact unit utilizes a 5 mW red-laser sight to provide an edge over conventional sights, particularly in low-light conditions. It features the company’s Instant Activation, tap-on/tap-off system along …

I was standing—much to my chagrin—on a pair of snowshoes, in 3 feet of snow, on a severe sidehill slope in the famous Catskill Mountains, with time slipping away. There was no lack of deer sign, in spite of the recent blizzard, but there was a definitive lack of deer. …

August is National Shooting Sports Month® and more states are joining in on the celebration! National Shooting Sports Month was developed by NSSF to celebrate, share and invite newcomers and grow participation in the shooting sports. State legislatures and governors are celebrating too, issuing proclamations of their own to mark the shooting sports …