Sightron has announced the launch of the new SVIII 5-40×56 ED line of premium riflescopes. Designed for competition, long-range shooting and hunting, the new SVIII 4X-40X56mm ED riflescope line is loaded with features, including a close focus of just 10 meters. A first focal plane (FFP) riflescope, this new SVIII model boasts an internal …

“When do constitutional rights vest? At 18 or 21? 16 or 25? Why not 13 or 33?” begins a ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, that addresses whether the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 can constitutionally prohibit 18-20 year olds from purchasing handguns from licensed dealers. . “In the …

The U.S. Army’s Mounted Machinegun Optics (MMO) program—the branch’s effort to identify and procure improved sights for the platforms—has selected the Trijicon MGRS (Machine Gun Reflex sight). The units will be mounted on M2/M2A1 .50-caliber weapon systems. Manufacturing will take place at the company’s facilities in Wixom, MI, and is expected to …

A holster’s primary function is handgun retention at a level commensurate with exertion and mission, while providing efficient presentation under duress. The best versions add day-long comfort. Shooting Illustrated asked the experts how they address that seemingly impossible juggling act and what goes into the process of creating new models. New handguns …

The new Wedge from Streamlight is a lightweight flashlight ideally shaped for daily pocket carry. Featuring aluminum construction and IPX7 weatherproofing the rechargeable EDC light weighs 3.3 ozs. with a flat profile that is just 0.6” thick and 5.5” long. The light features a three-hour, constant-on runtime from its internal 1500-mAh battery. Streamlight includes …

A recall of some 9 mm 115-grain FMJ and 115-grain JHP loads manufactured by Olin Winchester has been issued, and it includes a few cartridges sold under the Herter’s label. Any ammunition purchased before March 25, 2021, however, is not subject to this recall. Owners of the cartridges need to immediately stop …

New from JK Armament is the patent-pending 105LT Rimfire Modular Solvent Trap kit. Ideal for rimfire calibers such as .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, JK Armament says the 105LT “provides high performance in a much smaller package.” JK Armament 105LT Rimfire Modular Solvent Trap kit ($250). For reference, …

The media is getting a lesson on the dangers of getting ahead of the facts when it comes to their reporting. This time, they blamed gun buyers for the spike in crime. Turns out, law-abiding citizens who buy guns aren’t the ones committing crimes. They’re buying guns because of the rise in …

The idea of pairing a handgun and a rifle around a common cartridge is an American tradition. Some of the earliest, self-contained-cartridge, repeating firearms, such as the Henry rifle, used a pistol-size chambering. The short overall length of these cartridges allowed plenty of rounds to be stacked within a tubular …

In February of 2018, Browning announced it was discontinuing its Hi Power line of pistols. The move took shooting enthusiasts, gun historians and many within the firearm industry by surprise, especially considering the Hi Power’s more than 80 years of production and the many entities that used it since its …