Des Plaines, Ill. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are reminding the Greater Chicago area public that stiff penalties are …

Around this time of year in my part of the country, a lot of folks start thinking about elk hunting. Elk are big and pretty tough cervids, and a lot of guys believe they need more power than a .270 Win. or .30-‘06 Sprg. in order to kill one. That’s not really …

As the summer heat begins to set in, we find ourselves preparing our yearly celebration of fathers across our nation. If the dad in your life happens to be an outdoorsman, check out the list below for some great ideas on what to get him. Whether a dedicated deer-slayer, a turkey terrorizer or …

SilencerCo is known for making high-quality suppressors and gun accessories, from pistol suppressors to rifle and rimfire suppressors to the unique Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor. With the introduction of the fully suppressed, fully integrated Maxim pistol, SilencerCo went from making suppressors and firearms accessories to making firearms themselves. Now, the company …

We have already told you about David Chipman, the virulent anti-gunner who Joe Biden has nominated to run the ATF. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to have a vote on him this Thursday. And that’s why I need you to contact your Senators once again — even if they …

This week we’re taking a closer look at the Wilson Combat Recon Tactical. A modern sporting rifle chambered in hard-hitting .458 SOCOM, the Recon Tactical seems almost custom-made to take on the gamut of North America’s big game. Built around America’s favorite rifle platform, the Recon Tactical is a smooth shooter, despite its hefty chambering. For …

The U.S. Army has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to FN America to supply the U.S. Army with M240 series machine gun variants and spare receivers. Terms of the multi-faceted agreement, which is valued at more than $92 million, run through 2026 in support of both the U.S. Army and other Department of Defense (DoD) …

The Razor line of electronic earmuffs from Walker’s is expanding with three models that sport a new Battle Brown color scheme. With a comfortable, slim design and advanced sound processing technology, Walker’s Razor Slim Patriot electronic muffs are a top choice for competitive shooters. Now available in Battle Brown, the …

Q: I recently inherited a Smith & Wesson Model 10-7 revolver chambered in .38 Spl. The markings shown on the gun leave me puzzled. The backstrap is stamped “RHKP 1759.” Stamped on the butt of the grip is “AAM7024,” and there is lanyard ring. The cylinder’s crane reveals the model and …

Former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Acting Director Michael Sullivan wrote that David Chipman, President Joe Biden’s (D) nominee to lead the ATF, would comprise the mission of the organization in a recent opinion piece. “[T]he hard-working patriots who staff this vital law enforcement and regulatory agency deserve, and …