Plain, utilitarian, unadorned—those are the words typically associated with standard military-issued firearms of World War II. While some individuals chose to carry more elaborate guns, like the famous ivory-handled sidearms of General George Patton, your average G.I. carried firearms free from unnecessary factory embellishments that would only add to the …

Biden nominee to heat the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives David Chipman was on the hotseat before the US Senate for confirmation on Wednesday. It was a poor performance and there is no way the agency exists lawfully under the Constitution nor should this guy be heading it. …

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for several Biden administration nominees, including professional gun control activist David Chipman for director of the federal agency that enforces the nation’s gun control laws (commonly referred to as ATF). Chipman’s evasive, contradictory, and dishonest testimony disqualified him from further consideration …

The ATF has released proposed rules to crack down on so-called “ghost guns.” Politicians have made up the anti-gun pejorative “ghost guns” to try and frighten Americans and justify their assault on your Second Amendment right to craft a homemade firearm. With the ATF now actively accepting public comments on …

Of all the classic lever-action rifles in the history of American production, the Winchester Model 1894 is arguably the most well known and used. Its popularity at one point was so far reaching that it was the quintessential Western lever-action rifle in the minds of many, and one of the most prolific …

The latest addition to Hawke’s Vantage IR lineup, the 2X-7X32mm is a compact, middle-ground model perfect for hunters. As with most of Hawke’s 107 riflescopes, this new model is all-caliber rated. It is quick-handling thanks to its low-end power, getting hunters on-target fast for those close-in shots, while still retaining clarity and magnification …

Every year it seems we start looking sooner than ever for standouts amid all the gear produced annually by the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. The past 12 months stand as testament to that. Indeed, the list we tabulated includes products covered as far back as 11 American Hunter print issues—such are …

When asked if our country has a crime problem in the wake of last-year’s events, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “There is a guns problem, and that’s something the president would say.” Psaki, and President Joe Biden (D), would rather blame the millions of Americans who lawfully and responsibly …

On May 21, ATF published a new proposed rule in the Federal Register entitled Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms. That publication triggered the opening of the proposed rule to public comments. The comment period will remain open until August 19, 2021. While the Justice Department has focused on …

  Browning began developing his .50-cal. machine gun when he was 63 years old. Shown above is an early water-cooled version. His air-cooled model armed every American aircraft in World War II and remains in use today worldwide. Image courtesy of Museums at Union Station. Anything a person might want …