Despite its decades-long popularity in military and law enforcement circles, shooters in the U.S. have struggled to get their hands on genuine Heckler & Koch MP5 designs, even in semi-automatic-only configuration. For years, the market’s relied on clones, but all that changed with the introduction of the SP5. Made on …

German Precision Optics (GPO) is coming out with three new riflescopes to their premium optics line. The new Spectra 8X riflescope lineup is designed for the hunter who demands the very best. These scopes combine top-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail in the manufacturing process to produce riflescopes that are on …

With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a wide variety of lockdowns and closures—including for firearms-related businesses—nine states are now pushing for, or have already passed, pro-gun emergency measures that would prohibit state and local governments from infringing on the right to keep and bear arms during emergency situations. “During the …

The Spanish-American War of 1898 was America’s last war of the 19th century and began the ascent of the United States toward world power. It also marked the first major combat use of the U.S. Army’s new .30-40 Krag-Jorgensen service rifle. Adopted in 1892, and placed into production at the …

If I was forced to choose—and thank Heaven that I am not—just one bore diameter to cover the entire range of the world’s big game, it would have to be the .375-inch bore diameter. Though it does few things perfectly, it truly does everything, and is possibly the most flexible bore …

When it comes to the concealed carry of a defensive handgun, there are a variety of acceptable ways to do it and there are some bad ideas. Small of the back (SOB) carry is one of those bad ideas. This is primarily because it is an unsafe way to carry …

After Joe Biden was elected to the presidency, TFTP published his list of promises to attack the Second Amendment. Now, after adding many more tyrannical measures to his previous list, he is following through with them. On Thursday, Biden delivered another heavily slurred speech in an attempt to pull on America’s heartstrings …

The quality and affordability of the CZ Scorpion line of pistols and rifles led to their immediate popularity. As a result, a robust aftermarket of parts quickly appeared from companies such as Manticore Arms, HB Industries and Magpul. Unlike other pistols and rifles based on a submachine gun design, Scorpion factory magazines are very affordable, averaging …

Shooters used to trade handload data like cooks traded casserole recipes. Yeah, I know, that kind of sounds like an odd thing to do, but you have to remember there was actually a time before the internet. Back in the day you had to buy a handloading manual, or you …

This most recent ammunition shortage—one of several that have occurred over the past few decades—has prompted some shooters to ask, “Should I become a reloader?” The answer is, “Why not?” Although the current ammo crunch has also severely impacted the availability of components, that will change as it did during …