New from Barnaul is a steel-case, subsonic 9 mm cartridge suitable for action shooters competing in Minor Power Factor divisions. Barnaul 9 mm Subsonic is also ideal for use with suppressors. (Learn more about Power Factor here.) Following the path of the Russian manufacturer’s original Silver Sport line of Minor Power …

Everyone is aware of the ammunition crisis. Major media outlets have covered it, it’s all over what little of your social media feed hasn’t been censored, and I’ve been covering in detail since July. The ammo crisis has been constantly evolving, starting as a mere shortage in the early days of …

“Use enough gun” was and is the watchword of virtually everyone who hunts dangerous game. These folks want a gun that is chambered in a caliber that will stop dangerous animals right now—not just by & by—but right now!  Having come nose to nose with some critters that could easily kill …

Firearm: FN America FN509 Compact MRD (MSRP: $799) The FN509 Compact MRD from FN America is an underappreciated gem of a concealed-carry option. With 12-round capacity, a slide cut for multiple optics using one of the better-designed plate systems and a host of carry-friendly touches, it’s somewhat surprising the FN509 Compact doesn’t …

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), Project ChildSafe® and the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) are responding to record high gun sales in 2020, particularly among African Americans and first-time gun buyers, by providing free educational resources and tips on firearm safety and responsible storage for all new …

In Texas, someone who’s all talk with little to show is said to be “All hat. No cattle.” Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, with his gun confiscation schemes, wears a hat to block out the sun. That’s not stopping him from eyeing a possible run for Texas governor in 2022. O’Rourke, …

IWI tapped into the market for large-format pistols early on. The original Israeli Galil was choked out of the US market in the early 1990s due to import laws, but now IWI US is making an enhanced version of the Galil available in the form of the Galil ACE. The Galil …

Body armor is traditionally associated with law-enforcement and military personnel, but the pandemic and civil unrest have spiked sales among law-abiding citizens, according to Blake Waldrop, founder and CEO of RMA Armament in Centerville, IA. “Over the last year, that market has blown doors open to be the common citizen,” he told …

When it comes to the proper shooting technique for squeezing every bit of accuracy potential from a lightweight hunting rifle, Melvin Forbes is a master. He is also a really nice guy and is willing to share all he’s discovered since founding Ultra Light Arms (now New Ultra Light Arms) in 1986. …

Just because you’re recoil-sensitive or need a smaller concealed-carry gun doesn’t mean you should compromise on ballistics. That’s Federal Premium’s take on its incredibly effective Hydra-Shok load, and now the company is making this dedicated defensive load available in the popular .380 ACP chambering. For years, .380 ACP has been …