RICHMOND, Va. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are reminding the Richmond public that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of such unlawful …

Last year, Taurus clearly demonstrated its renewed commitment to manufacturing practical, affordable handguns with consistent quality control. New options included the American-made TX22 rimfire pistol, lightweight versions of the six-shot Model 856 carry revolver and the G3 9 mm Luger pistol. The 4″-barreled, double-stack G3 built on the success of previous G-series …

A man was forced to defend himself when he was encircled by a gang of armed men after exiting a luxury department store in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 1, 2020. The man, wearing a Rolex watch, left the Neiman Marcus department store near Union Square around 5 p.m. A group …

Clint Smith is one of my favorite people. His background includes service in the military and also in law enforcement. He is one of the best-known instructors in the defensive-shooting field, and Thunder Ranch remains one of the most popular venues for serious defensive shooters. And, anyone who has taken his classes …

As we reported last week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) recently informed firearm manufacturer Q, LLC that, in ATF’s view, Q’s “Honey Badger” pistol with stabilizing brace is actually a short-barreled rifle and therefore subject to the National Firearms Act (“NFA”). The NRA strongly disagrees with this arbitrary, …

Not all pistol magazines and/or their components are identical, even those made for the same model handgun. Photographing the orientation of the spring and other components during disassembly can serve as a point of reference for reassembly. I just pulled a boneheaded mistake and need your help to bail me out. After …

Throughout my handloading career, I’ve loaded close to half a million rounds of ammunition across dozens of cartridges. With each experience, I generally have some sort of epiphany, however, none has ever rivaled the one that I reached during my very first 20 rounds. When I first started measuring powder …

The tail end of 2013 saw a landmark release in the cartridge world: Nosler delved into the market with their proprietary 26 Nosler, marketed as the “world’s most powerful 6.5mm commercial cartridge.” While there have been 6.5mm cartridges to rival Nosler’s 26, the cartridge remains an important development, because it kicked off …

Inforce is introducing a new aluminum Weapon Integrated Lighting Device, called the Wild2. The first of Inforce’s 2020 product releases, the Wild2 will be soon followed by Wild1, a single-battery model designed for compact handguns like the Glock 19. The lights retain Inforce’s traditional styling, while the hard-anodized 6061 aluminum exterior of …

Out with the old, in with the new. At least that’s how I felt the first time I popped in Tetra’s latest electronic earplugs. The company’s AlphaShield line (starts at $699) are entry-level, universal-fit earplugs that borrow some of the latest tech from hearing aids to help shooters preserve their …