Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Firearms have been a part of American pop culture ever since Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill’s traveling roadshows. From the early days of the western dime-store novel to the earliest silent movies and on through the tough-guy detective stories and the action-adventure movie, guns …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. In 1974, in the wake of its tremendously successful 7.62 NATO-caliber MAG 58 (Mitraleuse a Gaz, or machine gun by gas), Fabrique National (FN) of Belgium, embarked on a new venture to design a smaller, lighter and more portable weapon chambered in 5.56 NATO …

There is no doubt that many will question the use of the term “complicit” in this article. However, following the attacks by Islamic jihadists in Paris last November, it is now being reported that one of the weapons that was used in those attacks was purchased at a Phoenix, Arizona …

This is the kind of elitist mindset that Communist, gun grabbing congressmen have. They think they are to have rights, but no those that they serve. In the recent gun control “sit in,” at least 26 of the Democrats that attended actually own guns. In a report by Heat Street, …

Apparently, we, the gun owners of America, make people like poor delicate Isadore feel unsafe in his own home. Oh, Muffin. *hands Isadore a tissue* First of all, I’m a Concealed Carry Permit holder in the state of California. To get my permit (which honestly, I never should have needed in the …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. With the anniversary of America’s entry into World War I approaching the century mark, only a few veterans of that conflict are still with us. It is rapidly slipping from the public’s consciousness, and many probably could not even tell you why it was …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Fairfax, Va.— The executive director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, Chris W. Cox, released the following statement regarding terror watchlists: We are happy to meet with Donald Trump. The NRA’s position on this issue has not changed. The NRA believes …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Last year CMMG surprised the shooting community with the innovative Mk47 Mutant, a gas-impingement operated semi-automatic AR pattern rifle built around the 7.62×39 mm cartridge (which is commonly associated with the AK-47). Encouraged by the success of the Mutant, CMMG has taken what they …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The RM380 is the first .380 pocket pistol from Remington in about a century. The little double-action-only is a point-and-shoot—no external safeties. Based on Rohrbaugh designs, it is America’s oldest gun maker’s attempt at a modern pocket pistol. Learn more in this video hosted by …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. On the range or in the field, inevitably your firearm is going to need a little TLC to keep it up and running. This week we look a pair of versatile tools that are easy to pack in, and well worth their weight when …