By the summer of 1943, the fortunes of war had turned harshly against Italy, Hitler’s Axis partner in Europe. Allied forces had landed on Sicily on July 10, and by August 17, the island was under Allied control. With the stage set for an Allied invasion of the Italian mainland, …

Faxon Firearms has just added new models to its FX-19 family of handguns with the new Faxon Firearms FX-19-LT series. The 91-LT pistols are all striker fired semi-automatic pistols with barrel lengths of four inches. Faxon Firearms builds these pistols using a proprietary SCT polymer frame, and customers have the choice …

Watch the above video to a closer look at the Gunsite Glock Service Pistol, Davidson’s Exclusive Glock that’s been specially outfitted with features and accessories chosen by the elite team of trainers and shooters at Gunsite Academy. Davidson’s is one of the largest firearm distributors in the country, and it works with manufacturers …

The 1911A1 Aviator follows the basic form of a “Commander”-size M1911A1 with a full-size frame and shortened slide that houses a 4.25″ barrel. Like the original Colt Commander, which was designed in response to the U.S. Army’s request for a smaller and lighter M1911, the Aviator uses an aluminum-alloy frame …

In 1985, I ended my law enforcement career with regular service retirement. At this point in my life, several things changed forever, but a lifelong preoccupation with all things that burn gunpowder was not one of them. Since my teenage years, I have had a strong interest in firearms in …

Lucid Optics has just released an enclosed-emitter, micro-reflex sight, the new Lucid Optics E7. This new optic makes use of the Aimpoint ACRO-style mounting footprint, and like other products found in Lucid Optics’ lineup, the new E7 enclosed-emitter reflex has a blue reticle instead of the typical red or green reticles …

Shooting sports enthusiasts are currently enjoying a kind of golden age in which some of the oldest rifle design concepts are being blended with the latest cartridges and up-to-date features. The Traditions Performance Firearms’ G3 Outfitter is just such a gun. This break-action, single-shot rifle is manufactured by Ardesa of Spain …

Anderson Manufacturing has launched a Custom Shop—located on the premises of its four-building campus in Hebron, Ken.—and its initial offerings include final remnants of OEM parts and Model 700 rifles from the original Remington Custom Shop. The owners of Anderson Manufacturing, Charles and Carl Anderson, purchased that legacy inventory and have …

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) just made a significant announcement that all of America’s hunters, young and old, should loudly celebrate. Even Americans who don’t know the joys and benefits of participating in America’s greatest pastime should celebrate, as they most likely participate in an outdoor activity that …

Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate passed the GOA-backed S. Amdt. 1354 to H.R. 4366 to defund the near three-decade old rule which took guns away from veterans with fiduciaries managing their VA benefits. A nearly identical, GOA-backed amendment passed the House of Representatives in July.  Gun Owners of America (GOA) has been leading the …