The American Civil War was the first major conflict that saw the significant use of arms employing self-contained metallic cartridges. Two that immediately come to mind are the Spencer and Henry repeaters, however, as hostilities progressed, many other single- and multiple-shot firearms that could handle existing or proprietary ammunition were …

This story isn’t unusual. What’s unusual is that it was exposed in the San Francisco Chronicle. Gang members are a regular feature of urban politics and the assorted protests against the criminal justice system. Consider this a perfect embodiment of a pro-crime party that loves criminals and hates victims. It was …

One of the most discriminatory laws on North Carolina’s books is the pistol purchase permit system, which was first implemented in 1919. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper To summarize, before purchasing a handgun in the Tar Heel state, one must first obtain permission from the local sheriff in the form …

Germany’s conflict with the Soviet Union represented a level of brutality not seen in the other areas of Europe during World War II. Of all the German casualties suffered during the Second World War, nearly 65 percent came in the fight against Russia. Combat on the Eastern Front proved to be …

KelTec joined the 5.7 mm rebirth with the introduction of the P50 pistol, a unique handgun that utilized the 50-round magazines of the FN P90/PS90 and shared its 5.7 x 28 mm chambering. The pistol made a splash when it was introduced in 2021 and was named the American Rifleman Tactical Product of the Year for 2022. …

Shooting and hunting equipment sales were steady in 2022, according to the latest results from Southwick Associates’ online ShooterSurvey and HunterSurvey. The stabilization from 2020 and 2021’s record-setting pace allowed retailers to continue replenishing inventory and, with more gear and accessories from which to choose, some of the brands retailers that are ringing …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Davidson’s Pietta 1873 Great Western II. A classic single-action revolver, the Great Western II is a throwback to the best of the guns of the cowboy era. With wide-blade front sight, and a barrel-to-cylinder gap that enables it to fire black-powder cartridges, this …

While there are a ton of holster companies out there—most of them excellent—there are very few that make truly dedicated duty rigs. Some civilian OWB (outside the waistband) holsters can be requisitioned for duty use, but only a few companies design holsters specifically for the unique needs of law enforcement …

New ATF Data on FFL burglaries, robberies and the number of stolen guns confirms the firearm industry’s Operation Secure Store® makes communities safer. Keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals takes a monumental effort. Partnerships between neighborhood gun store retailers, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) …

An evening of bingo in Pensacola, Fla., took a strange twist on Jan. 4. Two women attempted to walk up to the doors of the bingo hall, seeking jumper cables to help start one of their vehicles. The women noticed a man and woman standing outside of the business and …