Smith & Wesson Lowers Price On M&P Shield Plus
Smith & Wesson announced that the company will be absorbing manufacturing costs associated with its Shield Plus pistol by $100 to $150, bringing the price down for consumers who are looking to purchase their next concealed-carry gun. In American Rifleman’s April 2021 review of the M&P Shield Plus, MSRP was listed at $553. …
New 4.4-Mile Shooting Record Set In Wyoming
A new long-distance shooting record of 4.4 miles was set September 13 in western Wyoming by a shooter who requested anonymity. Scott Austin and Shepard Humphries, managers at Nomad Rifleman, near Jackson Hole, Wyo., coordinated the massive undertaking that included a support team at the firing line and multiple spotters downrange to …
Review: Silencer Central Banish 46
The magnum-rated .30-cal. rifle suppressor has long been one of the hottest-selling segments in the silencer industry, thanks to its inherent ability to be used aboard a wide variety of rifles and chamberings, and nearly all suppressor makers offer at least one model of this type as a result. However, …
Handloads: Simple, Reliable, Subsonic 9 mm Luger
Subsonic 9 mm Luger ammunition often fetches a premium across the gun counter, despite how simple it is to make. The key is to couple heavy bullets with a powder that burns with enough intensity to cycle the action, yet not so hot that it launches the projectile into the …
Man Who Won Landmark Second Amendment Case At Supreme Court Gets Another Big Win In DC
Many may remember the landmark Supreme Court case that did push in the direction of what the Second Amendment clearly states, though fell short of truly upholding it, which was brought by Dick Heller. Well, Heller has now won another big case in Washington, DC. JD Heyes has the story. …
Zero Tolerance = Zero Common Sense: Sixth Grader Reported to Police for Flashing Toy Gun as Part of Zoom Class Halloween Game
MATTHEWS, NC — Warning that misguided school zero-tolerance policies can have disastrous ramifications for students’ future academic prospects, The Rutherford Institute has come to the defense of a North Carolina student who was denied admission to a charter school based on an improper and unlawful suspension in his records arising …
The Lovely Art of Going Afield, Shotgun in Hand
We leave the store just after lunch and head for the covers. We still have an hour to drive, and in the distance, the great New England mountains loom. We drive through towns we know from history books. They are all the same, with their brick-front buildings, coffee shops and diners; …
Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ: The Perfect Teaching Pistol?
The Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ may be the perfect gun to teach students how to shoot, handle and operate a semi-automatic pistol. Let’s take a closer look. Size and Weight Since the M&P380 Shield EZ is a mid-sized pistol, it’s not too bulky like a full-sized handgun can …
First Look: Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optics Pistol
Beretta USA is launching the 92X Performance Carry Optics, a new competition-oriented variant of its popular, all-steel, double-action Model 92 pistol. This latest addition to the 92X Performance family comes with an optics-ready slide and optic plates. While this particular pistol is legal for the USPSA Carry Optics division, the pistol …
Upscale Ear Protection Roundup
In case you haven’t noticed, guns are loud. And shooting them without good ear protection is not only immediately painful, as the concussion of the blast irritates your eardrum, even outdoors, but repeated shooting without your ears protected can cause temporary damage and even permanent hearing loss. Traditional foamies are …