Last summer I was able to test Bergara’s first-ever dangerous game rifle before spending several weeks hunting dangerous game and plains game deep in the wilds of the Dark Continent. I was impressed the first time I held the rifle; it felt more like a well-balanced backcountry rifle than a rifle …

Q. Can you identify my rifle? The only markings on it are “U.S. Derringer, Philadelphia 1826.” Any information would be appreciated. A. You have a U.S. Model 1817 .54-cal. flintlock rifle that was altered to percussion cap ignition by the so-called “Belgian” method in the 1850s. This involved replacing the …

The J.P. Sauer & Sohn S-101 Highland XTC is a carbon-fiber-enriched bolt-action hunting rifle meant for long treks into the high country with chambering options that cover many of today’s and yesterday’s favorite cartridges. This is a multi-lug, turn-bolt rifle with barrel-to-bolt lockup that tips the scales at roughly 5.5 lbs. for …

Bushnell is offering two new micro red-dot pistol sights that fit the popular Shield footprint and come in at an excellent price point. The RXC-200 and RXU-200, at $200 each, are 23.5 and 19.5 mm tall overall, respectively. Both feature a 7075-T6 aluminum housing, waterproof construction, a backup rear dovetail …

Once again, another nation is providing the United States with a stark warning as to what happens to the people’s right to keep and bear arms when it is insufficiently protected in the law. On April 30 of this year, the Canadian government says it will begin prosecuting Canadians who …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Gun Owners of America (GOA) released the following statement in response to the violence in Sacramento, California over the weekend, which left six people dead. “We all mourn the tragic loss of life in Sacramento over the weekend, but the response to the …

Anybody that knows me personally or is familiar with my work, will testify that I have a driving passion for long-range shooting. However, like most people, I don’t have untethered access to facilities that stretch out far enough to be considered “long range.” Often, I need to fill weeks, or …

Dusting off and refamiliarizing yourself with a former carry gun can evoke nostalgia and reinvigorate neglected shooting skills. How many years must you do something before it becomes a tradition? Is it as few as two? Because if two years qualifies, I’ve officially made a holiday tradition of not following …

EOTech has a new first focal plane scope that provides up to 10x magnification. Called the Vudu 1-10×28 mm riflescope, the optic is designed for close to medium range targets with a variable magnification. The magnification of the scope is adjusted using a quick throw lever that allows the shooter to …

In February, NRA-ILA, in partnership with the California Rifle & Pistol Association, petitioned the United States Supreme Court to hear Duncan v. Bonta, a case challenging California’s ban on magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. On April 1st, 23 Attorneys General filed an amicus brief supporting the case.  Drafting was led by: Arizona Attorney …