Browning officially began business in 1878, although the genius behind it was already hard at work years before. John Moses Browning was born in 1855 and at the age of 13 used spare parts to assemble a slide-action rifle for his 10-year-old brother’s birthday. The pair formed the John Moses and Matthew …

Of the two, I feel that I am a better rifle shooter than I am a pistol shooter. However, when it comes to coaching, I am a far better handgun coach. Why? Well, it’s simple: I’ve made every marksmanship mistake imaginable while learning how to shoot a pistol. Although it …

Handloaders crafting rounds for America’s most popular rifle, the AR-15, can turn to Lyman Products for its MSR Precision Die System that includes a cartridge “Go” gauge packaged in a sturdy storage case with a clear top for easy reference. Three-die sets service AR-style platforms chambered in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, …

With industry experts reporting that about 14 million Americans purchased a gun for the first time during the past two years, the widespread availability of high-quality firearms training for these new gun owners is critical in order for them to become safe, responsible practitioners of their Second Amendment rights. Unlike …

Primos Hunting is known for making game calls and hunting accessories. Now they are continuing to build on that legacy of creating trusted gear for the outdoorsman with the introduction of the new line of Trigger Stick Gun Mounted Bipods. Each bipod is very portable and easy to deploy at any …

Okay, okay. I’ll admit it right off: I may be a little biased when it came to the NDUR Survival Shovel. You see, I’m a child of the ‘80s, with all of the over-the-top silliness that comes with the decade that brought us the Rubik’s Cube, “Red Dawn,” the Delorean and the …

Firearm: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready (MSRP: $595) We’re taking another look at the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus, Optics Ready pistol today, for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it’s a well-made, dependable handgun that can be concealed easily without being so small it’s difficult to …

Garmin has announced two new tracking collars: the TT 15X and T 5X. Compatible with Garmin Alpha series, Astro 430 and Pro 550 Plus dog tracking units, the TT 15X and T 5X provide up to 80 hours of use from a single charge and have the ability to remotely be put …

Folks turn to shotguns for a variety of tasks, whether it be for sporting use, hunting or home defense, and it is the latter purpose that engineers at Smith & Wesson focused on with the M&P12. Though this pump-action has a chamber capable of accepting 3-inch magnum shells, Smith & Wesson engineered …

Q. I am confused about the proper handling of hammerless shotguns. Everyone has heard the advice “never dry-fire a gun, the firing pin may break.” If the gun has an exposed hammer, it can be eased down, but how should I handle a hammerless single- or double-barreled gun. Should I leave a spent …