Thumb safeties, such as those found on 1911s, are but one type of manual safety commonly found on many handguns selected for concealed carry and/or personal protection. The Problem You just finished your first firearm-safety class and it’s clear to you that most guns have some sort of a safety …

SIG Sauer recently introduced the MCX-Spear Rifle, which is an expansion of the MCX series of rifles and is chambered in .277 Fury. Developed with U.S. warfighters in mind, the MCX-Spear delivers improved power, accuracy, and long-range capability, thus making it a viable replacement for the M4 platform. The MCX-Spear is …

Through a partnership with Nalgene, Survivor Filter was able to further improve on proven technology seen in its predecessor, the original Active bottle, to produce this lightweight, take it anywhere squeeze bottle built for both performance and convenience. The Active All Terrain filtration bottle has been independently tested in accredited labs to meet NSF 42 …

Federal has combined the power of two of its newest technologies to create a shotshell option that changes the nature of self-defense. The new Force X2 Shorty shells measure just 1¾ inches but hold a payload of six 00 segmenting buckshot engineered to split into two equal pieces on impact. When used with …

A number of firearm designs have succeeded in withstanding the tests of time and technological advancement. Among them is the Savage Model 110 bolt-action rifle. In continuous production for more than six decades, it’s among the oldest and most readily recognized rifles favored by American big-game hunters. Savage has a well-established …

Winchester, the largest manufactures of small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, has been awarded with cost-plus and firm-fixed-price contracts from the United States Army. Under terms of the agreements the company will perform ammunition development, as well as analyze manufacturing facility requirements and plan production capacity for the military’s 6.8 …

Mossberg is expanding its all-new 940 shotgun lineup with two 12-ga. models designed specifically for turkey hunters. The Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey is available in 18.5″ and 24″ barreled options, and both guns come with an assortment of features designed to enhance field performance. Each Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey shotgun is …

In early 2020, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his so-called “assault weapon” ban, along with a temporary amnesty period that allows the owners of newly banned firearms to possess their property without incurring criminal liability. Canadians affected by these Orders-in-Council were advised they would have the option of “complying …

Mexico is going to have to answer a few basic questions when their lawyers finally step in front of a judge to claim that U.S.-based manufacturers are somehow responsible for their own lack of law enforcement on their side of the border. First question: where are all the firearms that …

Many esteemed, old-time gunwriters documented the merits of the double-action revolver in great detail. Though their names may not garner the same recognition they once did, much of the wisdom and defensive expertise they imparted remains relevant in today’s world. I find it interesting to watch the resurgence of the …