While the vast majority of defensive gun uses occur at close range, practicing at distance is an important skill for all shooters to develop. This strikes at the heartstrings for many, because as humans we typically do things to avoid pain or discomfort. Shooting at distance can be painful on …

Savage Arms announced a new line of handguns made specifically for concealed carry and self defense, the Stance. As the first line of purpose-built compact pistols made by the company in more than a century, the Stance is a micro-compact, polymer-frame, striker-fired handgun line chambered in 9 mm and offered with …

The word “classic,” when applied to pistols, often brings to mind the iconic M1911A1, a gun that nearly all enthusiasts would love to have in their collection. Of course, originals are pricey these days—and once you’ve acquired one, bringing yourself to fire it, potentially devaluing your investment, is always a difficult …

Q. Recently, I saw a period photograph of an American soldier in World War II-era equipment who was armed with what appeared to be a cut-down ’03 Springfield carbine. Was this an official conversion and did it see any combat service overseas? A. What you saw may have been a …

Ruger-made Marlins are now officially on the market. Following more than a year of inactivity after the Remington Outdoor bankruptcy and the subsequent purchase of Marlin by Sturm, Ruger, & Co., the company announced that it is finally producing and shipping new Marlin rifles. The first model available is the 1895 SBL …

Christmas will be here soon, and procrastinators everywhere are shopping for the right gifts for the last few people on their lists. Aren’t sure what to get the last competitive shooters on your list? No problem: Below is our roundup of last-minute holiday gift ideas for 2021. Springfield Armory SA-35 …

Lately I’ve been studying home invasions. Invariably, when a defensive firearm is involved, one of the intended victims has to run to some other part of the house to retrieve a gun. Some are successful in this and quite a few are not. The firearm is rarely retrieved before a …

When the folks at Springfield Armory mentioned that the company was working on a new pistol, I assumed it was going to be a line extension for the Hellcat or perhaps a new form of the XD platform. I could not have been more wrong. Well, that’s not true exactly, because there …

Expect the unexpected. That idiom has been repeated forever, but has merit while hunting. A sure way to anticipate the unforeseen in the wilds is to always have survival gear at the ready. Even a minimized kit stowed in your daypack could be a lifesaver when misfortune strikes. Water/Food Include the basics …

  This week, we’re taking a closer look at the EoTech Vudu 1-10x28mm First Focal Plane (FFP) riflescope. Designed with a magnification range that can take hunters from close-in snap shots to fairly reasonable distances, the Vudu has a number of reticle options, including EoTech’s traditional holographic ring. Thanks to the scope’s FFP design, these reticles will enlarge as magnification is turned …