The evening light was fading quickly, and though we’d heard the old stags roaring a long way down the valley, we knew there just wasn’t enough time for a stalk. What we did have was a group of does feeding slowly in the thick brush farther up the brush-choked valley, …

Elite Survival Systems has debuted their Warden Chest Holster, ideal for hunters looking for an extra measure of protection in the backcountry. Available in three full adjustable sizes, to fit a handgun with or without a light, the Warden allows the carry of a firearm close at hand, for stability and …

Q. I recently inherited a big single-action German revolver of some sort, but I cannot find any information on it. Can you identify it for me or tell me where I can find out more about it? Also, it seems like .44 S&W Russian cartridges will fit in the chambers. Can I shoot …

Following the successes of its Model 12 and 1300-series shotgun designs, Winchester added an entirely new iteration to its stable of imported guns, the Super X Pump, or most simply known as the SXP. Since its U.S. introduction in 2009, the SXP line has grown each year with extensions that address nuances of …

Earlier this week, the Ninth Circuit upheld California’s ban against “large capacity magazines.” This decision reverses previous rulings at both the district and circuit court levels concluding the ban was unconstitutional. NRA-ILA backed the challenge California Penal Code §32310, which effectively bans Californians from possessing magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds. Criminals, by definition, ignore the ban …

Gov. Phil Murphy was joined this morning by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin to announce yet another assault on New Jersey gun owners.  Having barely survived in deep Blue New Jersey, the Governor is reverting back to an old playbook to divert attention from the real issues that have voters in the …

When Smith & Wesson decided to build its first shotgun in 50 years, I’m guessing it took a hard look at the scattergun market, scouting for opportunity. Remington, the manufacturer of the vaunted 870 pump shotgun, was having trouble unrelated to that model, so that must’ve seemed auspicious. Even so, the really …

Apex Ammunition has announced its Upland Bird TSS shotshells are now shipping. These handloaded, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) loads deliver exceptional performance in a non-toxic round. Whether you are hunting grouse or huns out West, quail in the South, or late-season roosters across the Great Plains, Apex TSS is designed to …

From the perspective of an outsider or prospective shotgunner, connecting with an airborne—or scurrying—target would seem rather simple. After all, there are so many pellets, how could one miss? The answer is, easily. The ardent shooter understands that, although there is a veritable swarm of shot, connecting with the mark …

SIG Sauer has recently joined as a sponsor of MidwayUSA Foundation, an organization dedicated to growing youth shooting sports. “It’s a big deal when an industry leader like SIG Sauer steps up to support us and the teams we serve,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director G. Scott Reynolds. “SIG Sauer understands that …