The mechanisms of double-action and single-action revolvers require unloading procedures that are very different. (Be sure to read these beginner’s guides covering revolver loading and firing processes.) Unloading Double-Action Revolvers With the revolver held in the right hand, the trigger finger outside the trigger guard and the muzzle pointing in a safe direction, the …

Electronic firearms training devices enhance dry-fire practice by providing visual feedback. Now, a new laser device for the AR-15 from Mantis improves dry-fire practice for rapid-fire stages by also resetting the trigger for true semi-automatic action. AR-15 competitors can finally practice the timing of rapid-fire stage shots during dry-fire practice with the Mantis Blackbeard. …

Problem #1 might be defined as surviving the criminal attack. All you’ve learned and practiced about marksmanship, gun handling and tactics comes into play in order to defeat the vicious assault on you or your family. And, obviously, this is a large order.  It takes lots of study, training, practice …

Springfield Armory recently introduced the Garrison 1911, a new addition to its impressive lineup of 1911 pistols. Chambered in .45 ACP, the Garrison 1911 features forged materials and heirloom-quality construction, as well as a 5-inch barrel. The new handgun is available with classic hot salt blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 in 20-gauge. An exciting new chapter for a model that already boasts some serious pedigree, the SBE3 in 20-gauge is designed to bring the classic, recoil-reducing design to a wider range of hunters. With the same Inertia Driven …

The PileDriver is Hatsan’s first .50-caliber air rifle, and at its inception, is the market’s most powerful production PCP rifle. It is designed exclusively for high-powered hunting applications, and is capable of producing over 800 ft-lb. of energy in .50 caliber, though it is also available in a 700+ ft-lb.-generating .45-caliber model. Although …

For some folks, the sight of a scoped bolt-action rifle or elegant over/under shotgun instantly makes them think of hunting. For me, the glimpse of a long-barreled big-bore revolver does the same thing. In the case of Colt’s new stainless steel Anaconda with an 8-inch barrel, visions of big-game animals immediately popped …

Los Angeles residents are living through a nightmare scenario. The local district attorney announced he’s releasing a 24-year-old convicted murderer after serving only six years of a 50-year sentence. Police are, at the same time, telling everyone, including would-be criminals, that they’re unable to quickly respond to calls for help and that …

Beretta introduced its Tomcat in 1996, and the tiny pistol chambered in .32 ACP continues to be an option for concealed carry and backup use. The handgun is a little different than most other semi-automatics, though. Most notably the barrel rotates up to insert a cartridge, a pleasant advantage for anyone …

This year’s approaching deer season presented me with a rather pleasant dilemma. Two of my nephews wanted to try their hand at whitetail deer hunting, and I didn’t have appropriate rifles for them. Though the youngsters are already becoming seasoned shooters, their high-powered rifle experience is limited. After a few …