Long guns, whether rimfire rifles or pistol caliber carbines, are rapidly gaining popularity in the action shooting sports. Many shooters are giving them a first try, and are instantly confronted with the question, “How am I gonna tote this thing?” Depending upon individual range regulations, there are several ways to …

Today’s firearms are more robust and more reliable than ever before. However, even perfection can use a helping hand now and then, which is why there is a robust market in aftermarket pistol parts designed to improve the reliability of your gun. Now Apex Tactical Specialties is adding to its line of …

Way back in the Dark Ages—well, OK, it wasn’t actually the Dark Ages, it was more like 2008—I attended a Tactical Handgun I class from the late, great firearm trainer Louis Awerbuck. My shootin’ buddy, who had arranged for me to attend the class, was shooting his newest Les Baer …

To meet demand for its growing product lineup, Henry Repeating Arms, a leading firearm manufacturer, is expanding its operations with an 84,000-square-foot building on 13.5 acres in Ladysmith, Wis. Strategically located less than an hour away from the company’s 140,000-square-foot headquarters in Rice Lake, Wis., the new facility will employ more …

When the United States entered World War I during the spring of 1917, our armed forces were woefully lacking in many types of arms and war materiel. One of the bright spots in Uncle Sam’s arsenal, however, was the superb Model of 1911 .45 ACP pistol. Unfortunately, there weren’t nearly …

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is just two months into her term and not wasting time renewing a sham gun control effort that began under her predecessor, disgraced former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The original order carried a taxpayer price tag of $160 million to target crime hotspots, engage youth, declare a gun …

Mossberg recently launched four new shotgun models in the 590S series, including two new models of the pump action Shockwave. The new shotgun series can reliably handle 1.75-, 2.75-, or 3-inch shotshells, and comes in standard full-size platforms (18.5- or 20-inch barrels) and the Shockwave format (14.375- or 18.5-inch barrels). Unlike …

While word of a new pistol from Kimber started circulating some time back, the company managed to play its cards pretty close to its vest about what that pistol was going to be. Before I knew what it was myself, it was interesting to hear the speculations of friends who …

The entire Springfield Armory 1911 EMP (Enhanced Micro Pistol) line is chambered in 9 mm NATO, and feature a compact design ideal for concealed carry without abandoning the features that have endeared John Moses Brownings’ design to generations. Each have a forged steel slide for longevity and durability, and an equally rugged, …

As American shooters experience supply shortages and inflated prices on ammunition, many are questioning exactly what manufacturers are doing to alleviate the problem. Jason Vanderbrink, president of Federal Premium Ammunition, took a few minutes to share some updates on the company’s increased manufacturing capacity. Vanderbrink is also president of the …