At first glance, it doesn’t look like Smith & Wesson did anything drastic. In fact, the only apparent difference about this micro-compact handgun is the word “PLUS” etched onto the slide: But don’t assume that means there aren’t others in this gun, because S&W has, in fact, taken its incredibly …

One of the most gun-friendly presidents the United States has ever had is Theodore Roosevelt, and one of the most iconic firearms he owned was the Colt Single Action Army. Now, Uberti USA offers a faithful reproduction of Roosevelt’s single-action revolver, complete with engravings and faux-ivory grips. The Colt Single Action Army, introduced in …

Remember when a concealed-carry 9 mm pistol meant a single stack with anywhere from a 6- to 7-round-capacity magazine? Today, manufacturers have doubled down on subcompact 9 mm pistols, offering super-sized magazine capacity without the bulky girth. The latest generation of micro nines also feature minimal controls for sheer simplicity, usability …

Most of us have heard a variation of what I like to call the “Uncle Johnny story.” You know, the uncle in Vietnam that tossed that early jam-o-matic M-16 for an AK-47 that he found completely submerged in the rice paddy. This story seems to have circulated the firearms community …

Many shooters and reloaders are surprised when they learn that the first so-called smokeless powder—more correctly called nitrocellulose—is nearly two centuries old. A French chemist and pharmacist, Henri Braconnot, determined in 1832 that soaking wood fibers in nitric acid produced a highly flammable—even explosive—compound. These first attempts yielded products that …

This week we’re taking a closer look at the SXP Extreme Defender FDE from Winchester Repeating Arms. A pump-action workhorse, the shotgun comes finished in Flat Dark Earth, with both an adjustable length of pull and drop at comb. A Picatinny rail atop the receiver eases mounting of a red-dot to further improve sighting, though the gun …

GOA: We Must Equip Self-Defenders with Necessary Tools Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America’s (GOA) Senior Vice President Erich Pratt released the following statement regarding the tragic shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana: Today’s tragic shooting in Indiana will no doubt be used by anti-gun forces to …

The 50-50 Senate will soon vote on Joe Biden’s nominee for ATF Director, David Chipman — A REGISTERED ANTI-GUN LOBBYIST. Chipman would be the most radical anti-gunner to ever lead the ATF. He was working for the ATF at the Ruby Ridge standoff AND Waco massacre. He even LIED about Waco, falsely claiming …

Tennessee just became the 20th Constitutional Carry state! Thanks to your help and persistence, Governor Lee signed SB 765 into law. This means, starting on July 1st, 21-year-old citizens of Tennessee will be able to conceal carry a handgun without having to beg the government for a permit. Tennessee now …

Arizona just became a Second Amendment sanctuary state! Thanks to your help and persistence, the Second Amendment Sanctuary bill (HB 2111) — sponsored by Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R) — was signed and enacted by Governor Ducey. This means state and local government officials will be under order to NOT enforce …