An increasingly popular shooting genre has been quietly added to the shooting world. The traditional categories of defensive shooting and competitive shooting have recently been expanded to a triumvirate including performance shooting. How does this trending category impact the other two and why is it a force to be reckoned …

First seen at the 2020 SHOT Show, the KelTec P17 is one of the most affordable rimfire handguns on the market, with an MSRP of just $199. Don’t think that the low price means you’re not getting a whole lot, because there are many different elements in this unique rimfire pistol. Watch …

Every so often, a gunmaker mines the custom market for buried treasure, bringing what was once a rare luxury to the shooting public. Importer EAA and manufacturer Girsan have partnered to do just that, producing a High Power variant that combines a long list of modern features in a model called the MCP35 …

California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom’s policy instincts match his hair gel. Both are applied liberally. Take his latest notion. He is proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He’s not proposing to protect rights granted by our Creator, rather he’s looking to turn those rights into government-approved privileges. His proposal for the 28th Amendment …

One hundred and twelve years on, the M1911 is still one of the most popular handgun designs in the U.S., yet it’s beginning to show its age against the latest and great self-defense and concealed-carry handguns, especially when it comes to overall size/weight and magazine capacity. One solution is to …

A new Axios report shows state lawmakers passed more pro-firearm industry bills over the past 12 months than gun control measures. That’s reflective of the efforts of NSSF’s Government Relations – State Affairs team working relentlessly to promote, protect and preserve the firearm industry from gun control efforts that seek to hobble …

Smith & Wesson has long had many options for those interested in a dedicated concealed-carry gun, starting with the company’s diminutive revolvers that date back to the 19th century. However, more recently, the company decided to offer a different take on the popular micro-compact nine concept that proliferates in today’s handgun …

All gun owners who exercise their right to carry have had this experience. While running errands, picking up the kids, dropping something off at the city or county offices, grabbing a bite to eat, or maybe even just walking down the street, we’re confronted with a sign prohibiting firearms. Sometimes …

Smith & Wesson has long had many options for those interested in a dedicated concealed-carry gun, starting with the company’s diminutive revolvers that date back to the 19th century. However, more recently, the company decided to offer a different take on the popular micro-compact nine concept that proliferates in today’s handgun …

Electronic micro optics are becoming ubiquitous on sport and self-defense handguns. To meet demand, manufacturers are making their handguns optics ready from the factory and partnering with an optics company to sell their handgun with a micro red-dot already mounted. Several manufacturers, including, EAA, SIG Sauer and Springfield, market their own branded handgun optic. …