The following is excerpted from “The Ruger 10/22 Complete Owner’s and Assembly Guide,” by Walt Kuleck. Part of Scott A. Duff Publications’ Guide Series, this soft-cover book features 177 pages and 395 photographs that go far beyond the factory Ruger 10/22 manual in both scope and depth. To get your own guide, …

Just like any other defensive platform, there are ways to work with or around pocket pistol features in order to make the most of their advantages and minimize their disadvantages. Pocket-size handguns are often criticized for being difficult or uncomfortable to shoot, and many owners and users don’t spend the …

The .22 Long Rifle is an old round with antiquated characteristics that are difficult to reconcile with modern-day guns. Regardless, it remains America’s favorite bulk ammunition. One of the worst aspects of .22 LR is that it operates almost entirely in the transonic zone. This velocity block is where bullets …

Bureaucrats were never supposed to be in a position to make us ask—even to beg—for our constitutionally protected rights, as they can in jurisdictions with “may-issue” carry permit laws. Thanks in no small part to lobbying from the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, and to the many NRA members who …

“Wow, if that gun could only talk, I wonder what stories it would tell.” That’s a quote I’ve heard often while roaming the galleries of the NRA’s National Firearms Museum. As a museum curator for the past 32 years, I can tell you that if you closely examine any firearm, the …

Springfield, VA – This afternoon, the Justice Department released new proposed regulations surrounding the popular accessory known as a “Pistol Stabilizing Brace.” “Today’s proposed rulemaking on pistol-braced firearms represents a gross abuse of executive authority,” said Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America. “Millions of otherwise …

Last year was a successful product year for Taurus USA. The company clearly demonstrated its renewed commitment to manufacturing practical, affordable handguns with consistent quality control. New options included the American-made TX22 rimfire pistol, lightweight versions of the six-shot Model 856 concealed carry revolver and the G3 9 mm semi-auto. The …

Puerto Rico’s Police Bureau decided to liquidate some of its old hardware in early 2020, offering firearm enthusiasts the chance of a lifetime. Among the items that the bureau sold were several demilitarized examples of the very first AR-15 produced by Colt – the Model 601. In a collecting world saturated by …

Lightweight rifles are increasing in popularity as women make educated choices about their self-defense firearms. This often leads men to realize that less bulk in a carbine is a desirable trait for their guns, too. I spend a fair amount of time writing about lightweight rifles these days. While one could …

Founded and funded by rabidly anti-gun billionaire and failed Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, the deceptively named Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) was created in 2006 to lobby for gun control, including increased restrictions and bans on completely legal firearms. Among its activities, the group continues to highlight a misguided “No More …