CZ-USA is expanding their 600 series rifle family with the new 600 Alpha. The Alpha combines the many of the features of this new generation of rifles into a do-it-all gun, delivering sub-MOA accuracy in a variety of calibers, all at a budget-friendly price. The Alpha’s fiber-reinforced stock is optimized for …

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated New York’s “good-cause” requirement to exercise the right to bear arms in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen in a 6-3 decision on June 23, 2022. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing the opinion for the Court, ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right to …

Mossberg launched its Model 940 series of scatterguns back in 2020 with the competition-themed—and Jerry Miculek-endorsed—JM Pro, and the company has been steadily expanding the line ever since with new versions built to accommodate other shotgunning specializations. Early in 2022 came the 940 Pro Turkey, not only the first model designed around the harvesting …

SSK Industries was founded by J.D. Jones—recognized as one of the industry’s foremost when it comes to creating innovative wildcat cartridges and cutting-edge firearm designs—in 1977. He brought a wealth of knowledge to the business, having learned to cast bullets and reload from a local gunsmith, later working with Lee …

Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro (MSRP: $634) We’ve covered the Hellcat Pro from Springfield Armory previously, and are returning to this pistol as it represents an excellent bridge between compact-size handguns like the Glock G19 and ultra-compact double stacks like the SIG Sauer P365. The Hellcat Pro offers a full, three-finger grip …

There has always been a tight relationship between one’s garments, belt and holster for carrying a defensive firearm comfortably and successfully. Traditionally speaking, the carrying of a concealed handgun on the waistline has required some type of garment with the ability to hold an actual belt to support the concealment …

Smith & Wesson’s President and CEO Mark Smith published a public statement that turned the tables on Congressional gun controllers for their political theater blame game. It’s a sentiment shared by NSSF and one which the firearm industry trade association supports in its entirety. “Some have had the audacity to suggest that …

Growing up, I cut my long-gun teeth on bolt action rifles. It wasn’t until college, when I bought my first AR-15, that I learned about the concept of side-charging vs rear-charging AR-15 receivers. But, why care about charging handle location? Similar to other firing controls, the charging handle location can …

Optics are an increasingly vital part of more and more firearms, from traditional rifles to MSRs to shotguns and even ultracompact, concealed-carry handguns. With few exceptions, however, nearly every optic is made overseas, and every manufacturer uses at least one or two components of foreign origin. With the supply-chain crises …

Taurus Intl. Mfg. Inc. has a long and storied history of producing double-action revolvers. Its roots go back to 1924 when a small tool-and-die-forging plant, called Forjas Taurus (the name would later be changed to Taurus Armas), was established in Porto Alegre, Brazil. By 1941, the first Model 38101SO revolver was in production. It …