Springfield Armory’s XD-S series was launched in 2012 and represented the company’s single-stack, subcompact pistol designed for concealed carry. Mod2 upgrades came out a few years ago, and finally we now have an optics-ready version of the pistol. The XD-S Mod2 OSP has the same dimensions as the original XD-S …

This article, “Vz. 52: From Suez to the Bay of Pigs,” appeared originally in the March 1992 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. The general staff of the Czechoslovak Army set out principles for that nation’s postwar small-arms development on Aug. 1, …

About 100 years ago, optical engineers discovered that by using the reflection of an aiming point rather than the point itself, an airplane gunner could move his eye position in relation to his sight without changing the bullet’s point-of-impact. In other words, this reflective, or “reflex” sight eliminated the need …

Black Friday saw over 186,000 background checks conducted for the purchase of firearms, the fourth highest single-day total in history. The entire holiday weekend saw more than 417,000 checks, according to new data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Though Black Friday 2019 saw more checks conducted on that …

It is simple to make bold statements when talking about Infinity Firearms, such as “the Ferrari of race guns,” because the high quality is apparent after the first glance. Besides how well they function, the aesthetics of the design and the flow from the top of the barrel into the …

If you’re in the market for a new hunting rifle, now’s the time to strike. Lucky for you, there are lots of great hunting rifles that cost less than $1,000, all of which are capable of churning out groups under an inch with the right shooter and the right load. We …

Northwell Health, the largest health system and largest private employer in New York State, has announced a research study called, bizarrely, “We Ask Everyone. Firearm Safety is a Health Issue.” The project will require, as part of routine screening of emergency room patients, asking questions about firearm ownership and guns …

When conducting a speed reload, control the speedloader by holding the edge of its cylinder to ensure proper alignment. Revolvers are a thing. Thought of as old fashioned by some, others know they are effective defensive tools. These days, as gun sales to new gun buyers are soaring, revolvers of …

CZ’s Bren 2 Ms carbine released earlier this year is a much evolved version of the 805 Bren. That rifle was closely based on the selective-fire 805 Bren that debuted in 2015, designed to meet the requirements of the Czech military. Well made, rugged and reliable, the 805 Bren carbine was …

If you had told me when I was a teenager that I would be a gun owner as an adult, I would have looked at you askew. Me? If you had gone on to tell me that I would possess a concealed-carry permit, that I would own an AR-15—actually, make …