I have a saying that typically fetches me some nasty looks from fellow competitors, and that is: “The match starts at the gun store.” This saying speaks to a person’s ability to pick out the best firearm for the job; one that hits the top of a given class without …

Those relying on an AR-15 for personal protection probably wonder what cartridge/load combination might be best for home defense. Though there are concerns of over-penetration regardless of the situation, inside a home there’s the worry of shooting through walls and hitting a family member or neighbor. Outside of the home, …

All of the above shells contain some variation of 12-gauge, 00 buckshot, but they are quite different from each other in terms of payload and power. It amuses me when the same person who scrutinizes their handgun and rie loads as if picking a racehorse for a $1-million bet simply …

While all of these .223 Rem. projectiles are different in appearance, intended usage and end result, in practical applications each will get the job done. During a recent trial, the prosecution questioned the defendant about the ammunition loaded in his AR-15. This produced a comment from the defendant where he …

Savage made headlines when it released its Impulse straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle earlier this year. While designs like the Impulse represent the pinnacle of contemporary rifle technology, straight-pull bolt-action rifles are nearly as old as self-contained cartridge firing guns themselves, and their story provides interesting insights into the development of the modern …

Royal Tiger Imports (RTI) turned the heads of the American military surplus rifle market in 2020 when the company announced what it had found and acquired in the Ethiopian desert. In forgotten storage facilities, literal stacks of 20th century service rifles were left abandoned and covered in dust. These arms came from …

I am often asked by hunters who are planning their first dangerous game hunt—whether it be in Alaska, Australia or Africa—which is the right dangerous game cartridge for them. While the answer to that question may be subjective, and could easily be tailored to both the shooter and the game animal being …

A thermal optic can open up a whole new way to enjoy the shooting sports. Thermal optics extend your ability to see in low light or even no light situations, letting you hunt game that would be otherwise unobtainable or create a decisive tactical advantage over your opponent. Now Pulsar, one …

Since before he was elected, president Joe Biden has promised more gun control, and he is doing everything in his power to keep this one promise — up to and including executive action — specifically targeting 3D printing of guns. Or, as Biden refers to them, Ghost Guns. The term “ghost gun” …

Cabot Guns’ latest custom 1911 pistol is a real stunner. The new Cabot Moonshot is adorned with a certified lunar meteorite, along with small diamonds, rubies, sapphires and gold inlay. The Moonshot 1911’s centerpiece is a dynamic view of our solar system from the perspective of the lunar surface. As …