Physics dictates that in order to harness the energy required to send a projectile downrange, some level of recoil (the “equal and opposite reaction”) must be tolerated. And the larger the projectile, or the faster it is propelled, the greater the recoil level will be. There a number of methods we hunters …

In 2021, John R. Lott, Jr., the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) released a paper on the “serious errors” he found in Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports purporting to track “active shooter incidents” (ASIs). The FBI’s annual or biannual reports – which aim “to provide federal, state and …

Ask the question, “What is the best gun for home defense?” anywhere on the Internet and you will soon see heated debate with dogmatic answers from all sides. Some people will advocate for handguns, others for AR-15 pattern carbines or pistol-caliber carbines and others for shotguns. The reality is more nuanced and complex, and there …

The use of rifle-caliber handguns for hunting is a practice that’s been around for quite some time. Few gun manufacturers in business today have as much experience with launching rifle rounds from handguns as Magnum Research, Inc. (MRI), thanks to its extensive line-up of American-made BFR revolvers. In production since 2001, this …

There’s peril when media sets out to confirm a narrative instead of reporting facts. Whether it’s criminal violence in America perpetrated by a deranged lunatic, or by violent drug cartels in countries beyond our borders, some media outlets will find the flawed logic to argue it is American companies that …

To paraphrase Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch, carrying a gun isn’t supposed to be comfortable; it’s supposed to be comforting. Luckily, modern holster designs, clothing and accessories are getting us closer to having both. If you’re new to concealed carry or have experienced some discomfort with your carry rig, there …

I know, I know. This one took me by surprise as well. Henry, known for decades for lever-action rifles in rimfire and centerfire chamberings, has offered the Homesteader carbine, a semi-automatic 9 mm that feeds from removable-box magazines. Yes, that Henry. Now, Henry is not exactly a novice when it comes …

Each year in January, the shooting industry gathers in Las Vegas for the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show, better known as SHOT Show. Many new products are released there each year, but the January 2014 show sticks in my mind for a couple of reasons: first, it was the …

I haven’t been shy about sharing my fondness for more compact revolvers chambered for big-bore cartridges. Not only do they fill useful defensive roles, but they are also a hoot to shoot! One of the more unusual configurations that I’ve worked with was a highly customized Magnum Research BFR revolver, assembled in-house, chambered in the …

Are you looking for increased accuracy, muzzle control and quick target acquisition with your favorite rifle? Modifications to the stock could make a big difference. Venturing to Africa for a mix of dangerous and plains game, I had the good fortune to use several rifles that had been modified for fit, feel …