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Reloading big-bore cartridges from .416 Rigby to .505 Gibbs. The big-bore cartridges have such a wide variation in design, construction and birth dates that it requires a bit of examination to best understand how to approach them as a handloader. For example, the .416 Rigby dates from 1911, the revered .375 H&H from 1912, the

President Biden should withdraw nomination; short of withdrawal, Senate should withhold consent WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today it has sent a letter to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary demanding that it “exercise its constitutional authority, and moral duty, to withhold consent” of President Biden’s nomination of Steve Dettlebach

The Mini Draco is a Romanian-made AK pistol and, like its namesake, the mini barrel spews forth fire. Sometimes you just want as much firepower as you can get in the smallest package available. Forget all the talk about 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum or even 10mm—those are all pistol calibers, and as the axiom

Is it sacrilege to install aftermarket upgrades on a classic gun? Or do the potential benefits make it worth it?  The definition of a classic firearm isn’t written in stone. It could be considered any firearm once very popular and beloved, but no longer manufactured. A perfect example would be the Model 12 Winchester shotgun.

LAS VEGAS (May 4, 2022) – A rebuttal in response to criticism of a scholarly paper authored by FPC Action Foundation director of constitutional studies, Joseph Greenlee, was published today by the Duke Center for Firearms Law. In its April 27 article, “Ghost Guns, History, and the Second Amendment,” the Duke Center called into question

There are many different kinds of foam that you can use for your gun case.  In general, however, there are three main types of foam for gun cases to choose from. Table of Contents PU – Polyurethane Foam  First, is polyurethane, or PU. Polyurethane is quite possibly the most common type of foam used in

Springfield Armory has just announced the expansion of their Garrison line with the addition of two 9mm Garrison 1911 models. Springfield Armory released the Garrison 1911 in .45 ACP in late 2021, and since then the pistols have been regarded as a solid 1911 option that offers a good balance between features, quality and price.

Learn to shrink your groups, improve your marksmanship and increase success by expanding your confidence.  I fondly remember the first time I saw a deer in the field. Granted, I’d seen deer my entire life by the side of the road or in the woods, just not like this. It was the first year I

If you are a gun enthusiast and often worry about damaging your gun while moving it from one place to another, you need a rifle hard case. Not only will it provide better protection from outside forces, but it’s foam-lined interior will also prevent the rifle from moving around and scratching.  However, if you don’t

Hit the field and fill your bag with these top upland hunting shotgun options available today. Updated 5/03/2022 What Are Your Best Bets For Upland Shotguns: The days when we used one shotgun for everything are long past. Your granddad and Uncle Bill might have owned a Browning Auto 5 or a Model 12 Winchester

If you want to become a responsible gun owner you need to make sure you provide a sufficient level of security when storing your firearms, so that they don’t fall in the wrong hands. This is why rifle safes are so important. Not only will it prevent unauthorized access to your firearms, but it will

Neither a grip safety nor a manual thumb safety should ever be the primary safety on a defensive handgun.  I’ve always been a fan of defensive handguns equipped with a manual thumb safety. I like them because, when used properly, they eliminate the possibility of a negligent discharge when a handgun is holstered. They can

Common handguns aren’t always viable for people with smaller hands or a weaker grip, but the new Walther PDP F-Series was designed to be usable by nearly anyone. Walther released the PDP (Personal Defense Pistol) in early 2021 to replace the PPQ, and it offered several areas of improvement over the older handgun. Redesigned, aggressive

Thinking about mounting an optic on your carry pistol? Here’s how to get the most out of the CCW red dot. Mini red dot sights (MRDS) on a pistol slide aren’t a new concept, but it’s only been the past few years that we’ve seen mass adoption of the magic floating dot. If you understand

Rugged enough to survive the harsh conditions of the duck marsh and put meat on the table, these are among the top waterfowl shotguns available today. Updated 4/28/2022 What Are The Top Waterfowl Shotgun Choices: At one time considered a generalist, in its modern iteration, the shotgun has become a specialized too. Gone are the

SAR USA has just announced the SAR9 Compact X, a new compact 9mm CCW pistol for the U.S. market.  SAR USA imports SARSILMAZ firearms out of Turkey, and many of the company’s pistols and shotguns have been very popular on the U.S. market for the past several years. One of those pistol series is the

Muzzleloader technology may be old, but it’s far from useless. Here are a few of the best muzzleloader options for the hunt. There’s something about a muzzleloader that inspires a sickening form of nostalgia. There is just something so right about sitting in the woods with a light flurry of snow in the air and

There are many things that can make a rife good or bad, however, the most important factor that decides that distinction is reliability. The most advanced firearm, with the strongest caliber, highest capacity, and best range will be useless on the battlefield if it isn’t reliable enough. This is why militaries value the reliability of