The story behind the hunt and capture of German Submarine U-505 during World War II is incredible. It was the first enemy warship taken as a prize of war since the War of 1812 and the only captured warship to be towed to the United States. A U.S. Navy boarding party works to save U-505 shortly after she was abandoned by her German crew. Image: U.S. ...

The NRA Foundation is excited to announce its fundraising events at the upcoming 2025 Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, which runs from Feb. 1 through 9. The first fundraising event, however, kicks off a day earlier on Friday, Jan. 31, with the highly anticipated Sportsmen’s Auction. Following that, the Wall of Guns will be available for viewing and ...

We check out G9 Defense’s new all-copper subsonic 9mm self-defense ammo. When it comes to 9mm ammunition, most shooters usually only need it to be either good for self-defense or subsonic, but those who need both in the same package have a new option to consider from G9 Defense. Featuring all-copper projectiles, it’s as effective on target as it is ...

A shooting at Madison Abundant Life Christian School has left multiple injuries and deaths, prompting a significant law enforcement response. A reunification site has been set up, and authorities have urged residents to avoid the area. MADISON, WI (1-minute read) — A shooting occurred at Madison Abundant Life Christian School on Monday morning, resulting in multiple injuries and 5 fatalities, ...

Fightlite Industries has just unveiled its new Raptor Belt Fed upper-receiver system, chambered in 5.56 NATO. Unlike a traditional AR-15-pattern upper-receiver assembly, which uses a direct-gas-impingement system, the new Fightlite Raptor Belt Fed Upper uses its own proprietary piston-actuated gas system and feeds 5.56 NATO cartridges loaded into belts of ammunition connected by M-27 links. These belt links are the ...

I first fell down the rabbit hole of guns and firearm ownership from the perspective of a target shooter. I thought it was a cool activity, and I appreciated the challenge of getting my groups to be as small as possible. Much of my own personal collection tends to reflect that: I have (and shoot) what a lot of Gen-Z ...

In the quest to learn the best techniques, many folks overlook the most important concept to learning: comprehension. In no place do I see this better illustrated in the shooting world than when it comes to trigger control. From a principal point of view, trigger control is defined as discharging the firearm with consistent force applied to the trigger with ...

’Tis the season when numb trigger fingers begin to influence our rifle-shooting habits. For some, it’s time to make sure everything is clean, oiled and put away for a few months while they tend to indoor tasks. Others shoot through most of what winter dishes out in order to keep working, hunting or maintaining shooting proficiency. While having warm-but-tactile gloves, ...

DON’T CALL IT A 2011 Whether you want to call them double-stack 1911s or 2011s, guns like these used to live solely in the domain of gamers, paraprofessional tinkerers, and shadetree ’smiths. They started gaining popularity in recent years because of the combination of reduced cost, increased reliability, and consumer boredom with plastic pistols. There are online arguments about what ...

So, you bought a vintage military bolt action rifle on the cheap and picked up enough mil-surp ammo to last through the next post-asteroid apocalypse. You’ve put some rounds through it at the range and had some fun plinking at tin cans. Now what? Lean it in a closet corner and forget it? Hang it on a wall to collect ...