Unitarily with safety and gun handling, marksmanship includes both the mastery of speed–which is a byproduct efficiency, and accuracy—which is a byproduct of control. The greater your efficiency the greater your speed. The better your control the better your accuracy. The only remaining problem to solve, provided you can place a round anywhere you want on the range at any ...

This isn’t one of those stories about a graceful, daredevil fighter from WWII. The Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber — big, heavy, and a little awkward. Never meant to wow you with looks. Instead, it got things done. TBM torpedo bombers, the General Motors version of the Grumman TBF Avenger, in flight during World War II. Image: U.S. Navy ...

Mesa Tactical is now offering accessory upgrade bundles, called Pro Packages, that consist of the company’s best and most relevant products to suit many of the industry’s most popular shotgun makes and models. In addition to offering a level of curated practicality, Mesa Tactical’s customers also get to enjoy a bundled discount, compared to buying each piece individually. “The Pro ...

In a crowded field of single-point, two-point, and three-point slings designed for combat, it’s not easy to find a simple yet functional rifle sling. That search has gotten easier with the Magpul Rifleman Loop Sling (RLS), which has design elements that harken back to the Rhodesian sling and venerable leather M1907 sling. Check out the video above for a full rundown ...

Steelhead Outdoors has engineered an American-made gun safe solution that fits under beds to keep firearms safely secured, accessible and out of sight. The Undercover 48E features a biometric Securam Scanlogic Lock that has both fingerprint and combination access, ensuring you’ll have access to your gun when you need it. This UL-listed high security lock is paired with dual-hard-plate protection. ...

In today’s article, Massad Ayoob takes a looks at the Springfield Armory 1911 all-black Emissary 4.25” in .45 ACP. He tested it out at his personal range and also the annual Pin Shoot held in Michigan. How did it perform? Read on to get Ayoob’s take on it. The pistol was loaned to Ayoob for this article. Long-time readers of ...

The ProblemYou recently bought your first handgun. The reason was simple: It was for personal defense only. You could care less about recreational shooting, competition and certainly not hunting. Guns and their use are foreign to you. But, in the interest of personal safety—with crime on the rise and the locals in the neighborhood being victimized by an increasing number ...

The communist assault commenced at dawn. After a thunderous artillery barrage, thousands of Korean People’s Army (KPA) troops poured across the 38th parallel at first light on June 25, 1950. It was a classic Soviet-style assault. The Soviet Advisory Group that arrived in North Korea during late 1949 contained several Soviet generals with combat experience recently gained in World War II. ...

A Pennsylvania homeowner shot and killed a black bear in self-defense after the animal repeatedly returned to his property and displayed aggressive behavior. Officials determined the shooting was justified given the bear’s refusal to retreat and its threatening stance near the residence. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE FOSTER TOWNSHIP, PA (3-minute read) — A homeowner in McKean County found himself in ...

The U.S. Army has awarded FN America with a $4.9 million contract to supply additional FN M240L medium machine guns. The M240L was originally adopted by the branch in 2010, after a joint development effort with FN to create a lighter, yet durable, medium machine gun. The M240L has been the cutting-edge for lightweight, medium machine guns since its introduction. ...