Turkey imports more firearms to the United States than any other nation, and in the 21st century they’ve earned a reputation for producing affordable arms — and Canik is the reason why anyone takes them seriously.  It was 2015 and RECOIL Issue 18 when we first covered Canik — we were impressed with them, and it’s only gotten better since ...

The 6GT is a peak round for thermal hunting due to its flat shooting nature and very low recoil. Sights like the Armasight Contractor heavily benefit when combined with a low recoil platform. How the rising 6mm bore challenges the established order. The 6mm bore has been around for quite some time, and it has almost always been met with ...

Pictures by Nick Slatten When the Sept. 11 attacks shook our nation to its core, 17-year-old Nick Slatten was one of thousands who answered the call to stand and fight.  Soon after graduating from high school in his hometown of Sparta, Tennessee, Slatten was on his way to basic training. Months later, he was a paratrooper in the storied 82nd ...

A discussion on firearm laws, handgun rosters and three new California-compliant Shadow Systems pistols. Before we even start talking about the new California-compliant Shadow Systems pistols, let’s take a step back. Why should anyone even care what’s going on in California or other ban states? Aren’t they lost causes? Shouldn’t California just drop into the Pacific Ocean and drift away ...

Photography by Straight 8 & Kenda Lenseigne Editor’s Note: In this column, we look back at iconic guns that have either stood the test of time or vanished without trace.   About a decade ago, the folks at TrackingPoint seemed to have a whole pot of tech startup capital to throw around on R&D and put guns in the hands of ...

Beretta USA originally launched the all-steel-frame Beretta 92X Performance 9mm sporting pistol in 2019. That launch was significant because it offered Beretta 92 shooters a full-steel-frame option as a regular catalog item tather than a special-order or special-edition pistol with a special-edition price tag. Since then, Beretta kept offering other variations of the 92X Performance including the Defensive model for ...

Reptilia Corp. is expanding its parts and accessories for modern AR-15 tactical carbines. The most recently launched new product is the new Reptilia Picker, an ambidextrous safety for standard AR-15-pattern lower receivers. While many ambidextrous safety selector levers for AR-15 pattern firearms are already on the market, the main design consideration behind the new Reptilia Picker ambidextrous safety selector is ...

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress remains arguably the most famous American bomber of the Second World War, and for good reason. It was the workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Force’s daylight bombing campaign against Nazi Germany, and that role solidified its place in history. Yet, even some aviation buffs may be surprised to know that the Flying Fortress wasn’t ...

The DOJ is reportedly discussing possible restrictions on firearm ownership for transgender individuals, prompting strong backlash from the NRA and other gun rights groups. While no official policy has been proposed, the conversation has stirred national debate around mental health, civil liberties, and Second Amendment protections. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, D.C. (4-minute read) — Amid recent reports that the ...

Robert “Bob” Nosler, chairman of famed bullet, cartridge case, ammunition, firearm and suppressor manufacturer Nosler, Inc., died on Sept. 2, 2025. He was 79. Bob was a passionate member of the NRA family, and former member of the NRA Board of Directors. “It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of past board member Bob Nosler,” said ...