Florida is giving enthusiasts a good reason to shop before the year ends. It is holding a sales-tax-free holiday on firearms, ammunition, optics, sights, stocks, cleaning kits, holsters, archery equipment and—with certain value caps—camping supplies and fishing equipment from Sept. 8 to Dec. 31. It’s likely the lengthiest gun-related sales-tax-free event ever offered by a state. Two others are conducting ...
All of us at Shooting Illustrated are big advocates for an armed citizenry. We know that the very act of having a firearm on you when you need one can solve the problem better than four out of five times. However, not every problem we encounter has a lethal-force solution. We need to be able to deal with those who ...
Over 250 firearms were surrendered in a recent New Mexico buyback event, but critics question the effectiveness of such programs in reducing actual crime. Rather than allowing legal owners or collectors to purchase these firearms, they’re being cut up and turned into garden tools. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (2-minute read) — More than 250 firearms have been voluntarily ...
New from SIG Sauer is the Tango-MSR Compact LPVO (low power variable optic) line of rifle scopes, designed to deliver high levels of optical performance in a streamlined size. At only 8.4 inches long and 14.5 ounces in weight, these new scopes are well-suited to today’s modern sporting rifles. The line consists of two scopes, one with 6X magnification and ...
Texas-based Gritr Gear has just unveiled its new Pistol Pod. The Gritr Gear Pistol Pod holds up to four different handguns in a clamshell style case manufactured from EVA foam and rip stop fabric. This transportation case offers handgun shooters an organized way to transport their pistols from their safes to the shooting range. In addition to holding handguns, the ...
It started the way most range days do — early morning, a packed range bag, and a mental list of drills to work through. But this day was different. I was getting hands-on time with something new and unique: the Springfield Armory Kuna. For those of you not familiar with it, the Kuna is a compact and capable personal defense ...
If you’ve spent enough time around gun ranges, you’ve seen the guy who shows up at the range with no plan. I’ve even been that guy in my youth. He dumps a couple boxes of ammo into random targets, maybe tries a few long shots, empties a magazine at five yards and then leaves. He burned through good ammo and ...
An attempted ATV theft turned violent in Shelley, Idaho, leaving a homeowner injured and the suspect dead after a shootout with law enforcement. The East Idaho Critical Incident Team is actively investigating the case, with Pocatello Police taking the lead. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SHELLEY, ID (2-minute read) — An attempted ATV theft late Monday night in Shelley, Idaho, escalated ...
The AR-15 has become America’s most popular rifle, and the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) program offers a new, accessible way for owners to put their rifles to use—safely, competitively and enjoyably. The ARC program blends marksmanship training with competition, aiming to appeal to both beginners and experienced shooters. Fun and AccessibleNRA ARC gives shooters a welcoming, structured environment to ...
Henry Holsters has re-introduced its Flint and Flint Compact concealment holsters. These minimalist appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) / inside the waistband (IWB) holsters employ modern materials and industry standard hardware along with spacing points to take advantage of some of the best belt attachment hardware and systems available for concealment solutions. These include mod wings, snap soft loops and ...