There are few of us who go to the range who don’t have work to do on improving some area of our shooting skills. Everyone, after some effort, has strengths and positive outcomes in hitting what they’re intending. In other areas of skill development, something holds us back. For many of us, it seems as if we are forced to ...

A juvenile in Charlotte was arrested after police discovered multiple firearms in his possession, one of which was stolen. The investigation revealed that he had purchased a gun from another minor, leading to his detention at the Cabarrus County Juvenile Detention Facility. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHARLOTTE, NC (3-minute read) — A Charlotte juvenile has been arrested after authorities uncovered ...

Turkey hunters rejoice! Vortex has just announced the direct-mount Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot. Turkey hunters, wingshooters and anyone else that could benefit from an easy-to-mount shotgun optic should be pleased to hear about Vortex’s new Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot. Featuring an enclosed housing and an integrated mount designed for shotguns that are drilled and tapped, the ...

There’s no need to go full-sized in a defensive smoothbore with bullpup shotguns around. We give you the best to guard hearth and home. Gun design is fairly rote. By that I mean, there is an accepted configuration to a particular style of firearm, which is generally adhered to. Sure, there are tweaks here and there—different grip rake or fore-end—but ...

Being prepared for anything from household emergencies to a community or natural disaster requires more than just buying a bunch of freeze-dried food and first aid kits. It requires a wide variety of tools and supplies as well, along with a certain amount of training and a strong mutual-support network of like-minded people. One way to get all those bases ...

Berger Ammunition is now adding two new powerful long distance rifle calibers into its regular product lineup of precision target ammunition. Berger customers that shoot .300 Norma Mag. or .338 Norma Mag. can now take advantage of the new Berger Ammunition 245-grain Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT) or 300-grain Hybrid OTM Tactical loads. “Long-range shooting enthusiasts who have little time ...

The popularity of sound suppressors, or silencers in BATFE parlance, has been on a steadily rising trajectory in recent years. According to figures published by the Washington Free Beacon and BATFE, between 2017 and 2021 approved silencer registrations increased from 1.3 million to slightly more than 2.6 million. That’s impressive, but a recent analysis of BATFE’s numbers by the National ...

A South Dakota bill that would allow students to carry concealed firearms on public college campuses has advanced in the state legislature. The revised proposal, which received overwhelming Senate support, now requires students to obtain an enhanced concealed carry permit, undergo firearm safety training, and follow specific storage and campus location restrictions. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE PIERRE, SD (2-minute read) ...

The M42 — known as the “Duster” — was a light armored air defense system that arguably became better known for its capabilities against the communist ground forces in the Vietnam War. Originally built for the U.S. Army between 1952 and 1960, a total of 3,700 M42s were built. The weapon system first saw use in the Korean War and ...

Franklin Armory, known for making binary triggers, complete firearms and other firearm-related products, has just announced the launch of the new Franklin Armory SKR-C1, a drop-in binary trigger for the FN SCAR series of short-stroke, gas-piston, semi-automatic rifles. “From social media engagements to customer surveys, the FN SCAR consistently ranked among the most requested platforms for our next Binary trigger ...