When you hear the term “long-range shooting,” a few things might come to mind. Big rifles, bigger scopes, and probably a competition shooter buried behind a steel barricade somewhere in the American Southwest. What probably doesn’t come to mind is a vineyard in Southern California, a hunting rifle, and a group of down-to-earth people stretching their shots from 250 out ...

At the end of the 19th century, European small arms designers produced a number of effective early semi-automatic pistol designs. Many of these designs featured smaller-caliber rounds. 7.65 caliber (.32) rounds were popular in various guises, with .32 ACP being a stand out and still a survivor in 2025, although far less popular even in Europe where it once dominated.  ...

How distorted data continues to shape bad policy. If there’s one thing the gun debate desperately needs, it’s clarity. Not more shouting, not more spin—just facts. That’s why I invited Guy Smith, founder of Gun Facts and author of Guns and Control: A Nonpartisan Guide to Understanding Mass Public Shootings, Gun Accidents, Crime, Public Carry, Suicides, Defensive Use, and More ...

The classic 3-9x optic has been made better than ever! EOTECH Vudu 3-9×32 in a compact format, perfect for the modern sporting rifle. Iain Harrison hits the range for some trigger time to discuss glass clarity, low-light performance, Illumination, turrets, and durability. EOTECH Vudu 3-9×32 makes getting hits at 300-500 meters look too easy! Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL ...

CZ 600+ American. CZ has just announced the CZ 600+ rifle series, featuring several enhancements over the original 600 line. It’s been a few years since the original CZ 600 bolt-action rifle series launched, and while the guns have garnered an excellent reputation in the meantime, CZ is giving the line a facelift anyway. Called the CZ 600+ series, the ...

FROM THE FERTILE MIND OF CALEB CRYE COMES A NEW SOLUTION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TRANSPORT EXPENSIVE GEAR AND KEEP IT OUT OF THE DIRT Photos by Kenda Lensiegne The LOFT Station 150 allows the user to haul a ton of kit, then converts in seconds into a field workstation to allow access while still giving protection from elements. ...

The equipment is minimal but the technology is quite advanced. Want to improve your shooting skills at home? AceXR VR handgun training is making that a reality. If becoming an excellent shooter is the destination, then dry fire is the road to get there. Ask anyone from USPSA Grand Masters to tier 1 operators to premier firearm instructors, and it’s ...

For 105 years, the Marine Scout Sniper was one of the most specialized instruments of war in the American arsenal. Grueling training in fieldcraft, shooting, reconnaissance, evasion, and more, the Scout Sniper Program has produced some of the best marksmen in the world. With the Marine Corps closing the program in 2023, this legacy of precision is in danger of ...

If you carry a gun for self-defense, mastering the draw stroke could save your life. The great thing about improving your skill at presenting your handgun from the holster is that it’s a skill you can measurably improve without firing a single shot. Of all the defensive handgun skills you can use dry-fire to develop and practice, presentation is the ...

Several years ago, during the hardest time of my life, a friend of mine took me to a Precision Rifle Series match in order to get out for the day and hopefully forget my present circumstances. I had lost someone. And I learned just how far one can fall into despair. To give you an idea of how far gone ...