Ruger in conjunction with Marlin has just launched the new Trapper Model 1894 chambered for the ubiquitous 10mm pistol cartridge. The Marlin Trapper Model 1894 is a compact lever-action carbine based on the classic Marlin lever-action blueprint. It uses a cold-hammer-forged 16-inch barrel with a stainless satin finish that matches its receiver. This new lever-action carbine is outfitted with receiver-mounted ...

Editor’s Note: The author owns a media company that provides work to Vortex Optics and Nosler, companies discussed in this article. Micro red dots on handguns have become extremely mainstream in the past few years. So much so that many firearms manufacturers are now offering guns packaged with optics straight from the factory. For example, Springfield Armory offers the Shield ...

Part of my current career is to service federal contracts for three-letter agencies with a vowel to include mission-ready pre-deployment training. Having built a number of these training packages, there are three fundamental skills that an entry-level shooter must master prior to deployment. Ironically, these are the very same skills that present the very same challenges even to elite performance ...

Armasight, which specializes in thermal and night-vision technology, has expanded the footprint of its manufacturing and service operations. The company—headquartered in Northbrook, IL, with manufacturing facilities in Tempe, AZ—recently added more than 10,000 square feet to increase its in-house machining and testing capabilities. A 25-percent boost in production resulted from the upgrade. The added space and new cutting-edge equipment are ...

Concealed carry in cold weather presents unique challenges that can compromise both comfort and accessibility. I’m from Ohio but relocated to Tennessee, so I’ve become accustomed to wearing shorts and T-shirts into November. However, there are still a few months out of the year when jackets and hoodies make an appearance. Lighter cover garments like this jacket offer faster access ...

It is said that a novice can pull it off now and again, but the professional cannot get it wrong. To that end there are three mandatory elements of the shooting process executed subconsciously and cherished by the pros – hard visual focus, sustainable grip and precise trigger press. Mastery of these three define the elite shooter. Our drill this ...

An Indiana homeowner has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting and killing a woman who mistakenly arrived at his home for a cleaning job. The homeowner claimed self-defense, but investigators found no evidence of forced entry or aggression from the victim. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WHITESTOWN, IN (4-minute read) — An Indiana man is facing serious charges after he ...

Beretta is releasing two new configurations of the A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun platform to commemorate the United States Marine Corps’ 250th birthday: the A300 Ultima Patrol Raider Commemorative Edition, which is limited to 250 units, and a mission-ready standard A300 Ultima Patrol configuration. Built to honor 250 years of Marine Corps excellence, the limited-edition Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Raider pays ...

Thank you for your service. As a veteran myself, I am indeed honored when my fellow countrymen choose to offer those hallowed words. There is an implicit kindness and gratitude that is never sought but always appreciated. Despite our many squabbles, disagreements and warts, we are, at our hearts, all Americans. Ours is the most powerful, most successful country in ...

In every Special Forces unit, there’s a guy whose job is to break into doors, windows and walls to clear the way for the rest of the team to enter or exit. While this “breacher” is an expert in demolition and the use of shaped-charge explosives, he also generally carries a shotgun, which is sometimes referred to as “the master ...