Eotech, a leading provider of electro-optic solutions to the firearms industry, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. For three decades, the company has designed, developed and manufactured dependable, high-performing optics for military, law enforcement, competition, recreation and home or personal defense. Established in 1995, Eotech has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the firearms and optics industry. The ...

One aspect of shotgunning that is often misunderstood is shotgun fit and how it relates to speed, accuracy and recoil mitigation. Although perfect fit is not absolutely required for precise pattern placement because shotgunners can employ the use of conventional sights or optics, a well-fitting shotgun that is mastered can facilitate shooting that is quicker, superior for moving targets and ...

It can be argued that the AR-15 platform has been pushed to its mechanical apex. The near-infinite supply of aftermarket solutions for everything from triggers and BCGs to buffer systems, gas blocks, and muzzle devices means that there’s a combination of parts available for everyone’s perfect rifle.  But old-fashioned American ingenuity doesn’t know when to leave well enough alone, and ...

Federal Ammunition has recently launched a ground-breaking long-action hunting cartridge focused on 7mm/.284 heavy-for-caliber bullets, raising the bar for what a non-magnum, centerfire rifle hunting load can achieve. Three numbers quickly back the innovation behind it: 20, 170 and 3,000. The all-new, Federal-designed 7mm Backcountry cartridge is boosted by the new, patented Peak Alloy case technology, which provides magnum performance ...

Premier Body Armor is expanding its line of rifle-rated protection with introduction of the Durus 650 Level III+ Plate, a new plate that provides consistent performance beyond that of traditional AR steel plates. Priced at just $149.99, the Durus 650 Multi-Curve Armor plate is extremely lightweight while still retaining durability under high-threat conditions. The Durus 650 Level III+ Plate from ...

New surveillance footage and dramatic witness testimonies have shaped the Stand Your Ground hearing for LaFredia Todd, accused of fatally shooting a co-worker at Nacho Hippo in 2022. The court will soon determine if the case proceeds to trial. LISTEN TO THIS STORY NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (1-minute read) — A Stand Your Ground hearing for LaFredia Todd, charged with ...

The optimal handgun for concealed carry might vary with weather, wardrobe and level of concealment and level of retention required for each person. Full-size guns are for shooting, small guns are for carrying. That’s why many people prefer to use openly carried, full-size guns with heavy frames, optics, lights, compensators and lightened triggers for range practice, classes and matches. As ...

Most of us — from the tool tyro to the edged aficionado — know when a knife is dull. There’s trouble in paradise when it takes tremendous effort to break down a cardboard box, when a blade fails to catch a fingernail, and when what should be a clean slice across paper instead results in a ragged tear. For the ...

Mossberg is introducing three new versions of the 590M magazine-fed pump action guns. These new Professional Series platform include two shotguns with either black or orange synthetic furniture that are available in compact models and models with Magpul furniture attached and a Breacher firearm. Each has a Cerakote protective finish on barrel, receiver and magazine tube, and each of these ...

We take a closer look at Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, the fastest 7mm on the planet. Federal’s introduction of the 7mm Backcountry rifle cartridge is the most important advancement we’ve seen with metallic cartridges in more than a century. This is partly because the cartridge has a lot to offer hunters, but it’s mostly because of the new technology ...