In today’s article, Will Dabbs takes a look at the MG 42 general-purpose machine gun used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The automatic weapon had a significant influence on future German machine guns as well as those in other countries. This gun’s high cyclic rate of fire earned it a variety of nicknames including Hitler’s Buzzsaw and Hitler’s ...
Editor’s Note: Please check with the rules of the shooting range you attend before you attempt any specific drills/tactics/etc. Training at public ranges has its limitations, and many of those limitations are in place to keep everyone safe. For instance, drawing from a holster or from concealment is almost always never allowed. Some ranges don’t allow shooting fast. Timers with buzzers ...
Editor’s Note: This article is presented for discussion and is not training or legal advice. Please seek out high-quality personal defense training and legal advice from qualified sources in your area. We are all subject to human aggression, but how do you avoid becoming a victim? What three combative concepts should you keep at the ready if ever challenged with a ...
On October 26, Springfield shook the world with the introduction of the SA-35, an updated version of the venerable P-35 9mm pistol. The response to the pistol was overwhelming, as was the demand for pistols. As I write this article, that demand has no sign of ceasing. In this SA-35 review, the author pulls the pistol apart, thoroughly examines it and ...
If you’re reading an article on this site, you almost assuredly have preferences of where you like to shoot. Indeed, a good range can be many things. It can be an oasis from the stresses and pressures of modern life, giving us a place to unwind and do some ballistic meditation. It can be a place of growth, where we ...
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld New York’s law requiring background checks and a fee for ammunition purchases, rejecting arguments that it violates the Second Amendment. While the case now returns to a lower court, the law remains in effect, reinforcing the state’s stricter approach to firearm and ammunition regulation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBANY, NY (4-minute read) ...
I show how to build a Hollywood-quiet AR that takes full advantage of the .338 ARC cartridge. Hornady has been on a roll the past few years with its line of ARC cartridges. The 6mm ARC, .22 ARC and now .338 ARC are all impressive new cartridges that don’t disappoint. But there’s a burning question most of us have: Do ...
Many concealed carriers feel ready to defend themselves, but confidence without training can be deadly. This article breaks down why skill, not just possession, determines survival. Investing in concealed carry training is crucial for effective defense. Regular practice of concealed carry training sharpens your instincts and enhances your response under pressure. Carrying a firearm offers a profound sense of security. ...
With my Winchester single-shot rifle for the 219 Improved Zipper cartridge, I made my longest kill on a woodchuck. Col. Townsend Whelen’s reflections on 60 years of experience with his single-shot rifles. The dean of firearms writers and editors, Colonel Whelen, is the author of many valuable books, notably, The Hunting Rifle and Small Arms Ballistics and Design. His latest ...