Walking the floor at SHOW Show 2025, there are a multitude of interesting new firearms from which to choose. One category that remains quite strong is the concealed-carry market, with more and more people discovering the EDC lifestyle. Plentiful new pistols were launched at SHOT specifically for this market, and we take a look at a handful f new-for-2025 items. ...
Big-game hunting guide Dan Harrison tells all his clients one universal rule when checking zero: “Three shots. No more.” The reason is that the hunters he guides to trophy bulls and bucks will consistently take that crucial shot with a cold barrel. Shot placement is pivotal. Their zero should reflect such a cold-barrel scenario. Still, come hunting season, I’ve sat ...
High Speed Gear Inc. has just released a new lineup consisting of four general-purpose pouches that attach to either MOLLE or tactical gear in order to serve a range of useful tasks. The goal of the new HSGI Duty Flex line is to provide the end user with quick access to whatever vital gear they may require. The Duty Flex ...
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced the immediate resumption of surplus U.S. Army M1911/M1911A1 pistol sales. These historic firearms, cherished for their role in U.S. military history, are now available to qualified U.S. citizens. The CMP currently holds a substantial inventory of the pistols in a variety of grades. Many are ready to ship to consumers, and the organization ...
I was happy to find several nice rimfire options at SHOT Show this year, and I also noticed an uptick in companies stepping back into the rimfire arena offering some nice choices for your target shooting, small game hunting and good old plinking. Here are my five favorite picks. Winchester Xpert The focus of the designers of the Winchester Xpert ...
The ice pick is not exactly a new development. They date from a time before most of us had ice makers in our freezers — or even freezers themselves. Yet, in the early days of refrigeration, they were a pretty vital piece of barware. They inherited a bad name due to spy novels and mob movies, but really, what hasn’t? ...
It’s widely accepted that a 12-gauge shotgun is near the top when it comes to stopping power in short-range situations. The combined terminal energy of nine 00 buck pellets from a standard, 1,200 fps load is around 1,700 ft.-lbs. at the muzzle. Moreover, each pellet creates a separate wound channel, adding to the devastation while also increasing the shooter’s margin ...