The internet is absolutely lousy with stories of bad gun store clerks. I’m sure you’ve heard the tropes before: the owner who’s too busy chatting with his buddies to make a sale, the counter commando who denigrates every brand but one, and the fella that wants to get $2,000 for a clapped-out, rusty surplus rifle (often one that’s hung on the wall for the better part of a decade) because “I know what I got.” Likely you have a story of your own! The author says you should always look for a deal, but don’t shortchange yourself. Instead, buy the…
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Some 650 to 950 rounds per minute. That is the exact mathematical formula required to turn an enemy formation’s fighting spirit into a desperate desire to simply survive. The United States military has spent decades crafting and perfecting this formula and has ensured its fighting men and women are well versed in its many uses and applications. U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun during a live-fire squad attack exercise at Twentynine Palms, California on July 27, 2026. The M240 is chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Image: Sgt. Alexis French/U.S.M.C. The official U.S. Army Technical Manual describes the M240 as…
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Chiappa SA 1873 Black ThunderChiappa is giving a classic revolver a modern makeover with the 1873 Black Thunder. At its core, it’s still an M1873 Single Action Army, but it’s been given a bunch of practical upgrades to help bring it into the 21st century. Chambered for .44 Magnum and available with either a 5.5- or 7.5-inch barrel, the most notable modern features on the…
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The Brief: A two-year-old boy from Georgia died after being accidentally shot by a four-year-old relative in Kissimmee, Florida. The incident occurred in a vacation rental driveway when the older child found an unsecured, loaded handgun inside a vehicle while adults unloaded luggage. The toddler later died at a hospital. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident for potential criminal charges under Florida’s safe storage laws. Authorities stressed that the tragedy was preventable through proper firearm security. They are urging gun owners to use safety locks and secure weapons, especially when traveling with children in high-distraction environments. KISSIMMEE,…
When I was a teenager, the misconception I had about professional racing was that the trophy would go to the most powerful car, or perhaps the most aggressive driver. It was in the mid-90s that a number of racing games hit the market that tried to simulate the physics and details of motorsports as closely as possible, from real-world courses to tire wear to allowing modification of a car’s suspension characteristics. Years before I obtained my driver’s license, those racing simulations taught me a great deal about what it meant to have a “fast” lap time. Can slowing down during…
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NEW from Zeiss is the V3 line of SFP hunting scopes! We’ve been sitting on this information for over 6 months now so we’re pretty excited to be able to finally talk about it. From major changes in the Zeiss business model to production changes to a new focus for the company, there is a lot to unpack. Plus, a whole new line of hunting scopes! THE V3 LINEUP This might read as a bit confusing, but here are the 12 new options from Zeiss in the V3 line: 2.5-8×35 RF – Rimfire – 1″ – XRR (#84) – Capped…
Vortex Optics has just launched the new and improved Crossfire II red dot line.The original Crossfire was one of Vortex Optics’ most popular red dots, and the company has just updated the line with four new Crossfire II models. This new generation of optics now has motion activation technology, solar capabilities and other enhanced features not available on its predecessor.The Vortex Crossfire II is available with either a 2-MOA red dot or a 2-MOA green dot, and either with or without solar capabilities. The solar models draw power from either the sun or the battery as needed via Auto D-Tec…
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Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense. The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready for prime time. Matthews was able to design a helium-neon laser and mount it on a revolver and, while it did indeed work, cost and size of such a unit made it impractical. The Streamlight TLR-8 G, featuring a white light and a green laser, is a perfect match for…
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We take a look at some very high-end, expensive European revolvers from companies like Korth, Manurhin and Spohr.There was a time here in the States when most firearms underwent substantial hand-fitting by artisans skilled in the gunsmithing trade. The quality of many of these guns was even unsurpassed by some of today’s standards. Over time, however, advances in machining processes negated the need for substantial man-hours to turn out good products in some cases.That’s a good thing, but, unfortunately, something was lost along the way.I won’t pretend to be a business expert, but it seems as though today’s bottom-line profits…
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