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Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck

Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck

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I had handled Canik pistols a couple of years ago at the SHOT show and have a couple of friends that shoot them but was a bit skeptical of how the Century Arms imports were going to perform; after all, they have an MSRP below $325, how good of a gun should you expect at that price point?

Beretta Puts the X on the 92 Series

Beretta Puts the X on the 92 Series

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Beretta is expanding their time-tested 92 series with five new models that make up the new line of 92X guns all chambered for 9mm Luger.

Air Venturi Licensed M1 Carbine BB Rifles Now Shipping

Air Venturi Licensed M1 Carbine BB Rifles Now Shipping

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Teaming up with Springfield, Air Venturi is pleased to announce two new M1 Carbine replicas, a .177-caliber BB gun and a skirmish-ready airsoft rifle.

Korwin: Self-Defense Doesn't Match The Fantasy

Korwin: Self-Defense Doesn’t Match The Fantasy

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Or would it? When you read about the trials and tribulations following a self-defense shooting, it makes your blood run cold. It’s not fair.

NSSF: Another Study Confirms Criminals Break Laws

NSSF: Another Study Confirms Criminals Break Laws

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It is rare to see a study published that echoes our message: enforce existing gun laws. Prosecute criminals.

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

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Carrying a gun discreetly for self-defense requires good equipment and training.

Building an AIMS-74 - An Interesting AK-74 Varient

Building an AIMS-74 – An Interesting AK-74 Varient

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Building an AK is a very fun and satisfying experience. It is often the only way to obtain an example of a particular model. I encountered a lot of interesting variants of Kalashnikov in my time overseas. I have really enjoyed cloning different models that I encountered.

ATF: Alabama Concealed-Carry Permit Holders No Longer Exempt from NICS Checks

ATF: Alabama Concealed-Carry Permit Holders No Longer Exempt from NICS Checks

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According to investigators, Alabama concealed-carry programs issued permits to individuals without completing background checks.

New Slimline Glocks Getting Rails... At Least in the EU

New Slimline Glocks Getting Rails… At Least in the EU

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Glock updated their E.U. website with two new Model 43X and 48 Slimline pistols, now with accessory rails for weapon lights and laser sights.

Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game

Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game

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We got a chance this week to really wring out the new 224 Valkyrie loading from Hornady, the 88-grain special announced at the NRA show back in April. Valkyrie has been a strange animal over the last year. It has the potential to change how we think of small frame AR’s, and what they are capable of. But it has not been without controversy.