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USA's Corey Cogdell-Unrein Wins Bronze in Women’s Trap

USA’s Corey Cogdell-Unrein Wins Bronze in Women’s Trap

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Cogdell-Unrein won the bronze in women’s trap in 2008 at the Beijing Olympic Games, and participated (but did not medal) in London in 2012.

Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 3—Anchoring Your Safe

Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 3—Anchoring Your Safe

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If you already own a safe, almost everything I describe in this article can be done for free; but there’s no free lunch, and every choice has its pros and cons. You will have to weigh your options when deciding the placement of your safe and how to anchor it.

Woman Shooter ‘Ginny’ Thrasher Wins First Gold for USA

Woman Shooter ‘Ginny’ Thrasher Wins First Gold for USA

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Over the weekend, American shooter Ginny Thrasher won the first Gold medal for the USA at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Engraved, Gold-Plated Goering Gun at Auction

Engraved, Gold-Plated Goering Gun at Auction

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This golden Walther made for Hermann Georing is expected to bring as much as $400,000 at auction along with a matching ring and set of cuff links.

Marine Shoots Perfect Score at National Trophy Rifle Team Match Competition

Marine Shoots Perfect Score at National Trophy Rifle Team Match Competition

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“It’s like winning the lotto, even though the lotto is luck and this takes a bit of skill,” he told the Civilian Marksmanship Program, which hosted the competition. “But it’s the same feeling. I can’t believe it.”

Ep. 15 Should I Shoot? Carrying a Gun Around the Home for Defense

Ep. 15 Should I Shoot? Carrying a Gun Around the Home for Defense

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Home-invasion-type robberies are at the top of the list for violent crime — just under premeditated murder.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

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Benelli has done with the Ethos what many companies have attempted but just couldn’t quite achieve—they ‘ve figured out how to bring truly high-end features to a firearm the average man or woman can afford. And that my friend, is no small feat.

Deer Camp: Four Early Season Deer Stand Tips & Tactics for Success

Deer Camp: Four Early Season Deer Stand Tips & Tactics for Success

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To have the absolute best chance to kill your best deer this season, hit your hunting property those first warmish days of the season. Get there early and do your best to work the spots receiving the least amount of pressure. Here’s a listing of where you need to focus for the best success.

Back to the Basics: Swapping My Tupperware Rifle Stock for a Bell and Carlson

Back to the Basics: Swapping My Tupperware Rifle Stock for a Bell and Carlson

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Changing the stock on your bolt action rifle isn’t a difficult project. But if you’re like me, the prospect of taking a screwdriver to any part of your $600 gun can induce spontaneous trembling and cold sweats.

The test rifle for these examples was a Volquartsen 17 WSM Deluxe with a Burris Veracity 4-20x50 scope.

Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope

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Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs