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There is a lot of crossover between gun enthusiasts and history fans. Sure, we all like to know the thread pitch of every screw in our firearms, but what we really enjoy learning in most cases are the stories behind our firearms. And, when it comes to history, it is hard to beat a military [...]

Project Appleseed Bans Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Rifles

Project Appleseed Bans Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Rifles

Appleseed claims that the popular M&P 15-22 rimfire rifles after at least four serious malfunctions at Appleseed shooting events.

Green Beret Responds to Report: 'Half of Today's Army Recruits Have Never Held A Gun'

Green Beret Responds to Report: ‘Half of Today’s Army Recruits Have Never Held A Gun’

A nation of people unfamiliar with arms is a soft nation, and none of this bodes well for the military charged with protecting our way of life.

Deer Camp: Keeping Warm When Temperatures Turn Cold

Deer Camp: Keeping Warm When Temperatures Turn Cold

Cold can be the deer hunter’s friend. A good pre-rut chill can kick deer movement into overdrive while serious cold settling in during the late season can inspire deer to move and feed. However, cold can also be as challenging to withstand for the hunter as it can be for the deer.

The World's Oldest Revolver, Made in 1597

The World’s Oldest Revolver, Made in 1597

The world’s oldest existing revolver can be found at the Maihaugen Museum in Lillehammer, Norway. Made in Germany, it dates back to 1597.

Cowboy Time Machine: New U.S.-Made Iron Frame Henry—Full Review.

Cowboy Time Machine: New U.S.-Made Iron Frame Henry—Full Review.

The 1860 Henry, a paradigm-shifting lever action that first appeared in the Civil War era and influenced firearm design well into the future. But, originals of this firearm can be rare and expensive. So what about those of us who would like to own one for themselves, one that we can actually shoot?

Top Five Tips for Hunting Waterfowl

Shooter Kim Rhode: First Olympic Athlete to Medal on Five Continents

Rhode clinched the bronze medal in the women’s skeet shooting competition, beating her opponent—Chinese shooter Wei Meng—in a dramatic eight-target shootout.

Is the .30-’06 Springfield Dead?

Is the .30-’06 Springfield Dead?

In this day and age of short magnums, super-short magnums, long cartridges, fat cartridges and everything in between, it seems logical that some of our tried-and-true favorites may have become obsolete. So, is there still a place for the “old” .30-’06?

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Biggest Gun Grabs of the Last Eight Years

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Biggest Gun Grabs of the Last Eight Years

We’ve seen some bold gun bans in the last eight years, and as President Obama’s tenure in office winds to a close, I wanted to look at just a few of them.

How Olympian Kim Rhode is Battling Anti-Gun Stereotypes, 2A Attacks

How Olympian Kim Rhode is Battling Anti-Gun Stereotypes, 2A Attacks

“We have a lot of bills and legislation that are making it very difficult for people to go out and enjoy that sport that I personally love,” she said.