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Marlin’s New Dark Series Ain't Your Grandpappy’s Lever Gun – NRA 2019

Marlin’s New Dark Series Ain’t Your Grandpappy’s Lever Gun – NRA 2019

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Yeah, yeah. We get it. It’s a suppressor-ready blacked-out lever gun with a pic rail and paracord loop. Your grandpappy is rolling in his grave.

But as much as we wanted to complain about the tacticool bros ruining classic Americana, we got a chance to handle (or fondle, as the case may be) Marlin’s new Dark Model 336 and Model 1895 at this year’s NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits, and we gotta admit—these guns are cool.

OnVirtus: Sign Up to Train with the Best Shooters in the World

OnVirtus: Sign Up to Train with the Best Shooters in the World

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In order to become a better shooter, you need to train with people who are not only better shooters than you but are also excellent teachers. Daniel Horner has drafted some of the best shooters and trainers in the world to create a library of quality video training you can access 24/7: OnVirtus.com (and there’s a discount code inside).

Glock Expands Their Optics-Ready System to Popular G45 Model – NRA 2019

Glock Expands Their Optics-Ready System to Popular G45 Model – NRA 2019

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Glock announced at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits that their popular G45 model will now be available with the company’s new Modular Optic System (MOS), allowing users to mount many of the most popular micro reflex sights without permanently modifying the slide.

CZ-USA's New Shadow 2 Orange Pistol - NRA 2019

Henry’s Got a Side-Loader! New Side Gate Rifle Debuts at 2019 NRA Show

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Henry Repeating Arms unveiled the new Side Gate Lever Action rifle at this year’s NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits, and Henry fans everywhere said in unison, “It’s about time!”

Bill Would Legalize Gun Ownership for Medical Marijuana Users

Bill Would Legalize Gun Ownership for Medical Marijuana Users

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A new piece of legislation introduced earlier this month in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow medical marijuana users to purchase and own firearms.

The bill, dubbed the “Second Amendment Protection Act,” was introduced by West Virginia Rep. Alexander Mooney and states that an individual “shall not be treated as an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance based on the individual using marijuana for a medical purpose in accordance with State law.”

Kamala Harris Vows Executive Action to Force Universal Background Checks

Kamala Harris Vows Executive Action to Force Universal Background Checks

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Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris told a crowd at a CNN town hall on Monday that, if elected, she plans to use executive action to implement universal background checks, revoke the licenses of firearms dealers who break the law, close the so-called “boyfriend loophole,” and prohibit people with arrest warrants from buying guns.

The First 9mm: Luger P.08 Pistol

The First 9mm: Luger P.08 Pistol

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The Luger served in both World Wars and was much sought-after by the Allies as a battle prize. Despite some strange characteristics and features from the era, some still shoot today.

Maximize Your Accuracy with the RCBS Competition Die Set

Maximize Your Accuracy with the RCBS Competition Die Set

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Scroll through any forum for ammunition reloaders, and you’ll often see the same advice for newbies: start small. Don’t buy an expensive die set until you know how to use a basic set from Lee or Hornady. This is good advice, generally speaking, but if you buy basic now and then decide to upgrade later, your final bill will be even higher. That’s why I was drawn to the Competition die set from RCBS.

The Savage Rascal - A True Youth Rifle

The Savage Rascal – A True Youth Rifle

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When choosing a rifle for a young shooter, it’s important to not only consider barrel length but overall weight. After comparing several youth rifles, one clearly stood out from the rest.

Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 Raises the Bar Again

Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 Raises the Bar Again

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The S&W Performance Center Model 686 is memorable for its high quality. The trigger action rolls smoothly and is among the very best I’ve shot.