Fudd Friday: Can We Kiss These Three Classic Cartridges Goodbye?

In the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of long-range hunting cartridges as well as new straight-wall cartridges. And you know what that means—older cartridges are eventually going to be phased out by the new wonder-loads, unless these newer cartridges themselves don’t pass t...

By Zac K

The New Henry Explorer Carbine Series

Henry Repeating Arms  has announced a new series of lever guns called Explorer. Based on their model H9, H10, and H12 centerfire lever action rifles, the Explorer carbines feature a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish, a color choice inspired by the landscapes of the American Southwest. The company...

By Hrachya H

Bond Arms' 250th Anniversary Hand Cannon: Built For America The Brave

Are you looking for a dead-simple handgun that hits like a hammer? Bond Arms hears your plea and offers the new America 250th Special Edition Hand Cannon. Yeah, that’s what they call it, and the name sounds a bit hokey, but a closer look at the specs shows they might be naming it accurately.

By Zac K

Booby Traps – Maybe Not the Best Idea

I was in middle school (we called it junior high back then) when I first became interested in booby traps. I’d seen First Blood and thought the traps Rambo set up in the woods were pretty nifty. From there, it wasn’t a big leap to start looking at how to set up similar sorts of […] The ...

By Jim Cobb

Top Cheap Rifles for Sale in 2026: Affordable Options That Deliver Quality

Looking for a quality rifle without breaking the bank? Our 2026 guide covers the top cheap rifles for sale — including the Ruger American Gen II, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, CVA Cascade, T/C Compass II, and Howa Hogue — all delivering sub-MOA accuracy at budget-friendly prices.

The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR

Discover the unique story of the Iraqi Tabuk DMR — a 7.62x39mm designated marksman rifle produced at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments, derived from Yugoslav Kalashnikov technology under Saddam Hussein's military buildup.

Ayoob: Was the 10mm Destined to Fail?

No other handgun cartridge has experienced quite as many ups, down and reinventions of purpose in so short a time as the 10mm Auto. Generally thought to have been a product of the 1980s, the 10mm’s whole story actually goes back further. A Brief History of the 10mm The mid-twentieth century saw...

By Massad Ayoob

Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...

By Toby M
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