NILES, OH — I’ll be at GunCon 2026 on June 20, and if you’re going to be there too, find me and say hi. GunCon is an annual industry and consumer event hosted by Jon Patton and The Gun Collective. The 2026 edition runs June 17 through 20 in Niles, Ohio, with industry and VIP […...
I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...
While the world focuses on heavy-for-caliber bullets, new bullet technology also elevates our favorite classics The post Modern Bullets Can Turn the Old .220 Swift Into an Even Better Hunting Cartridge appeared first on Outdoor Life.
This classic pump gun is utterly reliable and produces excellent patterns The post The Remington 870 Is Still My Favorite Turkey Gun. But There’s One Major Problem appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Our former shooting editor put this great debate to bed years ago The post Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle appeared first on Outdoor Life.
LENGGRIES, GERMANY (24 April 2026) Lindnerhof, a tactical gear manufacturer specialising in load-carrying systems and part of Mehler Systems, is expanding its portfolio with a new range of pouches and load-carrying solutions. The release includes magazine pouches for common calibre systems, admin...
OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more The post 9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...
Here at the 2026 NRAAM in Houston, Texas, is Franchi with a handy new rifle, the Franchi MULE(Momentum Utility Lite Elite) bolt action rifle. This is Franchi’s modern take on a struck gun or utility rifle with a threaded 16″ barrel available in .223 Rem or .308 Win. Either model weig...
Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...