My very first handgun was a Springfield Armory XD in 9mm. It was around 2007, I was shopping for a home-defense solution and I’d read positive reviews about the XD line in American Rifleman and Guns & Ammo magazines. At decision time, it wasn’t much of a competiti...
Athlon Optics is adding the Ares HLR to their lineup, and the pitch is simple: a precision riflescope built for hunters who move a lot and count ounces. The lighter of the two available configurations comes in at 18.9 ounces, which puts it firmly in backcountry-viable territory without asking you...
Columbia River Knife and Tool has brought out a couple of new folding EDC knives to NRAAM 2026, with the new CRKT Sero and CRKT Counterpart. These are compact and subtle knife options designed to be ideal EDC blades for anyone looking for a practical but stylish knife option in their kit. NRAAM...
Bereli currently has the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm Pistol with Strike Industries FSA Folding Brace on sale for $1,199 with free shipping. With its roller-delayed operating system, threaded 6-inch barrel, folding brace, and two included 30-round magazines.
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Remington Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver manufactured circa 1862, one of about 6,000 produced. Traces of a cartouche remain on the left grip panel, indicating military acceptance. The Model 1861 was Remington’s .36 caliber Navy-si...
A gun or knife is not a self-defense option for many people out in the world. Emotional, physical, and legal troubles could arise from their use while in a self-defense situation. Alternatively, you can defend yourself with a legal, long-range option, which is commonly called pepper spray. Compac...
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Apocalypse MAX: Cabot’s Boldest 1911 Yet — NRA 2026 If you’ve ever handled one of their pistols before, you already know the deal. Cabot Guns doesn’t really bu...
Handgun-mounted red dot sights have been around for a long time. I was first exposed to them in the late ’90s mounted on USPSA Open guns. These flat-shooting, compensated, red dot-adorned pistols ran fast when they were running, and Open shooters were most often at the top of the list at the en...
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A homeowner shot and killed a 46-year-old man who tried to force his way into the house early Saturday morning while three adults and a child were inside, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3000 block of 2nd Av...
We’re proud to officially announce the 2026 Team SOCOM athletes who will represent United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at the this year’s Warrior Games ! These incredible warriors embody resilience, dedication, and the unbreakable spirit of our community. Through their commitme...