Best Lever Action Rifles of 2026
The lever action is one of America's most cherished designs, and it's not going anywhere The post Best Lever Action Rifles of 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.
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POTD: FN EVOLYS - Simplify, Then Add Lightness
Colin Chapman built Lotus around one stubborn rule: simplify, then add lightness. Somewhere in Herstal, Belgium, the engineers behind the FN EVOLYS clearly got the memo - just some 70 years later. Belt-fed firepower has always come with a bill, paid in kilograms and sore shoulders. The EVOLYS was...
Ambitious Exhibition Tells the Story of the Vickers Gun
The Vickers Machine Gun is one of the weapons we instantly associate with the World War One but did you know it was in service with the British Army for 56 years? Well, this was the recent focus of the Vickers MG Collection & Research Association’s first major exhibition.
The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time
These are our favorite classic and modern shotguns for hunting upland birds The post The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time appeared first on Outdoor Life.
M40 Sniper Rifle – A Vietnam War Icon
The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to a g...
Colt Delivers M4A1 Rifles to Guatemala
More than 2,000 Colt M4A1 rifles are heading to Guatemala, and the first batch has already arrived. Colt has announced the delivery as part of the Government of Guatemala's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, describing the acquisition as historic. The rifles support the Guatemalan Army�...
Modernizing the Soviet RPD Machine Gun
The Soviet RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova) was a pioneering light machine gun that played a short but vital role in early Soviet weapon development and in adopting new intermediate-caliber weapon systems; it was adopted in 1949 alongside the AK and SKS, which significantly influenced the Cold ...
Ruby Ridge to Adamiak: ATF’s Troubled History With Criminal Informants
ATF’s use of criminal informants has drawn scrutiny for decades. AmmoLand examines Gregory Pruess’s role in Tate Adamiak’s prosecution, conflicting accounts of his cooperation, and documented failures involving informant disclosure and oversight.
Contra Costa Sheriff Drops Red Dot, Weapon Light and 1911 Carry Bans
Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to withdraw concealed-carry bans on red dots, weapon-mounted lights and 1911/2011 pistols following a SAF lawsuit. Gun owners should never have needed federal litigation to carry common defensive equipment.
The Ultimate Light Machine Gun Concept
The modern light machine gun sits at an interesting crossroads. For decades, the basic concept has been the same: provide a small infantry unit with a belt-fed weapon capable of delivering sustained fire while remaining mobile enough to maneuver with the riflemen. But the character of modern comb...