Becoming and Operating as an FFL Dealer: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in 2026. Learn the eligibility requirements, how to complete ATF Form 7, what ongoing compliance looks like, and how to run a lawful firearms business from day one.

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.

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

Wheelgun Wednesday: Enter The Boomer

What’s old is new again, with Charter Arms, and that’s no mistake and no diversion from their regularly scheduled programming. If Charter Arms is good at anything, they’re good at remixing an old formula to bring wheelguns back into practical use as carry pieces. That’s th...

By Zac K

XTech Tactical Takes Over Creature Grips

XTech Tactical, an Arizona company that specializes in injection-molded aftermarket magazine accessories and other related parts, has made its first major acquisition by bringing Creature Grips’ heat-venting rail covers into the fold as the rebranded Thru-Flo™ M-LOK Rail Covers . At j...

By Luke C.

Steiner Optics MPS Rotary Switch: A Rugged Red Dot for Shotguns

Steiner Optics has introduced the MPS Rotary Switch, a compact enclosed red dot sight purpose-built for shotgun competition and dynamic sporting use. Based on the proven MPS platform, this new version adds a mechanical rotary switch with clearly defined tactile positions and three brightness sett...

By Eric B

Steiner Optics Unveils M10Xi 1-10x24 LPVO for Military and LE Use

Steiner Optics has introduced the new M10Xi 1-10x24, a premium low-power variable optic aimed at special forces and public safety units. With a true 1x low end and a full 10x top magnification, the M10Xi is designed to bridge close-quarters work and extended-range engagements in a single optic.

By Eric B

The Lost Art? How to Read a Map

It was Thanksgiving weekend. James Kim and wife, Kati, with their young daughters Sabine and Penelope, were motoring on their trip home to San Francisco on I-5, then turned toward Gold Beach on Oregon’s southern coast. The road James took began to climb. There was no traffic, and soon no cell s...

By Wayne van Zwoll
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