Robert Cekada Poised to become Next ATF Director After Confirmation Hearing
A key theme emerged around Second Amendment protections. Cekada repeatedly vowed that the ATF's mission is "not to burden lawful gun owners."
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Doomscrolling – Strategies for Breaking the Habit
I think we’re all guilty of sitting like a lump, flipping through an endless stream of negative stories on social media. Doomscrolling seems to have become a national pastime. But it isn’t healthy and does nothing positive or constructive. Again and again, we’re drawn to the madness like mo...
Anti-gun Group 97Percent is Back, Now Led by Anti-gun Ex-cop
It appears the anti-gun nonprofit 97Percent has returned, although there have been massive internal changes and it is much less now than it used to be.
Garrett Shoulder-Fired Mortar: Nice (But Painful) Idea
“Missed Peleliu because of that damn thing.” The old 1st Marine Division veteran massaged a spot on his upper chest and grimaced. “Told us we could fire that mortar from the prone and get direct fire into Jap bunkers. I was one of the first to give it a whirl. Broke my collar...
Fitting In: Best Holster for Glock 43/43x
The holster is the pivot point of carrying a pistol. Everything rides on your ability to retain your weapon; otherwise, the individual is forced to carry or shove the weapon into less-than-preferred locations on the body. Even when carrying a compact or subcompact pistol, carrying can reveal an u...
Point Shooting is Still a Meme
Sometimes I get to thinking that the firearms world moves past certain old ideas. Things like birdshot for home defense, “Dutch loading” FMJs and JHPs, and point shooting. Yet, every time I’m proven wrong. Most recently, point shooting has graced my feed in more than one way. How th...
First Look: Polished Blued SA-35 9mm
Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate wri...
Dave Wilson of D. Wilson Manufacturing on Building an AR-15, Common Mistakes, and More
Dave Wilson of D. Wilson Manufacturing is a true master of his craft, whether it be pin & welding, upper and lower assembly, shortening a barrel, custom modifications, and more. In this article, we sit down with Wilson to discuss building an AR-15, mistakes to avoid, when to seek help, quali...
Visiting a Collection of 1911s
David Freeman Most, if not all, gunwriters are also collectors. We almost have to be in order to be knowledgeable enough to write intelligently for our target audience. We have the luxury of being able to buy guns at reduced prices, which makes it tempting to acquire and keep guns we really like....
Canik SFx Rival-S Review: Best Budget Competition Gun?
The Canik SFx Rival-S is the latest offering from Canik, the Turkish firearm manufacturer that has made major waves in the handgun market over the past decade. Canik exploded onto the scene by offering feature-rich pistols at very affordable prices, earning the company a reputation for incredible...