How SBRs and SBSs Got Trapped in the NFA’s 1934 Gun Control Scheme
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
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Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out
More than 60 years ago, former shooting editor Jack O'Connor was patiently explaining how and why certain rifle cartridges survive and others die off. Many of his points still ring true today The post Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out appeared first on Outdoor ...
How to Buy a Handgun: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Ready to buy your first handgun? This complete guide covers legal age requirements, how to choose between a pistol and revolver, popular calibers, the purchase process, and safe storage tips.
Brewster F2A Buffalo: WWII’s Forgotten Fighter
The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim member...
Know Your Blowback? Roller-Delayed vs. Direct
Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, r...
Iran’s Power Vacuum Highlights the Importance of an Armed Citizenry
The Iranian people lack the single most important safeguard of liberty that Americans possess—the right to keep and bear arms.
Everyman's Double Rifle: Pedersoli Kodiak Survivalist .44 Magnum
Italian firearm manufacturer Davide Pedersoli has a very unique new gun for 2026. The Kodiak Survivalist is a double rifle chambered in .44 Magnum. It maintains the styling of a dangerous game double while offering a much more accessible price point (for both the gun and the ammunition) than trad...
Review: Custom Smith Enterprise M21A5 “Crazy Horse” Rifle
If you have not heard of Smith Enterprise, Inc., it is one of the most respected names in the M14/M1A world. In addition to providing civilian customers with a wide range of popular products for the platform, the company has also played an important role in both developing and providing weapon sy...
American Bombers in World War II
American bombers in World War II represented the most significant leap in strategic air power the world had ever seen. Between 1941 and 1945, the United States Army Air Force (U.S.A.A.F.) deployed an unprecedented array of bombing aircraft across both European and Pacific theaters. From light att...
Fudd Friday: Can We Kiss These Three Classic Cartridges Goodbye?
In the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of long-range hunting cartridges as well as new straight-wall cartridges. And you know what that means—older cartridges are eventually going to be phased out by the new wonder-loads, unless these newer cartridges themselves don’t pass t...