July Gun Sales Rise 8.5% as NFA Checks More Than Double

July's adjusted NICS total rose 8.5% year over year, while NFA checks more than doubled. The numbers show how policy—not population alone—continues to drive America's firearm market.

By Dean Weingarten •

How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market

John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...

By Ryan Hodges •

Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the federal government can no longer require t...

By Larry Z •

POTD: Marlin’s First Swing – Deluxe Model 1881 in .40-60

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Marlin’s first try at a lever action rifle. This is a deluxe Model 1881 in 40-60 Marlin from the first year of production. Before 1881, John Marlin was known for single shot pistols and small rifles. The Model 1881 pointed the company ...

By Sam.S •

TFB Behind the Gun #229: Going Supersonic w/ Johnny of Wild Arms R&D

Jonathan Wild has spent the better part of a decade working his way up the escalation ladder of DIY destructive devices — from a patented caseless ignition system to a hand-built Panzerfaust, then a Fliegerfaust, then the M202A1 FLASH, and most recently a hypervelocity kinetic rocket built ...

By Luke C. •

Settlement Ends Major California Concealed Carry Lawsuit

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Settlement Ends Major California Concealed Carry Lawsuit The settlement still requires final approval from the Los Angeles County Claims Board, and it does not resolve a s...

By Larry Z •

S&W Model 1854 Review: .44 Magnum Goes Modern

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. S&W Model 1854 Review: .44 Magnum Goes Modern The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 drags the classic .44 Magnum lever gun into the modern era with a threaded barrel, opt...

By Mitchell Graf •

Benelli SBE3 A.I. BE.S.T. Review

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Benelli SBE3 A.I. BE.S.T. Review The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. BE.S.T. is a premium waterfowl shotgun built to laugh at ugly weather, run filthy conditions, and thr...

By Mitchell Graf •
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