NRA Whittington Center: Ultimate 2A Family Destination

Nearly 40 years ago, The Walt Disney Company first introduced its “I’m going to Disney World” ad campaign to promote its famed theme park. It was an effective marketing ploy that highlighted the family fun that could be had, but it failed to mention the long lines, the crowds, the summer he...

By Peter Suciu •

SIG Sauer Produces Its First Suppressor in Sweden

Each partner has a defined role. SIG Sauer supplies the product design and engineering behind its global defense portfolio. AMEXCI  manufactures the suppressor using industrial metal additive manufacturing at its production sites in Sweden and Finland. MP-SEC International  handles asse...

By Eric B •

How to Clean 3D-Printed and Traditional Suppressors

Suppressors catch more than sound. Every shot sends hot, particulate-laden propellant gas through the can, and carbon, lead residue, and unburned powder settle into the baffles. Left alone, that fouling adds weight and eventually degrades both sound performance and the long-term integrity of the ...

By James Chen •

COG: Build the Echelon Your Way

I have been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon platform since it was first introduced. From the original 4.5F full-size pistol through the 4.0C compact, compensated and other configurations (such as the 4.0FC) that followed, I have reviewed and experimente...

By Scott Conditt •

Hawaii’s Gun-Free School Laws Under Fire After Armed Father Stops Oregon Shooter

An armed father stopped a school shooter in Oregon. Now a Hawaii newspaper editor is questioning the state's gun-free school laws as national polling shows a majority of voters, particularly K–12 parents, support allowing trained teachers to carry firearms. Copy excerpt

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

What Is a High Threat Environment?

“How do I know if I’m walking into a high-threat environment?” It’s a fair question, but we aren’t issued crystal balls capable of predicting violence before it happens. What we can do, however, is recognize conditions that have preceded violence enough to justify paying...

By Steve Tarani •

Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me the Hard Way

Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. But the hunts that teach the most are usually the ones that fall apart. Michael “Micky” Luby puts it plainly: the hunts he botched outright shaped him far more than the successful ones ever did. Steven Rinella made a similar point when he ...

By James Chen •

Vets to Drones Helps Veterans Take the Next Step Toward Drone Careers

Veterans interested in drone careers can begin with free membership, practical training and access to a nationwide community. Vets to Drones is a Veteran-led nonprofit focused on workforce development in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The organization offers free membership for Vet...

By Eric G •
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