NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues

The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.

By Jeff Knox •

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...

By Peter Suciu •

PUREVIEW: FN's New Red Dot Debuts in the US at NRAAM 2026

FN America are introducing the new PUREVIEW Holographic Micro Red Dot Sight in the US. As we reported yesterday , FN Herstal will be offering the PUREVIEW in Europe. The PUREVIEW is a fully enclosed holographic red dot, powered by a CR2032 for 800 hours (continuous) use, it weighs in at 1.5 oz, w...

By Matthew Moss •

AllOutdoor Review – Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot

In the world of handgun optics, there are a few trends that are penetrating the industry right now. For one, people are in love with enclosed emitters. There are a bevy of benefits behind enclosed emitters that make them desirable to new and veteran shooters alike. Another trend is solar-powered ...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Hidden in Plain Sight - Russia’s Unidentified LMG

In 2019, the Russian news agency RG.RU  released a photo of several new products from Kalashnikov Concern. The weapons were displayed during a visit by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, where the diversification and reduction of the military-indu...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Fudd Friday: Building A BLR Into A Better Fudd Rifle

There is nothing more inherently Fudd-coded than a lever-action rifle. Lever guns bring to mind images of post-war deer camps, or classic ammunition advertisements of broadbrim-hatted shootists facing down grizzlies, or bagging a ram across a rocky canyon. Of course, the classic lever guns in tho...

By Zac K •

Army Approves XM8 Carbine & Approves 25 Round Magazines for NGSW

Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.  –   On December 10, 2025, the decision was made to advance the procurement of a carbine variant of the Army’s M7 Rifle, designated the XM8. While not a replacement for the M7, the carbine exemplifies the program’s commitment to rapidly incorporat...

By Eric G •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Wadcutter Workups

My local CMP-affiliated shooting club recently announced a full slate of bullseye pistol matches this summer. I have dabbled previously and plan on jumping in with both feet this year to work on my various distinguished pistol ranks. But that means I needed a good target revolver and ammo to go w...

By Daniel Y •
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