How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America’s First Snipers

Rifles brought from Europe were of little use in the American wilderness. So hunters, frontiersmen, and revolutionaries began demanding something new from their gunsmiths The post How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America’s First Snipers appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Fred R. Zepp

Party Like It’s 1776

This is a big one for the United States…250 years of independence. In this day in 1776, the formal text of the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress. A total of 56 delegates from the 13 colonies signed the document which still inspires freedoms around the worl...

By Eric G

The Guns That Won the American Revolution

The psychological weapon of the Americans was the hunter's rifle, but victory came from smoothbore muskets The post The Guns That Won the American Revolution appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel

TFB Deals for Independence Day, July 4th 2026

Happy Independence Day! This July 4th, we’re back with even more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re loo...

By Luke C.

S14E1: Freedom Bought, Freedom Maintained – 700 Years of Receipts

We then cover the colonial period, the Revolution, and post-Civil War developments, including restrictions on enslaved Black people, the Black Codes, the 14th Amendment, and cases such as Dred Scott, Cruikshank, and Miller. We end with major modern laws and decisions, including the NFA, the Gun C...

By Riley Bowman

Wheelgun Wednesday: A Stealthy Hideout Revolver For America’s Birthday

When you think of true deep concealment handguns, a few companies go a bit deeper than anyone else. North American Arms is one of the stealthiest of those companies, making hideout guns that can be stowed away in a spot that you wouldn’t normally think of—and this limited-edition revo...

By Zac K

S13E25: Legislative Updates – Nine to Zero and Counting

In this episode we give a roundup of current Second Amendment court cases and gun-law developments. We discuss the Supreme Court’s narrow ruling in the Hemani case, the Court declining to hear two New York cases for now, and the 6-3 decision in Wolford v. Lopez striking down Hawaii’s private-...

By Riley Bowman

Chiappa Celebrates America’s 250th With Limited-Edition 1911

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Chiappa Celebrates America’s 250th With Limited-Edition 1911 With only 250 examples planned (and exclusive distribution through Chattanooga Shooting Supply) the 1911...

By Larry Z
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