During the most recent Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous sound suppression seemed to be a big topic of discussion. There were several suppressor companies in attendance with all kinds of suppressors. It was no surprise that one of my favorite tents was the SilencerCo tent. The company pretty much makes something for
Once a weapons platform seems to have reached its max design efficiency, the hardcore gun Jedi begin to look at ammo. The history of firearms is replete with countless wildcat cartridges that were designed to bring something more to a weapons platform. While it happens in handguns, it is primarily
Burris Optics enters the rangefinder market with its new Signature LRF 2000. The optic boasts fast results at a long range and 1-2 yard accuracy. This new rangefinder is designed for both firearm and archery applications, bridging the gap between the company’s advanced rangefinding riflescopes and archery sights. The Burris
You would think, with all the targeting of large-format, AR-style pistols by the Biden-Harris administration via the ATF, that companies might shy away from jumping into even deeper pistol waters. And that would be understandable given the uncertainty. But then there’s others who boldly soldier on. The Extar EP45 becomes
It was honestly the best time of my life. We were pretty much broke, and med school kept me sinfully busy. However, the kids were young, and life was pure. The children are all grown now, and I do miss them so. But I cherish memories of shooting a rimfire
The ads appear on social media sites advertising firearms silencers and, for many, the price seems just too good to pass up. The company uses Facebook or other online platforms, promising buyers a new silencer at just $99 or so. That seems like a nice deal as suppressors usually run
Well, Taylor’s & Company sure did it again. For some, they committed firearm heresy once more. For others, the company just brought us the perfect, modern upgrade to a timeless classic. The Taylor’s & Company 1875 Outlaw now comes chambered in 9mm, sure to cause a big stir among cowboy
Why would any normal person need soft body armor? That’s actually a question many in leadership positions in government have posed of late. Modern conscientious Americans need body armor for the same reasons an aerobatic airplane pilot needs a parachute. You never actually expect to use it, but if you
We recently reported on the open letter from the ATF to FFLs regarding its final rule on receivers (below). The letter specifically called out Polymer80 and Lone Wolf. This did not sit well with Polymer80, which quickly responded. Now we happily update that Polymer80 and others scored a big win
