Brian McCombie

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Brian McCombie is a freelance writer from central Wisconsin specializing in firearms and outdoor sports. His byline appears regularly in Gun Digest and other national magazines.

Market Trends: Parts for Vintage K, L Frame Revolvers Rocking in Arkansas

Smith and Wesson has produced some of the world's most popular revolvers. For one retailer, this has meant vintage parts for the wheelguns have flown off the shelves.

Market Trends: High-End AR’s and ACOGs Hot in Tucson

Shooters have been hunting out ACOGs, top-shelf ARs and other pricey merchandise at one Arizona gun store.

Armed Citizens in Action, December 2014

True stories of everyday armed citizens taking action to defend themselves and others.

Market Trends: Ammunition Pinch Slowing Gun Sales for Western Retailer

Ammunition has been scarce, there no doubt about that. But for a Western retailer brimming with bullets, it's the perception of a lack of ammo, not an actual drought, that has slowed his sales.

Market Trends: Iowa Auction House Moving Lugers

German arms, particularly Luger pistols, have been the hot ticket for an Iowa auction house. Not only have they moved quickly, but also drawn top bids.

Market Trends: Sig Sauer 1911s Leading The Way in Mississippi

A gun store in the Magnolia State has had a run on high-end 1911 pistols. In particular, Sig Sauer's versions of the iconic handgun have been difficult to keep on the shelves.

Market Trends: AR Furniture, Parts and Accessories Moving in Kentucky

Customizing an AR is part of the attraction of owning one. For a retailer in the Bluegrass State, this has meant accessories for the firearm has flown off the shelves.

Market Trends: More Women Than Ever At Texas Gun Shows

Women have been packing gun shows in the Lone-Star State, and the ladies know what types of firearms they're looking for. Small concealed carry and personal defense handguns have ruled the roost with this fast-growing demographic of gun owners.