Richard A. Mann

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A former police officer and serviceman with the U.S. Army, Richard A. Mann is one of the most well-respected firearms authorities writing on the subject today. He serves as contributing editor for several magazines, including NRA’s American Rifleman and Shooting Illustrated, Varmint Hunter, and Combat Handgunner, and is the editor for Gun Digest’s Cartridges of the World 13th Edition.

Dying On The Vine: Failed Cartridges Of The Modern Era

Not every design ends up being successful. Here we discuss dead or dying cartridges of the modern era.

Silencer Central Banish 9K Review: One Compact Can

I tested out Silencer Central’s new Banish 9K to see just how quiet this super compact, lightweight suppressor can really be.

Gunwerks Nexus Rifle Review: Systemized Shooting Solution

We hit the range with the Gunwerks Nexus rifle along with its accoutrements to see how much Gunwerks’ system simplifies making hits at distance.

How To Test & Evaluate Defensive Pistols

How do you know if you can trust your handgun with your life? Here we discuss some methods for testing and evaluating defensive pistols.

Weatherby Model 307 Review: Alpine CT Vs. Adventure SD

We hit the range to test out two Weatherby Model 307 rifles, the Alpine CT and the Adventure SD, to see which one is best.

Training Your Trigger Finger Muscle Memory

If you have to defend yourself, you don't want to be thinking about your trigger press. Here we discuss how to train your trigger finger's muscle memory so you don't have to.

Sight Considerations For Suppressed Pistols

If you want to suppress a pistol and still hit your mark, you’re probably going to have to rethink your sight situation.

Four Ways To Skin A Can

We hit the range with four different rifle suppressors—the MeatEater, Backcountry, Trash Panda and Silent Bandit—to see how they compare.