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Market Trends: First Time, Recreational Shooters Numbers Growing

Bass Pro Shop is one of the nation's largest outdoor retailers. And over the past couple of years it's seen a ton of new, first-time gun buyers make purchases.

Photo Gallery: Bolt-Action Rifles for the Value Minded

Of course there are tons of choices when it comes to bolt-action rifles, many that can break the bank. Here we look at 10 guns that have price tags light on the pocketbook.

Greatest Cartridges: The Life-Saving .357 Magnum

When law enforcement officers discovered the standard-issue .38 Special didn't provide the stopping power they required, many turned to the hard-hitting .357 Magnum.

Savage Arms Expands Line of Suppressor-Ready Rifles

With Savage's release of three new suppressor-ready rimfire rifles, the company now has nine firearms that accept silencers in their catalog.

Market Trends: Small Revolvers Big with Female Customers in Pittsburgh

For first-time female customers in Pittsburgh, one retailer has seen a big uptick in Smith & Wesson revolver sales.

Military Collectables Hot at RIA's September Firearms Auction

RIA continued an impressive run through 2014 with its most recent firearms auction. The event drew top prices for military hardware, especially ones of German origin.

10 Concealed Carry Articles by Massad Ayoob You MUST Read

If you practice concealed carry, put these 10 essential articles by Massad Ayoob on your 'Must Read' list!

Tips for Women: Choosing a Semi-Automatic Handgun

Once so-called women’s guns were either revolvers—touted for ease of operation—or tiny, underpowered .22 or .32 semi-autos. Now, women can choose a semi-automatic handgun from an ever-growing selection, many designed for concealed carry.

Defensive Use of Tactical Shotguns

When it comes to shotguns, there has been a marked turn toward home-defense. Here's a few points about taking up the defensive shotgun for the protection of yourself, home or office.

Ruger Continues to Expand Popular American Rifle Line

Ruger's American Rifle line has proven popular over its short lifespan. And it has continued to grow with the manufacturer adding what amounts to 11 new rifles to the family of bolt-actions.

Greatest Cartridges: 7.62×51 NATO or .308, Either Way it Packs a Punch

Starting its life as the main battle cartridge of NATO, the 7.62x51 (.308 Winchesters) has become a favorite of shooters of every stripe. Whether in competition or game field, the snappy .30 caliber is a thumper.

Market Trends: The Ruger 10/22 and SR22 Hot at New Hampshire Store

It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.

Stag Arms Introduces Pistol-Caliber Carbines

Stag Arms has become the latest company to embrace pistol-caliber carbines, introducing two new lines of 9mm rifles that have been tailor made to perform for the round.

Market Trends: Pass the Ammo—And the Reloading Supplies!

As more and more people shoot, more and more have become involved with reloading. The discipline has become so popular in New Hampshire that one retailer has dedicated a whole wing to reloading supplies.

Stevens' New Affordable Over-Under Shotgun

Over-Under shotguns typically can cost a pretty penny to get into. But Stevens' new 555 aims to give shooters an economical option that doesn't scrimp on the features.

Understanding Holster Retention

Holster retention is an important concept to grasp, whether you open or concealed carry. Here is a look at some general concepts on holster retention.

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