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What Can Your Concealed Carry Handgun Do?

The reality is your handgun can do nothing without you. But your use of the that handgun could land you in jail. This space is...

Performance Handloading: Handloading Sensitivity

Walt Hampton talks about factors that affect handloads - and reloading in general - in "Performance Handloading: Handloading Sensitivity," a Gun Digest Web Exclusive.

Competition Helps Hone Concealed Carry Handgun Skills

Here is a look at the toughest 3-Gun Match in the nation. Such a match would be great training for someone with a concealed carry handgun.

Midway USA Continues to Support Youth Shooting Sports Alliance

Shooting retailer Midway USA has continued its generous support of the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) by recently donating over 500 rifles to help YSSA in its mission to introduce young people to hunting and the shooting sports.

Colt LE901-16S: From 5.56 to 7.62 in 30 Seconds

How-To Hand Stipple to Get a Grip On Plastic Guns

How to hand stipple the stocks of your polymer-framed pistol for a better grip.

CCW: Revolver or Autoloader?

Should the armed citizen carry an autoloader, revolver ... or both? There are advantages to each type of firearm, so if you carry concealed, don't overlook these options.

Winchester's New Load Blindsides Waterfowl

Blind Side is a definite unique alternative to that Same Old Steel Syndrome. Every little bit helps in the duck blind.

The .44 Magnum … One Year Later

The world's most potent handgun cartridge in the year 1958, its history and development, plus notes on handloading and shooting it, by the man whose dream came true!

Keep Your Bolt Running Right

When was the last time you paid any attention to the bolt on your bolt-action rifle? New tools now make routine maintenance much simpler.

Concealed Carry: Should You Carry a Backup Gun? Part 2

Backup handguns have saved the lives of a great many cops, and would have saved more had they been present. They can do the same for law-abiding citizens who legally carry concealed handguns to protect themselves and those within the mantle of their protection.

Florida County Considers New Shooting Range to Generate Economic Development

Officials in Pasco County, Florida, are discussing opening a new shooting range. Interestingly, the range is being considered for its potential to draw in a new tourist demographic - shooting enthusiasts with a yen to travel - and thereby boost the local economy.

Video: Understanding Mils (Milliradians)

NSSF's Ryan Cleckner explains the measurement term "milliradian" (mil) and how to use a mil-dot scope to measure the distance to your target at the range and in the field.

Concealed Carry: Should You Carry a Back-Up Gun? Part 1

The backup gun is a second handgun, normally carried concealed, used as a supplement to a primary handgun that may be carried openly or concealed, depending on the circumstances.

Building a National Match AR

The author builds a National Match AR from parts to be used in CMP competition.

New Jersey Range Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Last month, the Franklin Revolver and Rifle Association, located in Franklin, New Jersey, celebrated 100 years in operation.

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