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SHOT Show 2014: OpenfireHD Takes Target Shooting Digital
Tired of punching holes in paper? One innovative new product promises to bring your trip to the shooting range to a new level.
SHOT Show 2014 New Guns Guide To AR-15s
Let Gun Digest be your guide to the annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show with this gun blogosphere roundup of the top 10 coolest new AR-15s and accessories from the show.
2013 Gun Sales Set New Record
President Obama continues to be the best gun salesman in U.S. history, with new statistics released by the FBI showing gun sales shattering previous records.
SHOT Show Infographic puts Event in Perspective
The SHOT Show is the world's largest firearms trade show. But exactly what does that mean? Event organizer National Shooting Sports Foundation puts the four-day event held in Las Vegas in perspective with this infograph on size and scope of SHOT.
AR-15 Trivia: Did You Know?
No surprise that the Modern Sporting Rifle or MSR (which includes AR and AK rifle models) is currently the most popular rifle platform. But did you know these 8 interesting facts about Modern Sporting Rifles (MSR)?
Tactical Accessories and Upgrades Leading the Way
It's been no secret that when it comes to gun sales in recent months AR-15s have been the hot ticket. Now one retailer is finding the focus change, with people looking to deck out their modern sporting rifles with the latest tactical accessories.
VIDEO: AR-15 Viking Tactics 1-5 Shooting Drill
Travis Haley, of Haley Strategic, shoots a modified VTAC 1-5 Drill and explains why we use drills like these in our AR-15 training.
Is High-Velocity Ammunition Worth It for Handguns?
My opinion is, for the average shooter, probably not. Handgun ammo comes in many different loadings within caliber. High-velocity ammunition varieties (often referred to as “+P”) come with higher combustion pressures and more sophisticated bullet designs.
VIDEO: Desert Eagle .50 Cal World Record
Watch Jerry Miculek make five shots in 0.8 Seconds with the Desert Eagle .50, a new World Record. Recorded in super high speed you can actually see the bullets screaming out of this awesome handgun!
Deep Freeze: Video of .30-06 vs. Hot Water Jug at -27° F in Wisconsin
What happens when the temperature dives to a frigid -27°F with windchills exceeding -55°F and you blast 1-gallon jugs of boiling water with a rifle? Answer: a massive cloud of water vapor which instantly freezes, turning into a cloud of snow.
Prices Keep Rising for Pre-1900 Firearms
The older the better as of late in collectable guns. For one gun show organizer, pre-1900 firearms are like gold and have only gone up in value. World War I and II guns have also been catching the eyes of collectors.
VIDEO: Do You Need Concealed Carry Training?
Rob Pincus finished up the 2013 training year in Arizona, a state where you are not required to have any training before you can carry a defensive firearm. Two of Rob's Advanced Pistol Handling students share their thoughts on the need for concealed carry training in this video.
VIDEO: How to Shoot on the Move
Sooner or later you'll need to leave the safety and comfort of the shooting bench and learn how to shoot while moving. The guys at PFC Training give you some expert tips on runnin' and gunnin' in this video.
Recent Gun Auction Puts RIA Over $48 Million in Sales for 2013
Rock Island Auction Company quietly accomplished a remarkable feat in December, with sales totaling more than $12 million dollars, an accomplishment outdone only by the company's 2013 grand total, a staggering $48 million in gun auction sales for the year.
Legendary AK-47 Inventor Kalashnikov Dies at 94
The inventor of the Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at age 94, Russian officials say.
Video: 10 Big-Bore Handgun Clips that will Make Your Day
Do big-bore handguns get your blood pumping? Does the idea of aching wrists after a long day of shooting make you smile? Then check out these clips to witness some of the world's most powerful hand cannons in action.
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