Tactical

From iron sights to high-powered scopes, anyone paying attention knows optics abound in the firearms world. Here are three new low-powered options unveiled at the 2014 SHOT Show that may be worth scoping in on.

Introduced at SHOT Show 2014, the SIG556xi can be changed to any of three calibers, 5.56x45mm NATO, 300 Blackout, and 7.62x39mm. Users can also quickly change out the non-serialized lower receiver, allowing the use of either AR-style STANAG or rock-and-lock AK-style mags.

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)?

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.

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.

You've got your CCW handgun, but before you start packing here are five things about concealed carry holsters you need to be aware of before you go armed.

The Ruger SR40 is a striker-fired handgun that offers a host of unique features, exceptional reliability, great ergonomics, and excellent accuracy. It is also modestly priced, with an MSRP of only $525.

Magpul Industries is moving its corporate headquarters to Texas and manufacturing facility to Wyoming from Colorado, where the state's legislature last year approved gun-control measures that were met with outcry from residents and outdoors industry companies.

Triggers can be the most important custom part installed in a firearm, playing a big role in determining a gun's accuracy. But a new trigger hitting the market aims to add speed into the equation with a patented reset system that promises to be the fastest available.

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.

The Windham Weaponry MPC AR-15 is forged in the old Bushmaster Firearms tradition. Now, Windham Weaponry is bringing back the original quality of the best selling AR-15 Rifle in America. The Team Sootch Video Blog reviews this fine AR.

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.

This online AR-15 builder takes window shopping to a whole new level with interactive controls and the ability to accessorize your dream AR with top-of-the-line real-world accessories.

Smooth shooting and beautifully engineered, the German-made Walther PPQ M2 handgun strikes the perfect balance between form and function.

The inventor of the Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at age 94, Russian officials say.

The company that brought us the first AR proves it still has tricks up its sleeve with the AR-30A1 — a refined bolt-action sniper rifle.