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Steyr's L-A1 Coming to America

After a year bumping around Europe, the L-A1 is coming to America. And the latest version of Steyr's striker-fired pistol has everything that has made its predecessor popular, along with a few tweaks certain to gain favor with those looking for a full-sized polymer-framed pistol.

The Case for Direct Impingement AR-15s

When it comes to AR-15s for survival, there is a strong case to be made for standard direct impingement over newer piston-driven AR designs.

Redfield Offers More Powerful Option in Battlezone Line

Redfield use to be the acme in hunting scopes. The brand still has a fine selection in this realm, but has made headway in another shooting niche. The Battlefield line has proved popular enough Redfield is offering a new version of the scope.

New Gun Digest Book the Definitive Guide to Long-Range Shooting

Mastering the Art of Long-Range Shooting is a complete guide to the science behind shooting long distance, an ideal book for anyone interested in hunting or competitive shooting.

ARs for Whitetails

Modern hunters want modern guns and the light-hitting .223 isn’t the only caliber offering for tactical rifles.

Video: Dual Full Auto Glocks in Super Slow Motion

The full auto Glock 18 can throw a whole lot of lead in a quick hurry. Watch this super slow-motion 600 frames/second video capturing dual Glocks lettin' 'er rip.

Two Critical Accessories in Building a Defensive AR-15

There are endless ways of configuring an AR-15. But, when it comes to home defense there are two accessories that are musts. If you focus on lights and sights, your gun will be decked out with what you need when it matters most.

BLACKHAWK! Offers Discreet Options for Firearms Transportation

Firearms transportation can be a pain, especially when you're trying to cut a low-profile. But with these inconspicuous bags manufactured by BLACKHAWK! nobody will ever know you're toting your gun, even in the most delicate situations.

Speedloader Techniques for the Revolver

The most efficient way to recharge your revolver is to use a speedloader. The speedloader inserts all rounds into the cylinder simultaneously and greatly reduces the fiddling necessary to get bullet noses started into their chambers.

The Ortiz Custom AR-15

In assembling his custom AR-15 rifle, self-taught gunsmith Pedro Ortiz adds the special touch that only a true master can bring to the table.

Hot: The Remington 870 MCS Tactical Shotgun

There is no other shotgun system quite like the Remington Model 870 MCS, and its design allows the company to sell the system to countries that have adopted other makes for their daily use tactical shotgun.

SureShell, Keeping the Hungry VERSA MAX Well Fed

Too much ammunition, it’s a problem most shooters wished they had. This especially goes for owners of the VERSA MAX Shotgun. Mesa Tactical has a solution to keep Remington's hungry smoothbore well fed, expanding its shell carrying system to be mounted on the semi-automatic.

UZI PRO Pistol Hits the U.S. Market

Few firearm designs are as recognizable as UZI. The brand is synonymous with sub-machine guns and is one of the top choices for law enforcement agencies and military forces worldwide. The U.S. consumer market gets a crack at the brand's latest creation with the introduction of the UZI PRO Pistol.

Video: Miculek Demonstrates the Capability of the Barrett .50 Caliber

Curious what a rifle firing slugs weighing upwards of 647 grains can do? Jerry Miculek gives you a taste in this video clip. The renown speed shooter gets behind the business end of a Barrett .50 caliber and busts up steel plates, concrete blocks and watermelons.

Need Backup! Secondary Iron Sights for AR-15s

Ever since tactical and practical shooters began putting glass on rifles to serve as the primary sighting system, they began to search for better ways to back up the optics with iron sights.

Essential Pistol Reloading Techniques

The act of reloading is an overlooked issue in most training, but it is true that shooters are killed due to dropping magazines, shaking hands, placing the magazine in backwards and placing empty magazines back into the pistol. The stress induced by a life-threatening situation causes shooters to do things that they would not otherwise do. Consistent and repeated training — properly performed — is needed to avoid such mistakes.

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