November 2014

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission struck down a ban Friday on the use of suppressors on rifles and pistols while hunting deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail and crows.

While residents of Ferguson, Missouri, wait in anticipation for a grand jury to make a decision on whether to indict law enforcement officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown, one can’t help but to wonder what will happen if Wilson is not charged.

How do these three bullpups — Steyr AUG vs. FN 2000 vs. IWI TAVOR — stack up? Jerry Miculek investigates.

There’s a reason why so many people have gravitated toward polymer pocket pistols for concealed carry. 1911s, though beautiful, tend to be a bit bulky and temperamental. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve seen them fail. But what if you could have a single action custom built for your specific concealed carry wish-list, and one that would never fail? How much would that be worth? Today we’re looking at just such a gun, a 9mm CCO from Guncrafter Industries–and we’ve spent some time in their shop to see how this level of perfection is possible.

This is not a knife snob article. I am a big fan of cheap knives, and I don’t consider them really that inferior. To some degree, a knife is a knife is a knife. The point of this article isn’t cost or quality. My question is what style of knife or short sword is best for a survival situation. On one person you can carry a big knife and a little knife, and maybe an even bigger knife on your back, but coupled with a battle rifle, a pistol, ammo and supplies, a lot of blades sticking out of your form isn’t going to be a net positive. You have to choose, and choose well.

Having the tools to build a fire is a must when you’re in a survival situation.

Henry makes guns that keep up the values established by the company’s namesake—traditional pistol caliber lever actions, mostly. These guns make versatile ranch guns, and are cowboy competitions. They’re adding to their catalog in a big way. If you are looking for an American made .30-30, or a hard hitting favorite .45-70, check out the new guns from Henry. These are hard-working lever actions, but miles away from the pistol calibers you might associate with the brand.

Eric and Chad gripe about Washington State’s universal background check ballot initiative, I-594. Will it lead to universal gun registration?

“It’s often an emotional moment when a treasured family heirloom is passed down to the next generation. These moments are part of what our cherished enjoyment of firearms is all about and represent that unique bond that sportsmen have with their fellow enthusiasts.”