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Top 3 Precision Bolt-Action Rifles
Precision bolt action rifles aren’t only for competitors. A high-quality bolt action capable of stellar precision on paper, steel, or game animals is a great addition to any gun owner’s collection. We’ve put together a list of our top 3 precision bolt action rifles to give you an idea where to start.
Review: Vortex Venom LPVO SFP 1-6X24 Rifle Scope
Vortex has released their new LPVO by way of the Venom SFP 1-6x24 with an AR-BDC3 illuminated reticle, true 1x magnification, and many other features. For this review, the Venom was put through, heat, cold, dropping, and range testing. After the abuse, how did this optic fair?
How Does Anti-Gun Legislation Affect Lawful Gun Owners?
Lawful gun owners, by definition, follow the law. Likewise, criminals are criminals because they break the law, either deliberately or because they simply don’t care. But how, exactly, does that play out? Do gun control laws really impact responsible gun owners negatively, or are we just making noise?
The 10mm is a versatile cartridge that’s capable of doing things the 9mm simply cannot. That doesn’t mean it’s ideal for everyone or perfect for all situations, but it does mean it’s worth having at least one 10mm handgun.
Does the .45 ACP Really Have More Stopping Power?
The idea that .45 ACP offers some kind of magic stopping power that makes it much more effective than any other round is a myth. It's why the cartridge has slowly faded away with professional shooters, and was replaced by the cheaper, lighter, and more reliable 9mm Luger cartridge.
SHOT Show 2024: Favorite Guns and Gear
SHOT Show isn’t just about the guns. It’s about the gear, too. So, here are a few mentions from my list of favorite guns and gear on display at SHOT Show 2024.
2024 Gun Bucket List: Guns We’d Like to See Made
It's a new year and SHOT Show 2024 has just come to pass. Let's take a quick look at some of the guns we'd like to see introduced in 2024.
SHOT Show 2024: 6 Guns and a Scope That I Need in My Life
SHOT Show 2024 has come and gone, but the afterglow remains. I saw so many guns, packs, optics, tools, and gizmos that I can hardly keep them straight. But several products stood out, as they always do. Let's take a look at a few of those.
SHOT Show 2024: Coolest Safes and Safety Gear
From large safes to portable ones you can travel with, you can never be too careful in today’s world. But safety gear is not limited to gun safes. As I walked the isles at SHOT show, I saw some interesting products. Here are a few I thought were worth checking out.
The U.S. Navy’s Last Line of Defense: The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS)
On January 30, 2024, a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile came within a mile of the United States Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107) – mere seconds from striking the warship. Fortunately, the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) was able to destroy the missile in flight.