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New For 2025: Stoeger STR-9 ThinLine
Stoeger’s STR-9 series of striker-fired semi-automatic pistols have garnered much attention for its feature-rich designs and affordable price points. For 2025, the company is bringing an entirely new class of STR-9 to the U.S.
Preview: G9 Defense 9 mm +P Woodsman
Employing a turned, solid-copper bullet weighing 124 grains, the G9 Defense 9 mm +P Woodsman load is promoted by the maker for hunting use and as “Ideal Wilderness Protection”—no mean feat considering it can be fired from compact, carry-size handguns.
Review: Global Ordnance Monolith 15A
The Monolith 15A folding-stock carbine from Global Ordnance is loaded with features and innovations intended to improve upon the AR-15's 70-year-old design.
New For 2025: Traditions NitroBolt
Building on its NitroFire muzzleloader concept, Traditions Firearms now has a new NitroBolt action that also uses the Federal Ammunition FireStick system.
Preview: Taurus Fixed Blade Knife
One standout in firearm maker Taurus’ accessory line is this branded fixed-blade knife by Fox Edge.
NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show 2025 Opens Feb. 1
The National Rifle Association of America’s Great American Outdoor Show will be held February 1 to 9 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa.
Gun Of The Week: Taurus TH45
In this week's episode, we’re delving into the TH45, a semi-automatic pistol from Taurus that comes chambered for the .45 ACP.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 31, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The M16 Is A Good Rifle, Says A Veteran Of 82 Patrols
"It is superior to the AK-47 and will not let you down when given the same care as a .22 rimfire semi-auto."
The Ammunition Triangle: Accuracy, Lethality & Economy
As with everything in life, you can't have it all, and there's always a give and take. The same goes for ammo, and we're always chasing one side of the "ammunition triangle."
Hodgdon Announces The Retirement Of J.B. Hodgdon
J.B. Hodgdon, one of two sons that supported Bruce and Amy Hodgdon as they built Hodgdon Powder Company into the legend it is today, retired from full-time service at the company on Jan. 1, 2025.
I Have This Old Gun: Walther Model 4
After Walther Arms entered the semi-automatic pistol market in the early 20th century, its designs quickly evolved. The Model 4 was one of the most popular pre-World War I pistols made.
New For 2025: Taurus 850
Taurus unveiled its new 850 revolver, a .38 Spl.-chambered, five-shot revolver designed for concealed carry.
Snipers Below Freezing: An Assessment Of Finnish & Soviet Sniping In The Winter War
The remarkable performance of Finland’s small military in holding back the Red Army during the Winter War of 1939-1940 drew the attention of many military planners, particularly those with an eye towards engaging in combat with the Russians in the frozen north.
Handloads: A Tokarev Target Load
Finding surplus 7.62x25 mm Tokarev ammunition was easy 15 years ago. When it finally dried up, my Zastava M57 went to the very back of the safe. That was until I discovered that X-Treme makes an affordable 110-grain .308" copper-plated bullet.
New For 2025: Military Armament Corporation MAC-5 & MAC-5K
Military Armament Corporation is now shipping its MP5-like MAC-5 and MAC-5K large-format pistols.
The Rifleman Report: “To Keep And Bear Arms”
When it comes to the three major firearm types—rifle, shotgun and handgun—along with the ammunition and accessories they require, we strive to cover each as best we can. And even though any of them could be pressed into sporting or defensive use, all are only as useful as they are available to responsible citizens.
Exploded View: Ruger “Six” Series Revolvers
The Ruger Security-Six, Police Service-Six and Speed-Six double-action revolvers, introduced in 1970 and produced through 1988, innovated in design and construction in such ways as to challenge that period’s status quo regarding the modern wheelgun’s strength and simplicity.
New For 2025: Bergara BMR-X Steel & BMR-X Carbon
The Bergara Micro Rimfire line has now advanced in 2025 with an X factor and two new subvariants made with ultimate precision in mind.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 27, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.