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How Do Guns Work? Single-Shot Mechanisms
For many people, a single-shot gun is their first gun. Here's how they work.
Keep Your CCW Gun From Showing: 6 Tips
The experts call it "printing," and you don't want it happening. Here's how to avoid it.
Rising Shooting Stars: Adrienne Hanson
Quiet but determined, shy but indomitable on the line, she's one to watch!
SIG SAUER Issues Safety Recall For CROSS Bolt-Action Rifles
If you own a SIG CROSS, please read this notice.
CCW & Appendix Carry: Physical Therapist's Advice
Your carry method might be making your back hurt. Here's why.
5 Shooting Solutions for Aging Eyes
They're a sight for your eyes.
Binoculars: A Beginner's Guide
How to properly use the ultimate outdoor tool.
The Art of Trapping Game
Grab hold of this ancient survival skill.
Throwback Thursday: Pulp Fiction "Pumpkin" Revolver
A cool Museum piece that subverts the "Chekhov's Gun" trope...or does it?
3 Ways Bird Hunting is Different Overseas
Head across the ocean to Old Blighty to see how they do it in England!
Ammunition Safety: Mysterious Detonation Phenomenon
What we do (and don't) know about this ammunition safety question.
Is It Safe to Dry-Fire Your Gun?
Long answer, "yes" with a "but." Read on for more!
What's it Like to Be a Wildlife K-9 Officer On Opening Day?
Opening day is exciting for everyone--here's what it's like for law enforcement.
Video: Talking Silencers With SIG Sauer
Here's the straight skinny on what silencers can—and cannot—do.
Handgun Hunting: Practice & Zeroing-In
Here's how to set your hunting handgun up for success.
Olympics Ahoy: SASP Adds Airgun Disciplines For Junior Shooters
Think your child may be a budding Olympian? Maybe it's time to catch some air!
How to Buy Guns From Pawn Shops
So a man goes into a pawnshop …
How to Buy Guns From Pawn Shops
So a man goes into a pawnshop …
6 Mistakes Hunters Make When Tracking Wounded Game
You can still recover that animal…just avoid these tracking blunders!
Throwback Thursday: "Ghost Rider" Winchester 1887
"We're not going to have a meaningful conversation now, are we?"