Guns and Ammo

We have national holidays for honoring our active military and veterans, but every single day is a good time to honor the men and women who serve the United States of America. It’s important to teach the value of our Armed Forces to the American youth, and those who fight to preserve American freedoms are excellent role models that can teach us valuable lessons in respect, responsibility and commitment.

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Opinions surrounding the best rounds for self-defense vary as widely as the guns that chamber them, and there’s likely no definite answer in sight — but when the time comes to protect ourselves, a .22 in the pocket is better than a .45 in the safe.

Introduced at the 2014 SHOT Show, the Ruger GP100 Match Champion has what it takes to be a real winner in the wheel gun world.

R. Lee Ermey is “the Gunny.” Having starred in more than 60 feature films, he is best known for his role as a drill instructor, GySgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.” For his continued service in supporting the troops beyond the silver screen, Marine Corps General James L. Jones officially promoted him to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in 2002, making him the first retiree to receive this honor. On May 15, 2014, he accepts a new mission: “Saving Private K-9 With R. Lee Ermey” on the Sportsman Channel, airing at 8:30 p.m. ET. G&A had the chance to talk with the Gunny about his military experience, movie career, firearms and Saving Private K-9 with R. Lee Ermey. Check out our exclusive interview and a sneak peek video of the Gunny’s new show: ...

Penned by a modern day American Patriot, Leadership in the Shadows describes, in detail, a set of leadership principles which have been proven in the most challenging conditions America has faced over the last two decades.

From concealed carry reciprocity to elected officials who fail to accurately represent our voting patterns, gun owners face challenges on many fronts. Those challenges change frequently, and it’s important to remain aware of the issues and confront them as they arise.

Developed for long-range shooters, the new Bushnell Elite 1 Mile ARC Laser Rangefinder debuted at the 2014 NRA Show to provide an advantage when distances stretch.

Introduced at the 2014 NRA Show, Blackhawk Folding Back-Up Sights were developed from the recommendations of rifle users who demanded specific functionalities from backup sights.

Announced at the 2014 NRA Show in Indianapolis, Mossberg announced their partnership with Red Jacket Firearms.

Guns & Ammo was the only gun publication scouting on the floor of Europe’s large annual firearm industry trade event. Many products unveiled at the 2014 IWA Show in Nuremberg, Germany, foreshadow future offerings for the American market.

We first reported on the SIG Sauer P320 from the 2014 SHOT Show, and couldn’t wait to test it out at the range.

The 2014 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits kicks off in the heart of Hoosier Country on April 25th, and G&A will be providing exclusive web coverage of the newest guns, optics, suppressors, ammo and gear straight from the show floor.

In 2013, Heizer Defense introduced the PS1 Pocket Shotgun, capable of firing a single .410 gauge or .45 Colt round.

Mossberg is adding a .30-caliber offering to their MMR-series of rifles with the MMR Hunter 7.62.

Rifles chambered for .300 cartridges are emerging from several major manufacturers in the firearms industry, and that’s no coincidence.

What better way to commemorate your 150th birthday than to celebrate with friends, family and neighbors in a brand new home?

Ammo choices just got wider with SIG Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition. Yes, you read that right; SIG Sauer is now making ammunition.

Initial offerings will include the following five pistol calibers loaded with the respective weights for each: 90-grain .380 ACP, 124-grain 9mm, 125-grain .357 SIG, 165-grain .40 S&W and 200-grain .45 ACP.

Each round is loaded with SIG V-Crown jacketed hollow-point bullets seated in nickel-plated cases that include a proprietary coating to reduce friction, resist corrosion and improve reliable feeding and extraction. The SIG V-Crown hollow point bullets include a smaller hollow-point cavity behind the main cavity to improve controlled, uniform expansion.

During initial testing, G&A Handgun Editor