I met Theresa Shields at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club on a cold and blustery day during a demo event we were hosting. New to the shotgun sports, Theresa was a natural and smashed targets in no time. She exuded excitement about our line of Syren shotguns. We started talking and told me she […]

You know what’s fun? Trying new things. You know what’s even more fun? Trying new guns! I recently had the opportunity to review the oh-so-much-fun Remington Model 870 Tac-14 Marine Magnum, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. Sponsored by Liberty Safe I should give you a little background on the Remington Tac-14, […]

America’s Top Brand of laser sights, Crimson Trace®, today announced the release of 11 new riflescopes designed to meet the needs of tactical, long range, hunting and recreational firearms enthusiasts. This new custom-designed riflescope line ranges from a 1-4X24mm in the sporting line up to a 5-25X56mm long-range tactical riflescope. Riflescopes designed for short, medium, […]

Almost a year ago I traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Springfield Armory Desert Duel, a writer’s event where they introduced new firearms. One of these firearms was the M1A 6.5 Creedmoor, which technicially was not a new rifle, but a new chamber. In the past, Springfield’s M1A Loaded only came chambered in .308 […]

Every family has its rules. As gun owners, we have some very important rules that everyone must follow. These rules apply to everyone, no matter their ages. We don’t grow out of the requirements to follow the rules of firearms safety, in fact, as we age, as we gain experience with firearms; it’s our job […]

I’ve been looking for a handgun that would be appropriate for my 8-year old daughter to try for her first time. She’s shot a few rifles now, and enjoyed the experience, so I wanted to ensure that this was pleasurable for her as well. I couldn’t have made a better selection than the Volquartsen American Flag […]

Gun safety is literally in gun owners’ hands with the revolutionary design by IDENTILOCK®, a biometric gun lock that unlocks with the touch of the correct fingerprint. Avid outdoorswoman and conservationist, Jules McQueen, is advocating all gun owners to utilize IDENTILOCK’s technology. Learn more about this advanced technology and how it can potentially save lives […]

I’ve been struggling with my shotgun shooting for the past few years. Not so much 3-gun or wing shooting, but oh … those orange clays. To help up my game I finally decided to get fit for a custom shotgun. I reached out to Dave Miller of Miller Shooting Sports, who also works as the […]

I’ve noticed a trend on social media, especially from “influencers,” that has me quite concerned about the eyesight of a few generations of shooters. It seems the focus of photos posted from the range have changed from practicing self-protection, competing or educating to a “Look at me … I’m holding a firearm” approach. The cool […]

Last July, managing editor Michelle Cerino and I took a little quick trip to Portland, Oregon, at the invitation of one of our partners at The WON, Crimson Trace. Both of us have been using the products for years now — including laser sights and tactical lights — and the good folks at Crimson Trace […]

I love secrets, mysteries and even those hidden picture puzzles from Highlights magazine. Perhaps that’s what drew me to Liberty Home Concealment furniture. They build everyday pieces of furniture and decor with hidden compartments to conceal firearms (or anything else you may choose). I decided the Freedom Series coatrack would look perfect in my entrance […]

There have been a lot of firsts in the last year of my life. I have become a first-time homeowner, a first-time gun owner and most importantly, I have become a first-time mommy. I am willing to do anything and everything possible to keep my little boy safe and that is why I have been […]

The Well Armed Woman, LLC, released new data today that will particularly appeal to women gun owners. Their study shows the most popular holsters that women purchase, as well as carry locations, on and off body.   “One of the most important issues we work on daily with our customers is finding the right concealed […]

The 19X is one of GLOCK’s newest handguns. Its biggest draw is that it has a compact slide but a robust magazine, holding a whopping 17 rounds. GLOCK markets this gun as being the “first-ever Crossover pistol,” meaning that it married a  full-sized GLOCK 17 with compact GLOCK 19 slide. I’ll be reviewing the GLOCK […]

In this guest post, competition shooter Reanna Kadic details how she uses SENTRY Products Group’s Hexmags and color codes them for various shooting disciplines. Kadic is on the pro team for SENTRY and has a bit of a reputation of being very OCD, about keeping her gear organized. ~The editors Sponsored by SENTRY In my […]

In conjuction with the brand-new release of their Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2® in 9mm, Springfield Armory has another giveaway in the works bringing you the ultimate concealed carry package in exclusive partnership with eight premium industry partners: Crossbreed Holsters, Viridian Weapon Technologies, Federal Ammunition, AR500, Propper, Short Round Supply, Identilock, and Walker’s.   The giveaway […]

It’s here! The next generation of the most popular pistol ever produced by Springfield Armory is now available in the most popular caliber. Meet the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm. I have to share a little secret … I’ve had the Springfield Armory’s XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm for about a month now. I’m so excited to […]

As many of you already know, I am part of the Volquartsen Factory Team. That being said, I get to shoot the latest and greatest offerings from Volquartsen. Volquartsen’s motto is “Build it better,” and everything that leaves their shop is absolutely top notch! Based in Carroll, Iowa, the Volquartsen family has made it their […]

Raising children with a respect for firearms means that our children need to know what guns are. As parents, it is our job not only to educate them about what guns are and how to safely handle them, but also to instruct them about the ins and outs of normal firearms use. What that means […]

In this video, I’ll walk you through the various features of the Liberty HDX-350 Handgun Smart Vault, from Liberty Safe. This safe makes a great nightstand safe suitable for your firearms or valuables.    Sponsored by Liberty Safe One of the techy features of this safe is the inclusion of USB ports – both internally […]

Courtney Nicolson is an outdoor TV producer, hunter, and amateur competition shooter and is our featured in this self-produced video, sponsored by Project ChildSafe. Courtney shares tips for moving across country or driving long distances with your firearms safely and securely. Sponsored by NSSF Research the firearms laws of the states and cities that you […]

If you have ever worn a custom-tailored dress or suit, you know how good “custom” can feel. With a firearm, we might be tempted to defer to a “gun tailor” to get a custom feel. While there are definitely things I want a gunsmith to do for my rifle (rebarreling, for example), there are 4 […]

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® invites all of its customers to shop their online store during their much-anticipated Summer Blowout Sale. Kicking off on July 4 and running until July 31, 2018, the webstore will be offering over 100 clothing and merchandise items at discounted prices up to 60% off.  Orders over $50 will qualify for free shipping. […]

As we begin to approach the warmer months the fabrics we gravitate towards become lighter and provide minimal coverage. Both of those things are typically not friendly to women that want to carry concealed. We often think that we need lots of layers and heavier fabrics to hide any printing or that we are carrying. […]

There is a lot to consider when choosing what to wear for shooting sporting clays. Sponsored by Syren USA.

Did you hear Springfield Armory’s exciting news? It has decided to hit the road with the Shoot Like A Girl (SLG2) trailer. Women, ages 16 and older, who stop by the trailer will have the opportunity to put their hands on a few of Springfield Armory’s firearms especially designed for concealed carry.  Gear Up is […]

As a hunter, I am always looking for opportunities to challenge myself. When I was given the chance to review a Volquartsen  firearm, I knew right away what I wanted to attempt. I remembered reading the Wyoming Game & Fish regulations on turkey hunting that mentioned a change regarding the firearm requirements for turkey hunting. […]

In my younger years, I couldn’t wait for winter’s arrival. The first big snowfall meant making snow forts, sledding, or even hitting the ski slopes. As I’ve aged, I don’t enjoy the cold season quite as much. Maybe it’s that every ache and pain is more noticeable with frigid temperatures, or maybe I just don’t […]

Last year, Remington Arms Company rolled out a line of pump-action firearms featuring 14-inch barrels, no stocks, no pistol grips and measuring slightly longer than 26 inches. The line included a model 870 in 12 gauge, followed by its little brother, the 20-gauge Tac-14. How does a firearms manufacturer design and build these sorts of […]

School is out for summer, and your calendar is soon going to be filling up with vacations (or perhaps “stay-cations,” closer to home). There are plenty of fun places vying for your family’s time, attention and dollars, and it is my hope to encourage you to spend at least a little bit of all three […]