Firearm History

Winchester 1894: The First Real Scout Rifle

When conducting research for this story, I began to realize that the humble and little appreciated Winchester 1894 rifle has…Read More >

When it comes to handgun selection, we all have our ideas. I do not subscribe to a certain type of…Read More >

Recently, the topic of cheap guns came up and led to some spirited discussion. I took a hard look at…Read More >

I suppose if there is anything I am not, it is a gun snob. I own a number of humble-but-useful…Read More >

It’s a good bet that anyone reading this already knows the history of the Browning Auto–5 and its variants. That being said, here are…Read More >

The Marlin Papoose (or Marlin 70PSS Take Down as it’s also known) is a self-loading .22 Long Rifle takedown-type rifle…Read More >

As a young man, the family and friends I grew up with were hunters. The rifles and shotguns they used…Read More >

Choosing the proper ammunition for each application demands some study, and for many of us, that may be intimidating. This…Read More >

Winchester announced today that it is recalling the following two lots of 17 HMR 20-grain jacketed hollow-point rimfire rifle ammunition:…Read More >

As an NRA- and state-certified instructor, I realize that personal defense is a deadly business. As a professional, I check…Read More >