Pistol

Classic Wonder Nine: Smith & Wesson Model 59

Like bellbottoms and disco, the Model 59 was 1970s cool in a red-and-white striped Ford Gran Torino kinda way. (All photos: Guns.com) One of the more key developments in American semi-auto pistol history, Smith &…


New for 2020: Optics-Ready FN 509 Compact Tactical 9mm in Black and FDE

The new FN 509 Compact Tactical is ready for MRD sights, suppressors, and other accessories on day one, while only weighing 26.2-ounces. FN fans can choose between black and flat dark earth schemes. (Photos: FN)…


Dry Fire Basics – Practice the Draw to Save Time

We’re headed back to the dry fire practice ring to bring you another fun activity to beat the boredom and improve those shooting skills. Today, let’s work on drawing from the holster. A good, clean…



Jackson Mayor Hit with Lawsuit, Spurned by City Council over Open Carry Ban

Jackson, Mississippi’s mayor issued an executive order banning open carry on Saturday and was sued for it in federal court on Tuesday. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Just days after Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba (D) moved…


Mississippi: Citing COVID-19, Jackson Mayor Bans Open Carry

Jackson’s mayor has issued an executive order that bars legal open carry in Mississippi’s largest city. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Democratic Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba over the weekend announced he has suspended legal open carry in…


California Lawmaker Moves to Suspend Gun, Ammo Sales Indefinitely

A state lawmaker is urging California’s governor to close the state’s gun and ammo shops to the general public. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) A Democratic California Assemblymember is reportedly urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a…



My First Handgun: S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum

A black and white portrait of my first handgun; a beautiful stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 magnum. I still love this gun. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com) My first handgun was a beautiful stainless…


Super Realistic Zombie Apocalypse Training

Frank Jardim of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is a diehard zombie fan. He recalls watching the original zombie films by George A. Romero as a child and falling in love with the genre. As a gun enthusiast, he…