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Vortex Gets Green Light for Army’s Next Gen Squad Weapon Optic

Vortex’s entry to the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Fire Control (NGSW-FC) program is a 1-8x first focal plane optic with an integrated rangefinder and overlaid display. (Photos: Vortex) Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics announced Monday they have entered…


Talking About the Essentials of Today’s Gun Industry

The American firearms industry employs over 300,000 and provides an economic impact that is felt in every community. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) With so much afoot in the American gun industry in the past couple of…


The New Guns That Should Have Been at NRAAM 2020

The annual NRA meeting normally sees a ton of new guns unveiled to the public. Here are some that should have been there this year had the show gone on without a hitch. FN 503…


Six Affordable and Accurate Rimfire Plinkers

22’s are fun for everyone. You can get different styles, they are inexpensive to shoot and you can really work on the fundamentals of shooting rather than worrying about recoil impulse and noise. (Photo: Noah…


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…



Basic Training Videos for New Gun Owners

Basic firearms safety is paramount for both new and seasoned gun owners. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) With so many new gun owners joining the ranks of Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights, there are several stepping…


ATF Greenlights Drive-up, Curbside Gun Shop Services

The ATF last week clarified that gun shops can conduct services outside of their storefront, such as in a booth in the parking lot or through a drive-up window. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Federal gun regulators…


Giveaway: HK VP9 and SureLock Security Co. Giveaway

Click on the image to head over to our contest and enter to win! (Photo: Guns.com) Despite COVID-19 disrupting and canceling the National Rifle Associations’ Annual Meeting, Guns.com is forging ahead with its planned NRAAM…


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…