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New York City’s Oldest Gun Store Closes for Good

Gone from NYC is the John Jovino Gun Shop, originally founded in 1911. This photo was taken in 2014 (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com) In business in one form or another for over a century, New York’s…


Following Lawsuit, New Jersey Outdoor Ranges to Reopen Friday

Outdoor shooting ranges in New Jersey are set to reopen Friday for the first time since Gov. Murphy ordered them closed on March 21. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Just a week after a federal lawsuit against…


Eight Affordable Shotguns for Home Defense

Shotguns have been getting a lot of love recently. That’s because they are excellent for home defense, and we’re spending a lot of time at home these days. Whether you decide to buy new or…


Shrugging off COVID, States Report Record Turkey Hunting Seasons

States are seeing a surge in hunting as witnessed in the spring turkey seasons. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com) With meat prices rising and some sportsmen with extra time on their hands these days, conservation agencies are…


Federal Lawsuit Hits Cuomo Over NY Gun Industry Closures

For the past few months, the gun industry in New York– ranging from large manufacturers to small retailers– has been shut down by decree (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the subject…


Safariland Adds Red Dot Compatible Models to 7TS Series

The 7TS RDS Series is compatible Glock model MOS pistols equipped with red dot optics. (Photo: Safariland) Safariland expands its 7TS holster series, adding RDS models that are red dot compatible and work alongside the…


Japanese Army Picks New HP VP9, Howa Rifle Variants

The Japanese military on Monday released the details of their first new small arms since the 1980s: a new Howa modular rifle and a variant of the Heckler Koch VP9. The Japanese Ground Self Defense…



Blackhawk Unveils Basketweave Holsters to T-Series Duty Series

The holsters come in a new basketweave finish. (Photo: Blackhawk) Blackhawk announced new additions to its T-Series lineup, introducing two Level 3 Duty holsters available in light-bearing and non-light bearing Glock pistols. The holsters come…