
Weekly Wrap: Federal Handgun Ban Overturned & SHOT Show 2025 Highlights
A law prohibiting the sale of handguns to those under the age of 21 gets shot down, CO pushes anti-gun law through committee, and SHOT Show highlights.

A law prohibiting the sale of handguns to those under the age of 21 gets shot down, CO pushes anti-gun law through committee, and SHOT Show highlights.

We take a look at some of the most unique and interesting guns and gear at SHOT Show 2025. You won't see these anywhere else!

Call it a remix, call it a bootleg copy, or call it the hottest AR pistol of 2025. The PSA Mixtape is going to rock your socks off.
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Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center upgraded the M&P9 M2.0 Compact with an integrated compensator. We put it to the test.

How do guns work?!? We'll quickly cover how they work, components of a bullet, various actions, and loading mechanisms.

Smith & Wesson is expanding its lever gun lineup with a blacked-out synthetic stock and two straight-walled cartridges.
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Water is too important. These top rated filters will help you be able to drink from less than desirable sources during hikes or survival situations.

The new Taurus GX2 CCW pistol offers most of the features we want. Best of all, it’s super affordable. Should you buy one? Let's see!
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The Springfield Armory Echelon takes on the compact striker-fired handgun market, but does this competitor have an edge? We find out.
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Want to level up your long range shooting? We go over how a shooting chronograph can help and our best picks from $150 to $600.