A North Carolina hunter arrowed a 23-point, roughly 9.5-year-old non-typical whitetail on the second day of the 2026 season, ending a pursuit that began in 2022.
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See the calendarSavage's third REVEL model brings an 18-inch threaded barrel, an MDT stock and M-LOK slots to a rimfire lever gun in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR.
Wilson Combat now offers 416R stainless replacement barrels in .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor that follow Remington's factory contour, so they can go into the stock you already have.
A one-off 5.56 AR-15 built for Guns & Ammo weighs 1 pound, 13.9 ounces and still has a 16-inch barrel and a working stock. It is a showpiece, not a hunting rifle, but it shows how far lightweight rifle design can go.
American Hunter's latest video look at the Benelli Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. highlights its recoil-taming stock and steel-shot barrel. Here's what waterfowlers should know before buying.
Upland hunters and clays shooters love to argue over-under versus semi-auto. Both work. Here is how they differ in weight, recoil, cost and safety.
A shotgun is pointed, not aimed, so a gun that doesn't fit your body sends shot where you aren't looking. Here is how to check fit and simple ways to fix it.
Tactical load-bearing gear is everywhere. Here's what each piece is for, who actually benefits and how to avoid buying gear you'll never use.
Training is the most important upgrade most gun owners will ever make. Here's how to find a qualified instructor, what to expect and how to keep progressing.
The AR-15 is America's most popular rifle. Here's what a first-time buyer needs to know about calibers, barrels, features, accessories and the laws that apply.
Hunters can turn a surplus deer into hundreds of meals for families in need. Here is how North Carolina's venison donation programs work.
The rut is when mature bucks let their guard down. Here is how to read the phases, where to hunt, and how to stay in the woods when it counts.
Every hunter started somewhere. Here is how to get a son, daughter, friend or neighbor through hunter education and into the woods for a safe, positive first hunt.
Competitive shooting builds the exact skills that put meat in the freezer: steady positions, fast target acquisition and shooting under pressure.
Your first match can feel intimidating. Show up prepared, follow the safety rules and you'll be welcomed. Here's a checklist and the etiquette that matters.
Precision rifle competition is booming, and rimfire leagues like NRL22 make it affordable. Here's how it works and what you need to start.
Springfield Armory's new Echelon Pro brings a built-in compensator, steel magwell and tritium front sight to its modular Echelon 9mm platform, in three configurations at an $899 MSRP.
GRITR has expanded its OMNI modular holster line, a thick-Kydex design that converts between inside-the-waistband, appendix and outside-the-waistband carry. Here is what it offers and how to think about one-holster-does-it-all designs.
Ruger has stopped production of four popular revolvers right away and will end 2026 runs of the Blackhawk, Vaquero, Redhawk, SR1911 and others. Here is what is changing, what stays, and what it means if you have been eyeing one.
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut bans on AR-15-style rifles on December 2. A ruling could reach about a dozen states.
The Supreme Court turned away the Justice Department's appeal in United States v. Hembree on October 5, leaving in place a Fifth Circuit decision that a decades-old drug possession conviction could not strip a man's gun rights.
The North Carolina Senate overrode the governor's veto of Senate Bill 50 in July 2025. More than a year later, the House still has not taken its vote, and the clock is running.
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