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MSRP: $14 URL: strikeindustries.com Whether you love them or not, no true firearms enthusiast can complete his or her collection without a 12-gauge shotgun. So, naturally, a lot of companies have produced accessories to improve your smooth bore, like

U.S. Naval Aviation got its start on May 8, 1911, when the U.S. Navy ordered its very first aircraft, the Curtiss A-1 Triad. NAS Pensacola got its start in January 1914, when the first naval aviators arrived on its shores. And the National Naval Avia

By the time this issue hits newsstands, we hopefully should have a better idea of how the new pistol brace rule affects the millions of lawful gun owners who bought them in order to comply with the National Firearms Act of 1936. The ATF has issued fo

The life of this ’73 Jeep began in Flagstaff, Arizona, where it spent a few decades making short trips around town. By the looks of its frame and undercarriage, it didn’t see any off-road use back then, and certainly didn’t see much snow — there’s no

You’ve surely heard of Trailblazer Firearms — you may not immediately recognize them, but if you’ve been paying attention to guns for the last few years you’ve certainly seen their flagship product, the LifeCard — a very discreet folding pistol the s

On July 1, Kansas became the 23rd state to allow hunters to use suppressors when Senate Bill 152 took effect. Although it predates the formation of ASA by two months, future ASA staff consulted with NRA lobbyists on the legislation. This legislation

There can be no samurai without the sword. The samurai’s sword wasn’t just a weapon, but also the physical and spiritual identity of this warrior class. It wasn’t enough to simply own a sword; samurai spent their days practicing to hone their craft.

You’re leaving shooting performance on the table if you’re using old-school glasses. Next-generation eye protection tint technology has vision-enhancing benefits far beyond grandad’s monochromatic tints. These new shades combine recent advances in ou

Over the years, we’ve seen as many SCAR variations as “SCAR Killers” (see RECOIL Issue 53), and none so coveted as what was dubbed the “SCAR PDW,” except for perhaps the 7.62x39 version that eats from AK magazines. And in a case of unfortunate timing

Beretta pistols have very long and storied history. For some of us, the Model 70 is where Beretta pistols begin. It embodies the classic “Beretta lines,” an Alta Italia blending of the 1911 and P38. Beretta stopped making the Model 70 in 1985, a year

This year’s SHOT Show seemed to have finally shaken off the cobwebs of COVID and returned to a resemblance of normal. The show extension at Caesars Palace, which we previously dubbed the “halls of woe” were bustling with life, too. Overall, this year

Looking past some brush, you scan a distant clearing. Next to a small sapling, you find what you’re looking for — a square, white piece of steel. Kneeling in the dirt, you snap your bipod open and place your rifle on the ground. You lift your laser r

The world of firearms sometimes takes itself too seriously. In the not-fun-at-parties circles, unless a firearm or accessory is perfectly suited for jumping out of airplanes in Afghanistan it’s considered a waste of time. But even in this realm, rimf

There have been many attempts to maximize the potential of rounds that fit into the AR-15’s magazine. Want to shoot targets way the hell out there? 6 ARC is the latest hot ticket solution, and if you want something with a longer track record and the

Eccentric is a word that’s sometimes interpreted in a negative sense — wacky, disjointed, or impractical. But the true definition of the word simply implies unconventionality or divergence from established norms. When this type of atypicality is harn

The Webley Mk IV revolver was one of the multitudes of sidearms issued to British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Although the first Webley entered service in the 1870s, many design features endured in the pistol that armed British offic

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of a well executed whiskey — even better if it has an inspirational story behind it. Hotel Tango Distillery checks both boxes with vigor. Travis Barnes enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after the September 1