Handguns

Figures recently released by the FBI indicate that 2013 was another record year for gun sales in the United States, marking a nearly 8 percent increase in background checks over 2012.

In a move that could have far reaching implications for gun retailers nationwide, a U.S. District Court in Illinois has ruled that Chicago must lift its ban on the sale of firearms in the city.

Kodabow's Koda-Express model crossbow heralds the company's entry into the crossbow market.

Wisconsin wildlife officials' decision to drop rifle restrictions going into this month's gun deer hunt was supposed to make things simpler.

If firing a machine gun is on your bucket list, the Smoking Gun Range & Training Center is the only place in Western South Dakota to do it legally.

The humble magazine, often taken for granted and ignored during cleaning, can be the source of real problems if not properly cared for.

A close look at Legacy Sports’ rugged and affordable Escort line of shotguns.

This made-in-America muzzleloader comes with an accuracy guarantee to rival many centerfire rifles. How can you beat that?

Itching for a new duck-hunting shotgun, but can’t afford to break the bank? TriStar offers some excellent imported options.

In her purest form, the Wizard is a single-shot hammer gun; truth is, she doesn’t get much more complicated than that.

It’s great practice that’s economical, yet hones your shooting skills for offhand encounters that nobody can imagine.

Many modern muzzleloaders think that light, fast bullets are the only option for deer hunting, but this veteran shooter and hunter begs to differ.

Located on the eastern edge of the Kansas Flint Hills, Ravenwood Lodge offers hunters a spectacular mix of bird hunting opportunities and clay target shooting. Find out a little more about this premier lodge.

Ready for a new challenge? Put down that rifle and give handgunning for whitetails a try.

Why reload? Economy, better ammo, and more practice are the most common answers. And it can be fun!

After a close encounter with a pack of wolves, this elk hunter pondered this question on the all-night drive home.

From the development of the cased cartridge to the development of most shooter’s love affair with the sport, all credit belongs to this little delight.

Pick a favorite deer caliber and you’ll find plenty of bone chasers to debate it, but take a stand for the .223 as a viable deer cartridge and you’ll find your back against the wall.

Can a respected riflescope company use its cutting-edge technology to make a bowsight? It can, and how!

I found what Big Green refers to as a “masterpiece of game-dropping performance that will load any camp’s meat pole with unrivaled efficiency” to be quite the shooter.

There was a lot going on at this year''s SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Check out some of the new deer rifles found on the show floor.

Your dog can have many faults that can be overlooked, but one is the kiss of death — being gun shy. Here’s how to avoid it.

Today’s waterfowl shotguns are lighter, faster, more reliable and softer on the shoulder than we could have imagined just a few short years ago.

Follow these steps by photo and action instructions to give your AR a cursory clean up after a day of shooting: