The Lincoln County War (1878-1881) was a bloody power struggle in New Mexico Territory involving Billy the Kid, the Regulators, and The House. Here is the full story of the conflict and the Colt, Winchester, Springfield, and Sharps firearms that shaped every gunfight.
The .257 Roberts: The Quarter-Bore That Deserved Better
Modern Status and AvailabilityThe .257 Roberts hasn’t completely disappeared, but it’s not thriving either. As of this writing, factory ammunition is available from a handful of manufacturers — Hornady, Nosler, Remington, and Winchester have produced runs in recent years, though it’s not always sitting on the shelf at your local sporting goods store. You may…
The Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861
I was in a gunshop recently and spotted a rifle-musket in a display case right at the front of the store. The owner encouraged me take it out and look it over. It is a Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861, lock dated 1864, .58 caliber, 40-inch barrel. About nine and a half pounds….
CCW Training Essentials: 7 Skills Every Carrier Needs
Quality CCW training is the single most important investment a concealed carrier can make. Getting your concealed carry permit is not the finish line. It is the starting line. Quality concealed carry training goes far beyond fulfilling a permit requirement — it builds the skills that matter when seconds count.
How to Buy Firearms Online: Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to buy firearms online safely and legally in 2026. Step-by-step guide covering FFL transfers, background checks, and trusted online gun retailers.
Long Range Shooting for Beginners: Complete 2026 Guide
Complete long range shooting for beginners guide. Learn rifle selection, ballistics, scope setup, and wind reading to hit targets past 500 yards in 2026.
Bear Creek Arsenal BC-8 Huntmaster: .300 Win Mag and .30-06 in an AR Platform That Shouldn’t Exist
The BC-8 Huntmaster is Bear Creek Arsenal’s proprietary AR-style platform chambered in .300 Win Mag, .30-06, .270 Win, and 7mm Rem Mag — four iconic hunting calibers that no AR-10 can handle. Looks like an AR, functions like an AR, takes AR triggers and furniture — but under the hood, something entirely new.
The NFA Suppressor Tax Is Gone: What It Means for Gun Owners
The $200 NFA tax stamp on suppressors ended January 1, 2026. What changed, what stayed the same, and how to buy a suppressor under the new rules.
Suppressors vs Solvent Traps: Worth the Jailtime?
The NFA tax stamp is gone, so legal suppressors cost $0 in federal tax. Solvent traps can land you in federal prison. Here is why the shortcut is not worth it.
Drulov Model 70 .22 Target Pistol
Introduction to the Drulov Model 70 The Drulov Model 70 is a purpose-built .22 caliber free pistol developed in Czechoslovakia during the Cold War era for 50-meter precision competition. It reflects a distinctly pragmatic approach to elite target pistol design, emphasizing mechanical consistency, durability, and accessibility rather than luxury or novelty. Though outwardly plain compared…