New Mauser Savannah M18

Mauser has been marketing their entry-level M18 series of bolt-action hunting rifles for the past couple of years. They have a lot to like, with synthetic furniture 21.75 or 24.5-inch threaded cold hammer-forged barrels, a sub-MOA guarantee, the ability to use Remington 700 LA-style mounts, and offered in a huge range of popular hunting calibers… Continue reading New Mauser Savannah M18

NYSRPA v Bruen in a nutshell

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen to strike down New York’s so-called “may issue” concealed carry permitting scheme is kind of a big deal. The biggest (and really only) gun rights case to be heard by the high court since 2010, the basics of the matter… Continue reading NYSRPA v Bruen in a nutshell

And Just Like That, the Biggest Gun Control Measure of 28 Years is Now Law

Introduced on June 21, a Tuesday, the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act” was advertised by the 20 Senators– 10 Democrats and 10 Republicans– that worked it out as largely an expansion of Medicaid and CHIP to accommodate mental and behavioral health for youth and schools. However, with some 81-pages, it is much more complicated than that–… Continue reading And Just Like That, the Biggest Gun Control Measure of 28 Years is Now Law

Maven Optics Review

Maven Outdoor Equipment Company is an American-based company founded in 2013 by Brendon Weaver, Mike Lilygren, and Cade Maestas. Their goal was to create an optics company that puts quality and performance first without the big box store markup. Maven prides itself on its mountain town roots, operating today from Lander, Wyoming. They design innovative products… Continue reading Maven Optics Review

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Magazines in 2023

Regardless of the number of firearms you have in your collection, it makes sense to have magazines specific to every caliber, and 6.5 Creedmoor is no exception. Firearms is one of those industries where sometimes you can get away with making things more widely compatible: it’s technically possible to use some .308 magazines for 6.5… Continue reading Best 6.5 Creedmoor Magazines in 2023

Delaware moves for the Big Ban

The First State is a governor’s signature away from joining the same club as California, New Jersey, and New York by enacting a statewide ban on “assault weapons” and “large-capacity magazines.” In all, just seven states have such bans, and the way Delaware is looking to do it is different. While most ban semi-auto rifles… Continue reading Delaware moves for the Big Ban

Dan Wesson Continues with 1911 Game

Now a year down the road from CZ’s acquisition of Colt, CZ subsidiary Dan Wesson keeps wading deeper into traditional Colt waters with two new 1911s. The new guns are mid-sized with 4-inch barrels, falling shorter than the standard Government Issue (5-inch) and Commander (4.25-inch) models but shorter than the Officer (3.5-inch) style 1911s, and… Continue reading Dan Wesson Continues with 1911 Game

CMMG Dissent Buffer-less AR

Missouri’s CMMG has announced a new AR pistol format that drops the need for a receiver extension or buffer tube. The new series, dubbed the Dissent line, will be available in 5.56, .300BLK, and 5.7x28mm, with each model sporting a 6.5-inch free-floated barrel with a 5.5-inch M-LOK handguard. Overall, this means a very compact PDW-style… Continue reading CMMG Dissent Buffer-less AR