Gunmaker Beretta to celebrate opening of Tennessee plant
GALLATIN, TENN. Gov. Bill Haslam and U.S. Sen. Bob Corker are scheduled to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for gunmaker Beretta’s new...
A traveler’s guide to firearms laws in 50 states
This year, just like every year, author and practicing attorney J. Scott Kappas, Esq., has researched legislation and policy changes...
Sioux City will revise proposed BB, pellet gun ban
SIOUX CITY The Sioux City Council this month directed the city’s legal staff to clarify language used in a proposed BB and pellet gun...
Like the 8mm caliber, want something off-beat?
When thinking about great bolt-action battle rifles, one which always comes to the fore is the venerated 8mm German Mauser, the model...
The Swedish Mauser, in a word, is beautiful
Author’s sporterized Model 1894 Swedish Mauser carbine with full Mannlicher stock. In the last installment we examined the Mosin-Nagant...
Success in keeping ammo for America’s most-popular rifle
Like so many Iowans, I have an enormous respect for firearms, hunting, and the outdoors. As our state motto says, “our liberties we...
7 things you didn’t know about the AR-15
If you purchased a new rifle prior to 1963, it very likely was made of wood and steel — the materials rifles had been made of for...
The Mosin
An all-time great, bolt-action military firearm Two Mosin-Nagants: Top is a Model 39 with a nylon sporter stock. At bottom is a...
The Top 5 Reasons to get into muzzleloaders
Muzzleloaders were a huge technological advancement in their day. They allowed people to take game at longer ranges than they ever...
Female Shooters On: Semi-Autos vs. Revolvers
It’s the age-old question: Semi-autos or revolvers? The question has been asked and answered by many. The topic has been covered by...