Savage Arms introduced its first iteration of the Axis bolt-action hunting rifle platform back in 2010. Though the rifle has been available in various configurations over the years, the company has phased out most of the Axis and Axis II models at this point. But by late 2024, the company was ready to introduce the Axis 2 Pro lineup that was later updated in 2025 with the addition of 6 mm ARC caliber options and the new Forest SP camouflage stock finish. The Axis Savage Axis 2 Pro is available in a variety of calibers and stock finishes. Today, the…

Taurus introduced its GX2 pistol last year with the phrase “affordable doesn’t mean cheap.” It was a no-frills pistol designed for self-defense and concealed carry that had all the features that you needed and none of the extras that add cost. As handgun optics are becoming more of a must-have accessory, Taurus is adding that option to the GX2 with the GX2 T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optics Ready Option). The GX2 T.O.R.O. is optics-ready via a direct-mount slide cut with an RMSc footprint. The GX2 T.O.R.O. takes all of the features that made the original GX2 a value-laden option and adds red-dot…

If you’ve ever struggled to reassemble a Ruger Standard .22 pistol, MK I to MK III, the company with the solution was Hammer Strut Support, which offered an easy, patented solution for decades and was always advertised in the back of American Rifleman magazine. Now, company owner Tom Velez is hanging up his spurs, and Hammer Strut Support will be closing its doors by May 2026. For Ruger pistol owners who haven’t yet taken advantage of the company’s hammer-strut-support reassembly aid, prices have been reduced while inventory lasts, but the window is closing rapidly. For years, the price for this…

There is a moment in shooting where discipline either sharpens or quietly unravels. That moment is when the shooter looks for validation. Event Horizon is designed to pull attention away from consequence and return it to process by removing the shooter’s ability to visually reward or punish themselves shot-to-shot. This tendency is where many bad habits are born, and this drill deliberately challenges this behavior—for the better. Like a black hole’s event horizon, the black target absorbs what crosses it. Solid hits disappear. When success is invisible, emotional reaction fades and honest execution takes its place. Most shooters, new and…

For most of the Western world, World War II began in September 1939, with the German invasion of Poland. However, by 1939, the Japanese army had been in combat for years in China, and it learned some important lessons about its small arms during the conflict, leading to the development of its Type 97 machine gun. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” I Have This Old Gun segment above to see the Type 97 in action. “What the Japanese experience in combat in China is that they’re going up against Chinese troops who are fighting them with Mauser rifles in 8…

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Patience gets thrown around a lot in general hunting advice. Whether it’s pulling an all-day hunt during the whitetail rut or waiting another hour on that gobbler that went silent, patience usually pays off. You’ll punch a lot of tags if you learn to embrace patience. But sometimes you need to throw it out the window (not completely) when the occasion arises.This lesson recently dawned on me during a successful turkey hunt. Two gobblers fired off right at daybreak. I quickly cut the distance to them and set up. After a few soft calls they came within gun range but…

The Tuckertown Gamelands along the Yadkin River have been a cornerstone of public access in the state of North Carolina for decades. Hardwood ridges echoing with the gobbles of wild turkeys and traced by the trails of whitetail deer. Long miles of shoreline bordering waters teeming with bass, catfish, crappie, and more. For more than sixty years, hunters and anglers in the state have enjoyed access to this nearly 4,000-acre stretch of privately owned lands made open to the public. But that’s all now threatened by the proposed sale of this landscape by Alcoa, the corporation that has long held…

Several official agencies in Belize have awarded Caracal USA with a contract to supply CAR814 A2 Patrol rifles. Less than a month before, the Nampa, Idaho-based manufacturer—specializing in small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets—also entered into agreements with other Caribbean governments and security organizations to provide an undisclosed number of the company’s CMP9Ks. “Working with our Caribbean regional representatives, I.I. & E, Caracal USA products have become well known with the government agencies of Caribbean nations,” said Jeffrey Spalding, CEO and president of Caracal USA. “Our dedication to safety, reliability and durability continues to showcase the quality…

At the heart of the NRA’s mission is a simple goal: to serve our members, strengthen our communities, and advance education, safety, and shooting sports across the country. The newly released NRA 2025 program impact report highlights program accomplishments that brought the NRA mission to life over the past year—through the dedication of volunteers, instructors, clubs, partners, and members nationwide. Educating the Next GenerationIn 2025, NRA education and training programs reached hundreds of thousands of Americans, emphasizing safe, responsible firearm handling at every level. More than 102,000 students completed NRA training courses, supported by 13,000 certified instructors and Range Safety…