The U.S. Supreme Court has characterized handguns as the “quintessential” Second Amendment arm. Pistol braces increase accuracy and ease of operation for large-format handguns, especially for users suffering from physical disabilities. Yet not only have braced pistols been targeted by authorities in disproportion to their exceedingly rare use in violent crime, but it’s also currently impossible to determine their legal status. NRA-ILA is working to fix that. The issue dates back to 2012, when ATF examined a braced AR-type pistol and determined it was not a “short-barreled rifle” (SBR) for purposes of the National Firearms Act (NFA). Pistol braces then…

In any struggle, but particularly in one for human freedom, we should stop and look back now and then, as a backward glance can remind us of our true course. When we look back at the intertwined history of America and the National Rifle Association, we see our nation’s Founding Fathers writing and then ratifying the U.S. Bill of Rights in 1791, just after bearing arms to win their, and now our, freedom. By including the “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” they showed they understood the importance of this fundamental right,…

While Heckler & Koch’s USA subsidiary offered several notably popular handgun models for the American market, notably its VP9 line of polymer-frame, striker-fired handguns, a truly micro-compact, easily concealable offering wasn’t forthcoming, even as the micro-compact concept took off. Several years in, though, a corporate restructuring allowed HK USA to tackle the concept, and the result was the well-built CC9. Watch our “Gun of the Week” video above to see the CC9 in action on the range. “If your thoughts when you hear ‘Heckler & Koch’ and ‘handgun’ go to the ‘horse pistol’ Mk23, you’re going to be surprised at…

Every angler out there maintains an unshakable faith that whatever they’re doing will eventually work, even when there’s evidence to the contrary. We target specific hatches, return to the same spots, use the same lures and baits, and hope we’re doing the right thing to get the job done.But sometimes you still get skunked. Then, anglers will say things like “the fish weren’t biting” or “it’s called fishing, not catching” or “the big one got away.” The truth is fish are always biting, you can always catch them, and you let the big one get away. In reality, you probably…

No one needs an introduction to chronic wasting disease (CWD) at this point, or the recounting of its history and incurable nature. It is now found in 37 states and its footprint in some locations is growing. The disease is not caused by a bacteria or virus, but by a prion (“PREE-on”), a type of infectious protein that is not folded the way it should be. When these prions come into contact with the normal form of the same protein, those normal proteins also misfold in a cascading effect.We are fortunate that teams of disease specialists and managers are working…

00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to this country Life. 00:00:06 Speaker 2: I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just in general country living. 00:00:12 Speaker 1: I want you to stay a. 00:00:13 Speaker 2: While as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stores to share the screen door. There’s usually very little…

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our newest podcast, Future Wild with Mark Kenyon. No stranger to the MeatEater audience, Mark Kenyon has been on the team since 2018 and hosted the Wired to Hunt podcast since 2014. Future Wild represents an exciting new foray for both MeatEater and Mark, now our Director of Conservation, into previously unexplored frontiers of the hunting, fishing, outdoors, and conservation realms. This podcast will consist of one-on-one interviews pairing Mark with world-class subject matter experts to explore topics relevant to the future of our wild world and outdoor pursuits. Future Wild enters…

Springfield Armory likely needs no introduction, as the company has been around in its current form since 1974 and is known for its excellent M1A rifles, 1911s and a variety of other quality firearms, such as the Kuna, Hellion bullpup rifle and more. American Rifleman first reviewed the Springfield 2020 Waypoint back in 2020. That version of the rifle featured a 20-inch, carbon-fiber-sleeved, stainless barrel by BSF Barrels and a traditional-looking AG Composites stock. Oriented for long-range hunting, the 2020 series shares the Remington 700 footprint, which makes aftermarket stocks and accessories easy to find. In subsequent years, Springfield Armory…

When Bill Roland went missing from Lake Sam Rayburn in 1997, nothing about the case made sense.His truck, boat, and trailer were missing, but there was no sign of a struggle at his lake house. Searches of the surrounding woods turned up empty, and his family and friends said he’d never leave without telling anyone.Weeks later, his boat turned up hidden in a cove, shot multiple times with a shotgun in an apparent attempt to sink it.His truck was found burned.His trailer was somewhere else entirely.Investigators were left to piece together a puzzle with missing parts: a fisherman who may…

PROOF Research has introduced PROOF eXponential Twist (PXT)—an advancement in rifling that improves durability, accuracy and shootability—to the commercial market. PXT is engineered to meet the demands of modern high-pressure ammunition. Extensive military testing and research have demonstrated its ability to deliver longer barrel life, as well as enhanced consistency and performance. “PXT is a complete redesign of how the bullet engages the rifling during initial rotation,” explained Brandon Hulzebosch, PROOF Research director of sales and marketing. “As the industry advances and ammunition continues to evolve toward higher pressures and performance, we set out to address the technological gap between…