While the AR-pattern design, in both AR-15 and AR-10 guises, continues to be the most popular and prolific semi-automatic rifle platform in America, don’t think that means that there aren’t other great, new options emerging on the market. For 2026, we saw a few new semi-automatic platforms, with some based on legacy designs like the AK, while other manufacturers brought new concepts to consumers. Check out the latest and greatest in semi-automatics with the six new models listed below: Arsenal Inc. | SAM7SF-56Featuring an anodized-aluminum right-side folding stock with an ergonomic cheek rest, this AK-pattern rifle includes four non-rotating QD…

Performance shooting is your opportunity to demonstrate discipline with every press. It’s the discipline that cashes out as accuracy. One of the most challenging aspects of accountable accuracy is establishing control early enough in your drawstroke to bring usable stability to alignment. Although easy to understand, it can be difficult to execute: Build stability before you press. Our drill this month trains you to form a stable firing platform early enough to gain optimal control before the shot breaks. Timing is of the essence. Stability comes first; the press follows. This drill consists of three progressive tiers, all run from…

Armed Citizen® Today A driver in Charleston, W. Va., pulled over around 10:30 p.m. on May 18 because someone was “driving aggressively” and they wanted to avoid escalating the situation. However, the other driver—a 63-year-old man—made a U-turn, exited his vehicle and confronted the first driver. The aggressive driver then allegedly struck the first driver several times, causing him to respond by firing one shot into the suspect’s abdomen. The armed citizen then contacted police and remained at the scene for the investigation. The suspect was transported to the hospital but died of his wound. (wowktv.com, Huntington, W. Va., 5/19/26)…

The Golden State is currently experiencing what experts are calling the largest known outbreak of deadly mushroom poisonings in U.S. history. According to a May 14 public safety bulletin from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), there have been 47 wild mushroom poisoning cases since November 2025, resulting in the deaths of four people and at least four liver transplants. The cases were spread throughout 12 counties across California.A CDPH spokesperson called the number of serious illnesses and deaths “unprecedented,” adding that the cases are associated with the consumption of amatoxin-containing mushrooms, such as death caps and destroying angels,…

Within the entire firearm marketplace, handguns continue to be some of the most popular offerings, and for good reason. Concealed carry continues to be a primary driver behind handgun sales, with 29 U.S. states enacting Constitutional Carry laws as of early 2026. Handguns also remain more affordable to own and feed than their long-rifle counterparts, allowing owners to spend more time on the range for less. Below are 42 of the latest new offerings in the handgun market, ranging from the competition-oriented to the historic to the compact and carry-ready. Archon | Type B Gen 2 CompensatedThe Type B Gen…

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The Litt Industries LED Upgrade significantly increases the battery life and brightness of an incandescent Mini Maglite 2 AAA flashlight. With the original xenon bulb, battery life for the flashlight was about 6 hours in my testing. With the LED upgrade, battery life was extended to more than 19 hours. The brightness was also increased from 12 lumens to 61 lumens. The upgrade is designed, developed, and manufactured in-house in Mesa, Arizona. At the time of this writing, the upgrade cost $13.99 at littindustries.com. By way of comparison, a brand new Mini Maglite LED 2 AAA flashlight cost $14.99 at…

On May 25, 1842, Christian Doppler presented his concept, now known as the Doppler Effect (through the changing colors of binary stars), to the Royal Bohemian Society, in Prague. — And on May 25, 1878: W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan‘s comic opera “H.M.S. Pinafore” premiered in London. It was their first international success. — Today, Memorial Day, is a day of solemn remembrance in the U.S. of the many who have given their all for our freedoms. We always thank those who are serving in our military and their families who have also made sacrifices, but today most of…

While the AR-pattern design, in both AR-15 and AR-10 guises, continues to be the most popular and prolific semi-automatic rifle platform in America, don’t think that means that there aren’t other great, new options emerging on the market. For 2026, we saw a few new semi-automatic platforms, with some based on legacy designs like the AK, while other manufacturers brought new concepts to consumers. Check out the latest and greatest in semi-automatics with the six new models listed below: Arsenal Inc. | SAM7SF-56Featuring an anodized-aluminum right-side folding stock with an ergonomic cheek rest, this AK-pattern rifle includes four non-rotating QD…

It was great meeting so many enthusiastic and supportive NRA members at the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston. Your words of encouragement and suggestions are propelling your NRA 2.0 forward. In an earlier column, I talked about creating Centers of Excellence. Your leadership team’s next phase will be focused on retuning NRA to its core mission and enhancing the below programs and services: • Clubs and Associations• Competitions (traditional and new)• Education & Training• Hunting & Wildlife Conservation• Military/Veterans/Law Enforcement• Preserving the Second Amendment • Sport/Recreational/Disabled Shooting• Youth Programs• Women Programs Last summer at a Board of Directors chairmen’s weekend retreat,…