Politics is something most of us only step into because we must. We’d rather smile in the warm autumn sun as we help a son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter, break their first clay or plink steel with their first .22 rifle. We’d rather check a deer rifle’s zero and attend a course run by an NRA-certified instructor than think about local, state and federal political races. However, in our constitutional system, every two years, the entire U.S. House of Representatives, all 435 positions, and one-third of the U.S. Senate (this year, because of special elections, 35 seats are…

Somehow, enemy firearms always seem more interesting than your own. Maybe it is simple battlefield curiosity, or maybe it’s a case of the grass being greener on the other side. Whatever the reason, American troops took a healthy interest in Axis small arms during World War II. Sometimes they were simply looking to collect a war trophy. On other occasions, their interest was deadly serious, as the GIs and Marines were looking to use those firearms against their former owners.“Knowing something about these weapons might prove mighty useful someday.”During the summer of 1944, the U.S. Signal Corps produced a color…

TriStar Arms was founded in 1996 and has grown into one of the firearm industry’s most respected names in value-driven products. Today, the company offers an extensive lineup of shotguns, rifles and pistols. Under the leadership of CEO Gus Bader, who continues to be involved in the company, TriStar Arms experienced remarkable growth. Over the past two decades, its annual firearm sales increased more than twentyfold. The number of employees has expanded fivefold, and the firm’s headquarters grew. “Thirty years is a significant milestone for our company and one that wouldn’t have been possible without the loyalty of our customers,…

Known for its replicas of famous firearms, Italian manufacturer Chiappa is not afraid to take an original design and give it a modern twist. Case in point is the company’s M1 carbines, available in either .22 LR or 9 mm Luger. New for 2026, the company is taking its rimfire M1 one step further with the Bushranger. The Bushranger is Chiappa’s modernized take on its rimfire M1 carbine replica. The Bushranger is based around the blowback-operated, semi-auto action and alloy receiver of the M1-22. Controls are M1-inspired, from the right-side charging handle, to the rotary safety lever with the push…

Anecdotes have been both the savior and curse of hunting cartridges, rifles, and, especially, broadheads. This personal data, circulated in hunting camps, diners, and chat forums, has created an Iron Curtain between mechanical die-hards and fixed-blade fanatics.Rather than acknowledge both their strengths and shortcomings, most folks take a hard stance against one or the other. Of course, the staunchest defenders in these camps often overlook proper tuning and practice that plays a huge role no matter what you have on the end of your arrow, and here at MeatEater we’ve flung more than a few.We shoot anything from stone points…

Immediately following the end of World War I, the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire led to the rise of several new nations, one of which was Czechoslovakia. The new nation needed to equip its new army, and one of its priorities was to select a service sidearm, which ultimately became the vz.27. Watch our “American Rifleman Television: I Have This Old Gun” segment above to hear the story of how the Czechs selected this particular design. “One of the, you know, lower-echelon priorities is having a service sidearm. But they do start working toward this,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan…

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The Bottom Line What makes the Osight R compelling isn’t a single headline feature. It’s the way those features work together. The large viewing window promotes speed. The multi-reticle system enhances versatility. Protective covers and ARD compatibility improve durability and field utility. The Micro T1/T2 footprint provides exceptional mounting flexibility, while dedicated night vision controls and the included lower 1/3 mount demonstrate attention to real-world shooter needs. In a crowded field of red-dot sights, the Osight R stands out by focusing on practical performance. For shooters seeking fast target acquisition, dependable durability, and adaptable capability in a compact package, it’s…

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Humans are evolutionarily hardwired to seek out certain types of environments, which plays out in the whitetails woods all fall – and often costs us big bucks. Learning to seek out precise locations in the cover is a much better bet, but it isn’t easy. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Read the full article here