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…

Some seek out the stage and are reluctant to give up the microphone. Others are placed on the stage and are reluctant to take credit for their accomplishments. What follows is the exceptional story of a member of the latter group, self-branded as “Dark Horse.” As a California teen in the ‘90s, Amatangelo “AJ” Pasciuti (Pa-shoo-tee) was a self-proclaimed average kid who was motivated by the 9/11 assault on America to fight back. Against the wishes of his first-generation Italian father, he enlisted in the Marines, describing his decision as “That pivotal moment many of us take when we leave…

From time to time, we all come up against things that make us scratch our heads. For my part, I can’t understand why optics companies insist on incorporating coin slots into battery covers and windage/elevation screws. Does the U.S. Mint have a majority stake in every red-dot and riflescope company? Is there a covert social-media platform where numismatists share torture videos of frustrated gun owners chewing up their coin slots with each slip of the quarter? Maybe the answer is too disturbing for us to bear. On the other hand, some “why” questions have answers rooted in practicality, even if…

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…

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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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