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For the entirety of 2026, we’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, and the firearm industry continues to roll out commemorative products to mark the occasion. It was, after all, a hard-won victory made only possible by the skills of patriot marksmen. If you’re still deliberating on whether to add commemorative ammunition or other gear to your collection, there’s even more to consider. Act before it’s too late, though, supplies won’t last forever and some are limited editions, including Smith & Wesson’s America 250 Limited Edition Model 642 America 250 Edition (above, bottom left) and Model 66 Combat Magnum America 250 Edition…

It was once said, “The purpose of a handgun is to fight your way to a rifle.” While most civilians will thankfully never find themselves in this situation, the saying is a nod to the power difference between the two, and closing this gap has been a driving force of handgun-cartridge development for many decades. As velocity has more influence than weight in the energy equation, manufacturers have achieved excellent results with small-caliber bottleneck designs, as evident in cartridges such as the .357 SIG and 5.7×28 mm. Taking things a step further, the .30-caliber 7.5 FK continues this legacy and…

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I’ve long advocated for varmint hunting, specifically prairie dogs, as a fantastic way to test and hone one’s long-range shooting skills. It can be quite tempting to aim for the largest steel target when on a static range—the dopamine of the clang on steel is really hard to beat, especially when reaching out past 800 yards or so. That time-of-flight delay gives just enough time to reacquire the target, and if you can spot your own impact before the sound reaches your ears? Bliss. But, maybe you want a greater challenge for your shooting skills. Hitting a 24-inch plate at…

Having trained everyone from first-time gun owners to specialty military and law-enforcement teams over multiple decades, I’ve repeatedly encountered an interesting phenomenon that eventually catches up with many shooters as their skills improve. I’ve even experienced it myself more than once, and if you stay in this game long enough, chances are you will, too. I call it the “Bulletproof Bubble.” It’s one of the most frustrating things a shooter can experience, because it doesn’t make any sense. You haven’t forgotten how to shoot. Your fundamentals haven’t suddenly disappeared. In many cases, you’re still shooting respectable groups. The problem is…