One of the most iconic German military handguns is the Luger P08, but on the eve of World War II, the German military sought a new sidearm that was easier to manufacture than the P08. For that, ultimately, the military turned to Walther, who had already had an extensive history of innovation within the handgun space. The company’s answer was the P38. Watch our “American Rifleman Television: I Have This Old Gun” segment above to see the details of the P38. “Now, Walther has already been innovating in the handgun space in the interwar period,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan…

I first heard about the frontal shot on an elk from a friend and watched a few clips on YouTube to try and learn more about it. My interest was peaked, but the shot still seemed risky to me. Shooting right at the chest of an elk doesn’t seem to leave much margin for error. Not to mention, in my dozen years of guiding elk hunters, I’d never seen anyone attempt it.Then, in 2020, I went elk hunting with Jason Phelps. While backpack hunting in Colorado, we started talking about frontal shots. Jason had a lot of experience with them,…

00:00:07 Speaker 1: It’s podcast. 00:00:10 Speaker 2: Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia, the only game show where conservation always wins. There is a prize. Meat Eater will donate five hundred dollars to the conservation organization of the winners choosing. I’m your host Spencer new Arth and today we’re joined by Clay, Brent, bear Mark, Maggie and Tony. This is a ten round quiz show with questions from meat Eater’s four verticals, which are hunting, fishing, conservation and cooking. Meadeater Trivia is brought to you by but one of my favorite beers, bush Light Head for the Mountains. All right,…

00:00:05 Speaker 1: There are three hundred billion strikes of lightning in the atmosphere of planet Earth each year, equaling one hundred strikes of lightning per second. And I’ve been long fascinated by the display of power of natural systems, giant waves, raging rivers, violent storms, but there is one that is the definition of flashy. When it comes to natural stuff that happens, the visual and auditory display of lightning’s unhaltered power is unmatched. It’s mysterious, far beyond the control of man, yet almost fully understood by science, predictable to a degree, inflicting instantaneous and oddly specific justice on…

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Built on the proven platform of Armageddon Gear’s Big Game Chest Rig, the new Gun Slinger Chest Rig adds a secure, adjustable holster built to carry full-size or compact pistols. The post Armageddon Gear Gun Slinger Chest Rig appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

In this episode of the Guns Podcast, hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington break down the essential, often-overlooked skills that make a great shooter. The post Why Shooting Isn’t Actually About Shooting appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

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Belly bands can keep your handgun secure, concealed and readily accessible while allowing clothing that wouldn’t otherwise support a traditional holster. Just don’t mistake a specialized solution for a universal one, which is one habit we fall into too often. The post Belly Bands: Not a Universal Solution appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

One of liberty’s champions, past NRA President Allan D. Cors died on August 10, 2026. For more than a half-century he worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to protect the rights and freedoms of American gun owners. A competitive shooter, collector and historian, Cors was instrumental in founding the Institute for Legislative Action—and changing the course of the NRA. There is virtually no aspect of the NRA’s mission Cors did not significantly contribute to during his lifetime of service to the cause of preserving and enhancing the Second Amendment. He was an esteemed collector, historian, distinguished shooter, avid hunter, and…