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Gallery
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Sounds of the Show
The game call symphony is always in full throat at GAOS. If you want to know how a particular brand or model sounds before you buy, this is the place.
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Taking Aim
Aiming techniques is one of the most important elements in handgun training, and participants at the Drawing from Concealed Carry learn the right way from pro Michael Hughes.
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Training at the Next Level
Free seminars—like this on handgun basics taught by NextLevel Training's Michael Hughes—are a great bonus of GAOS admission.
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On the Water
On a cold February day, boats for fishing, waterfowling, skiing and more promise outdoor fun to come.
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Some Unique Taxidermy
One of the (not so) serious contenders for Taxidermy—Best in Show honors, welcomes weekday visitors to the Great American Outdoor Show. Now if some knowledgeable wildlife spotter can help us identify this critter...
Charter Arms updated one of the oldest models in its lineup with the new Pathfinder II, which features a lightweight 7075 aluminum frame, making it more well-balanced and easier to carry.
The 2011-style pistol was designed to address the capacity limitations of the single-stack M1911 platform, and Kimber's approach to the concept is its 2K11, a competition-ready offering with several notable features.
Manufactured in New Haven, Conn., in late 1940, this Hi-Standard pistol was shipped as a Model “A,” but a heavier Model “D” barrel was installed later to replace the original, light barrel, leading one American Rifleman reader to call it a Model “A-D.”
In the effort to help tens of thousands of critically ill children and their families across the nation through local Ronald McDonald Houses, Ruger is among some of the industry’s foremost Platinum-level sponsors of The Kids & Clays Foundation.
The future is shaping up to be a good one for fans of Smith & Wesson revolvers. The iconic American company had released 14 new models thus far in 2025 at the time this was written mid-year. And, with one exception, they have all shared a common feature—no internal lock.