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This week, American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach discusses some of the little things you can do to improve the functionality of your gear. “Always Improve Your Position” is a mantra Kurtenbach picked up during his time as a U.S. Army Cavalry Scout, and while he’s no longer establishing observation posts or building up defensive positions, the philosophy still holds true. Don’t get complacent, don’t be satisfied with good enough. There are always little things you can do to ensure you and your gear perform when needed. Learn more in this week's NRA Gun Gear of the Week video.
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, GIs and Marines looked to use those firearms against their former owners.
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.
The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel recently released an opinion concluding that the federal ban on licensed firearms dealers selling handguns to 18-20-year-old U.S. citizens is unconstitutional.
Following World War I, Czechoslovakia needed to equip its new army, and one of its priorities was to select a service sidearm, which ultimately became the vz.27.