“Tag: New Gun”

On a recent trip back to my where I was once a police officer, I dropped by the gun store where I used to spend a lot of time—The Stockade, in Westminster, Calif. Tucked back in one of the display cases was a type of Smith & Wesson revolver that I had never handled.

Yes, Hornady's more known for its ammunition-but for 2014, the company's Security division is releasing a product that's designed to keep your favorite home-defense handgun secure: the RAPiD Safe.

The crack team of linguists at Oxford University rolled out dozens of accepted new “words” in its official online dictionary last week, including gems like manspreading and wine o’clock. Despite the fact gun terminology is far more precise and widely accepted, there are no firearm-related terms in the list.

At the 2015 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show, some gun manufacturers were hush-hush, preferring to launch their products at the 2016 SHOT Show in January. But others gave us a sneak peak at what the new year holds in store for shooting enthusiasts.

Many potential issues can be resolved or avoided if they are identified before the trigger is pressed. Here are a few important steps to take before loading a new gun or a used gun you have never fired.

This all-steel PKO-45 sub-compact carry pistol from Heizer Defense is one of the slimmest .45s on the market.

American Rifleman Staff takes a look at the new Renegauge Turkey shotgun from Savage Arms.

Now that you've bought your new firearm, what's next? Here are the basics of using, cleaning and storing your first gun.

Have a new gun and not sure where to get training? Here are a few options to explore for better familiarization with your firearm.