The bolt-action .22 rifle has probably introduced more young people to firearms than any other type. The appeal of a well-made turn-bolt’s simple elegance is hardly limited to children. Adults like them too. This is probably why companies like Tikka...

The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S2 Micro becomes CZ’s third and most featured rendition of the Scorpion EVO. It serves as a civilian version of a specially equipped EVO submachine gun made for a narcotics interdiction agency, delivering a short,...

The AK-47 in its original format is a dated rifle by anyone’s standards. However, that doesn’t mean you need to settle for a gun with crude, antiquated features or drop some real cash to customize it with aftermarket parts. A...

Pistol-grip shotguns are experiencing a renaissance, with more selections available now than ever before. While only a few years ago this class of shotgun was derided by some as a near-useless novelty, there are now many pump actions and autoloaders...

The M249S Para is its latest addition to FN’s Military Collector series, which includes two AR-15s as close as you can get to the M4 and M16, and three semi-auto versions of the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW). Chambered in...

Pistol-caliber carbines have become extremely popular in the past few years, with many new models based on the AR-15.  However, the number of choices dwindles rapidly once you get to the apex of quality, with only two companies holding the...

This year’s crop of new smoothbores is dominated by the cut-down "Shockwave-pattern" design introduced by Mossberg in 2017. Though Mossberg didn’t invent this new breed of gun, it was the first major player to commercialize it. The Shockwave is classified...

The gun industry is mature, and new product launches are usually product line extensions in which minor upgrades or enhancements are the only changes to an old-line firearm. They don’t generate much excitement. But a mature industry doesn’t have to...

Sound suppressors are the fastest-growing segment of the firearms accessory market; their manufacturers invest in research and development knowing that innovative products are essential to success. Recently, a number of different suppressor manufacturers debuted brand-new wares. In addition, a few...

It’s certainly true that police special operations units have migrated away from 9mm submachine guns (SMGs) to variants of the AR-15 over the past decade. However, there are many agencies that still keep and train with 9mm submachine guns. Most...