Top black powder producer in the U.S. is back in business
John Tertuliani
October 13, 2023
The Hodgdon Powder Co. purchased GOEX in 2009. Production of black powder continued until Hodgdon closed the plant in 2021.
Firearms
Precision shooting: Handload for increased accuracy and lethality
Jerry Bush
October 11, 2023
For very good reason, ammunition assembled in a factory will never match the benchmark attainable for hunters who load cartridges by hand.
The primary goal of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute is
California’s governor signs bill raising taxes on guns and ammo
Associated Press
October 4, 2023
California will ban people from carrying firearms in most public places while doubling the taxes on guns and ammunition sold in the state under two new laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Sept. 26 that will
Struggles continue with New York State’s new firearms and ammunition background check system
Dan Ladd
September 29, 2023
New York State Rifle and Pistol Association President Tom King says he’s never had any run-ins with the law. So, he was surprised that when sampling New York’s new firearms and ammunition background check system
Dealers face challenges on day one as New York State Police background check system debuts on firearm, ammunition sales
Dan Ladd
September 14, 2023
Although it was initially uncertain if it would happen as scheduled, on Sept. 13 the New York State Police began processing background checks for firearm, shotgun, rifle, and ammunition transactions in New York.
In California, proposed tax on guns, ammo would pay for school safety
Associated Press
September 13, 2023
California lawmakers on Sept. 7 voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for gun violence prevention programs and security improvements at public schools.
The federal government already
Video: Master these shotgunning basics
Ron Hustvedt
September 9, 2023
Jason Gentz with Gentz Sporting Arms and Outdoor News Junior Pro Team captain Vivian Hustvedt go over the shotgunning basics that can help new shooters.
Does your shotgun fit you? It’s important, and here’s how to address the issue
Jerry Bush
September 8, 2023
Imagine that you purchased a quality, semi-automatic shotgun, primarily for hunting upland game birds and occasionally shattering flying discs.
The shotgun you chose was designed with input from renowned world champion shooters like Jerry
Commentary: Are Wisconsin gun show privacy protections needed?
Corey Graff
September 6, 2023
Recently a letter mailed from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) to gun show organizers around the state has left some show promoters and vendors wondering if strengthened privacy protections for small-table vendors are needed.
