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Why a 1986 Law Turned Ordinary Machine Guns Into Six-Figure Investments Almost Nobody Saw Coming
A little-noticed change in federal law froze the civilian machine gun supply on May 19, 1986, and that single date transformed once-ordinary firearms into scarce, high-dollar assets. The result was a strange mix of gun law, collector psychology, and economics that pushed some transferable machine guns into six-figure territory.
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9 Modular Handguns That Let Shooters Swap Grip Size Without Buying an Entirely New Gun
A look at nine popular modular handguns that let shooters change grip size and fit without replacing the whole pistol.
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8 Bullpup Shotguns and Rifles That Are Finally Making the Design Mainstream in America
A look at eight bullpup shotguns and rifles helping move this compact firearm design into the American mainstream.
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The Hollywood Silencer Myth That’s About to Get Tested by Millions of New Buyers
Suppressors are surging into the mainstream, and that means a lot of new buyers are about to learn how different real-world use is from the whisper-quiet fantasy sold by movies. The next few years could reshape how Americans think about noise, safety, and the gear itself.
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The Popular Duty Pistol Facing Hundreds of Lawsuits Over Claims It Can Fire Without Anyone Pulling the Trigger
The SIG Sauer P320 became one of America’s most successful duty pistols, then landed in a legal and public safety storm. Here is how claims of uncommanded firing, jury verdicts, and the company’s response turned a bestselling sidearm into one of the gun world’s biggest controversies.
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Why Beretta Lost the US Military’s Sidearm Contract After Three Decades as the Standard-Issue Pistol
After serving as America’s standard military sidearm for more than 30 years, the Beretta M9 was replaced by Sig Sauer’s P320-based M17 and M18. The change was not about one fatal flaw, but a mix of aging design, shifting battlefield needs, modularity, cost, and procurement priorities.
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9 New Rifle Chamberings Debuting in 2026 That Serious Hunters Are Already Asking About
A forward-looking gallery on nine rifle chamberings expected to make noise in 2026 and why hunters are already paying attention.
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8 Numbers That Show Just How Massive the Gun Industry’s Biggest Trade Show Actually Is
A numbers-driven look at the extraordinary scale, reach, and economic footprint of the firearms industry’s largest annual trade show.
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9 Optics and Accessories From This Year’s Biggest Gun Show That Are Worth the Hype
The 9 standout optics from SHOT Show 2026 bring smarter ranging, clearer views, better reticles, and advanced imaging to the field
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The Expired Patent That Let Hundreds of Companies Legally Copy America’s Most Famous Pistol Design
Once John Browning's core 1911 patent expired in 1928, the basic design became fair game for competitors. That single legal turning point helped turn America's most famous pistol into one of the most copied handgun platforms ever made.
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The Federal License Almost Nobody Knows About That Lets Collectors Buy Historic Guns Through the Mail
For firearms collectors, the federal Curio and Relic license opens a narrow but fascinating door into American gun history. It is inexpensive, surprisingly accessible, and often misunderstood, especially when people confuse collecting with dealing.
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9 Things About the CMP That Most Gun Owners Have No Idea They’re Eligible For
A practical look at surprising Civilian Marksmanship Program opportunities, benefits, and access many gun owners do not realize may apply to them.