Known for its AR-15-style rifles, Windham Weaponry has reopened under new leadership. Still operating in Maine, several former Windham Weaponry and Bushmaster employees were brought back to help the brand's revival.

Gil Ash of the Optimum Shotgun Performance shooting school has been teaching sporting clays for more than 35 years. Managing Editor Jack Oller joined Ash at an OSP travel clinic hosted at the Rock Ridge Sportsmens Club in Illinois. In this episode, Oller, Ash and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole discuss the lessons from the clinic and how far sporting clays has evolved.

Is the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12-GA. practical for self-defense or a fun fad?

After four days of morning presentations on the latest firearms, optics, suppressors, ammunition and accessories, attendees were transported to the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex, Colorado's premier shooting destination.

In this episode of Guns & Ammo's “The Buzz” podcast, Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole and Field Editor Keith Wood interview Mr. James to learn the influences on his life, including his Hollywood-actor parents and his service in the U.S. Army as an Ordnance officer stationed in England.

Guns & Ammo's Eric Poole and Patrick Sweeney are joined by Federal Premium's Christopher Laack to discuss the .32 Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Magnum and the .327 Federal Magnum.

Guns & Ammo Rifle and Optics Editor and former Special Forces sniper Tom Beckstrand discusses the 25 Creedmoor rifle setup that he used to shoot the 2025 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge match in Utah. Beckstrand highlights his military career as well as his history with the Precision Rifle Series. Beckstrand is joined by Guns & Ammo Field Editor Keith Wood.

Mass-producing factories in Turkey manufacture, re-create and innovate firearms for the world market. The U.S. is Turkey's largest customer. After visiting nine gun-making companies in Turkey during February 2025, Guns & Ammo Editor-in-Chief interviewed SDS Arms Engineer Gaines Davis with Handgun Editor James Tarr.

Jason Burton is the owner of Heirloom Precision and one of the most sought-after pistolsmiths in the trade. His passion for shooting the 1911 led him to dedicating his career to elevating John Browning's masterpiece to its functional and esthetic peak. He operates a one-man shop where he creates bespoke pistols one at a time until the job is complete. An active competitive shooter, Burton won the Arizona IDPA Championship in 2002. Burton is a professional member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild and is the Co-Author of the Vicker's Guide to the 1911 Volumes 1 & 2.

The Savage Revel revives the brand's history in making lever-actions. It is available in either a Classic model with straight grip or a Deluxe model with a curved grip and enhanced stock. Both .22 rimfire lever-action rifles proved fun and reliable to shoot and are very affordable. Field Editor Craig Boddington tested and evaluated this pair for Guns & Ammo's August 2025 issue. Boddington compares the inspiration for these lever guns, as well as the details, with Managing Editor Jack Oller and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole.

Handgun Editor James Tarr is a former police officer and private investigator who describes his journey to becoming a USPSA Grand Master, successful science-fiction book author, and frequent contributor to the world's most widely read firearm publications.

Guns & Ammo interviews Century Arms' Vice President of Business Development and Marketing Adam Ruonala and discusses the popular Canik line of handguns including the Mete MC9 Prime in 9mm.

From a young Georgia boy, to combat as a U.S. Marine EOD Tech, to becoming a Fox News contributor, Johnny Joey Jones discusses his career becoming a journalist and reflects on life in and out of uniform.

David Westerhout went from competing as a javelin thrower for the UK in 1954 and representing England as a 400-meter hurdler in 1958 to shooting in the World Combat Pistol Championships in 1977 for Rhodesia. Westerhout gained notoriety for his dryfire training that led to victory. As Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, he competed in the rapid-fire pistol event at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, Russia. Field Editor Keith Wood traveled to Zimbabwe to interview Westerhout, one of the most unlikely world champion shooters the sport has known.

Following the announcement of the Springfield Armory Kuna on April 15, 2025, Jim Tarr, author of Guns & Ammo's review of the Kuna (“Wild Weasel,” July 2025), joined Mike Humphries, media relations manager for Springfield Armory, and Eric R. Poole, editor-in-chief, to discuss one of the hottest new firearms.

Don't miss the June 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo, which lands on newsstands on May 6th. It features James Tarr's review of the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm, a roller-locked semiautomatic pistol with an optional Strike Industries folding brace.

Field Editor Keith Wood went on assignment to the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia, where he interviewed Dr. David Kopel, attorney and gun rights advocate, and Jordan Egli and Phillip Harding, employees of Burris Optics and Steiner, which are based in Colorado.

Eric Poole, Jack Oller and Jim Tarr talk about the features and columns in the May '25 issue, which hits newsstands on April 1st. You can read about Ed Brown's 25th Anniversary and the Kobra Carry G4 Dual Caliber Kit, an upgrade that affords shooters the choice between shooting 9mm or .45 ACP.

Sellmark Corporation is a Texas-based manufacturer led by founder and CEO James Sellers. In this episode, Sellers discusses thermal technology and its commercial evolution from the battlefield with Guns & Ammo's Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole and Rifle & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand. The conversation includes highlights such as the latest Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF thermal imaging riflescopes and Dark30, a thermal camera that can be mounted to various motor vehicles and off-road UTVs.

D'Arcy Echols has spent the last five decades building custom sporting rifles. His dedication to his craft and attention to detail has made him one of the most sought-after gunmakers in the trade. As a lifelong backcountry hunter and professional guide, Echols brings vast real world field experience to his building approach. We discuss Echols' background, career progression, and the evolution of his rifle designs including deep-dive on his iconic Legend rifle and the process of creating the new LX-1.

Silencer Central and Banish Suppressors Founder and CEO Brandon Maddox, as well as engineer Lukas VanLaecken, join Guns & Ammo to discuss the Banish 9K, a 2.7-ounce 3D-printed titanium suppressor developed for 9mm pistols, subguns and carbines.

Eric Poole, Jack Oller and Antonio Acitelli talk about features and columns in the April '25 issue which will hit the newsstands on March 4th. You can read about the Taurus GX2, Hornady's .338 ARC and we continue our series about Vintage Sniper Rifles.

The Buzz sits down with Hamilton Bowen, founder of Bowen Classic Arms. Bowen is one of the world's most sought after revolver makers and is a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild as well as the American Pistolsmith's Guild. Bowen specializes in crafting exquisitely tuned double and single-action revolvers in a wide variety of chamberings. They discuss the progression of his career, a few notable guns that he has built over the years as well as his book, The Custom Revolver.

On January 30, 2025, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the prohibition on 18- to 20-year-olds purchasing firearms violates the Second Amendment. What does this mean for the future of those in this age bracket exercising their rights to firearms?

“Spent Cases” columnist and author Keith Wood is an avid hunter, firearm collector, and Second Amendment advocate. Wood is an attorney and lobbyist with more than 20 years of experience, including service with the National Rifle Association.

Following the 2025 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Guns & Ammo's editors reflect on reports from the Range Day, after-dark parties, and identify the most talked about new handguns, rifles, cartridges, and optics.

Peak Alloy case technology from Federal Ammunition enables 80,000-psi chamber pressure, and 3,000 feet-per-second velocities with 170-grain-class bullets out of 20-inch barrels. Guns & Ammo tested the 7mm Backcountry on safari in Africa using a Gunwerks Clymer equipped with a Silencer Central Banish suppressor. Federal reveals development history and answers subscribers' frequently asked questions. G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Federal Rifle Cartridge Product Manager Eric Miller. Learn more at https://www.federalpremium.com/backcountry.html and read our full report in the March 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo.

Looking back on new rifles introduced in 2024 including the Guns & Ammo Rifle of the Year award winner, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20/20S. Also discussed is Ruger's and HK's 75th anniversaries, lever-action trends, Hammerli's Force B1 .22 rimfire, Gunwerks in Africa, Winchester's XPR in .400 Legend, Taurus Expedition, Smith & Wesson Response and Springfield Armory Boundary. G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Photographer Mark Fingar.