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Ammo Price Increases Are Coming

1 week ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs — I’ve seen ammunition retailers talking about how the U.S. ammunition industry could be affected, and downstream, how consumers like you and me would feel the pinch.
22 LR Rifle Recommendations

1 week ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

I loved the article on S&W N-Frame Revolvers. The reviews were informative and the history of the big guns was fascinating. One question: The cylinders hold six rounds. Why were the accuracy tests done with five rounds? Keep up the good work. — Robert To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe to Gun Tests Get the next year of Gun Tests for just $24.
Sig Sauer X5 Legion 320X5-9-Legion-R2 9MM Luger

1 week ago | gun-tests.com | Joe Woolley

Virtually everyone in the Houston test group is — or was — a competitor in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Production Division. Match officials utilize different divisions to place shooters in the group where they would be most likely to compete against others using similar gear. Production Division was — or at least used to be — created to allow the masses to shoot their carry or home defense Glocks, Smith & Wessons, SIGs, etc.
Hi-Point Model 1095 Edge 10mm Auto

1 week ago | gun-tests.com | Joe Woolley

Defined as a “lightweight, short-barreled variation of an existing rifle model,” the carbine was first employed by cavalry. Fighting in a very confined area, they needed something much shorter than an infantry rifle. Shorter barrels affect muzzle velocity negatively, as did the recoil on the shoulders with a standard cartridge in a trimmed down rifle — sometimes to the point where different ammo had to be loaded for the carbines.
Gun Storage Check Week: June 1-7

1 week ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

Gun Storage Check Week is a national campaign of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)—the firearms industry trade association—to encourage all gun owners to check their firearm storage practices and, if necessary, take action to Make Sure It’s Secure. FIREARM STORAGE OPTIONSSecurely storing firearms is one of the most effective methods of helping to reduce suicide, accidents and theft.
Hi-Power Clone Vs. the Real Thing: Is the SA-35 Worth It?

2 weeks ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

Home Gun Tests+ Hi-Power Clone Vs. the Real Thing: Is the SA-35 Worth It? Current Issue Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. This website contains many older reviews. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns’ prices at the time of the original review.
Will Suppressors Be Removed from NFA Control?

2 weeks ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

On May 21, 2025 the House Rules Committee amended H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to include Sec. 2 of the Constitutional Hearing Protection Act—fully removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act of 1934. Sec. 112029 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the NFA’s excise tax and registration of suppressors.
Firearms Policy Coalition Issues Proposed Executive Actions to Protect Second Amendment Rights

2 weeks ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

The Firearms Policy Coalition announced priority policy reforms and urged the White House and Department of Justice to take immediate and meaningful action to safeguard and support the rights of peaceable gun owners across the country. The gunowners’ rights organization submitted a report to the White House and DOJ outlining numerous positive key reforms that the Trump Administration can enact to address unconstitutional and burdensome rules, regulations, and enforcement practices.
DOJ, ATF Gives in on Forced Reset Triggers

2 weeks ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

On May 16, 2025, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and Texas Gun Rights (TXGR) entered into a settlement agreement that stops further litigation and enforcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs).
Top 10 Pistol-Caliber Carbines for 2025

2 weeks ago | gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard

Defined as a “lightweight, short-barreled variation of an existing rifle model,” the carbine was first employed by cavalry. Fighting in a very confined area, they needed something much shorter than an infantry rifle. Shorter barrels affect muzzle velocity negatively, as did the recoil on the shoulders with a standard cartridge in a trimmed down rifle — sometimes to the point where different ammo had to be loaded for the carbines.