The best semi-auto shotguns fire rounds reliably and cycle quickly. Even in lighter platforms, they soak up recoil and swing ...

Let me tell you straight up: if you’re venturing into bear country thinking a handgun is your ultimate safety net, you’re ...

If there’s one thing backcountry hunters should agree on when it comes to picking between revolvers and semi-autos for bear defense it is this: Neither is ideal. A bear, whether attacking out of fear, ...

The first semi-automatic rifle ever made was the Henry Repeating Rifle produced in 1862. Although it’s not a true semi-automatic rifle of today, it was the first time in history that offered rapid ...