When you hear “CZ”, the first thing that comes to mind is the Česká Zbrojovka factory in Czechia (Czech Republic), famous for their CZ pistols, Scorpion submachineguns, and Bren rifles that our own James Reese recently tested. But there was one more CZ, the Yugoslavian factory called Crvena Zastava (which means “Red Banner” in Serbian), which also used the “CZ” designation for some of their rifles and pistols, the most famous being CZ99.

Photo Of The Day - Finnish conscripts were engaged in a unique training exercise, learning to handle U.S. service weapons, specifically the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. The training took place in the dense forests of Upinniemi, Finland, as part of a collaborative effort with U.S. Marines. This exercise was a component of the 2024 Reconnaissance/Counter-Reconnaissance deployment in the Baltic Sea region, under Task Force 61/2.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last time we talked about my top 5 favorite summer carry guns. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a read. This week, I wanted to talk about another important aspect when it comes to carrying concealed which is rotating between too many guns. This isn’t typically a problem for beginners who are just getting into guns but will more than likely impact those of us who have a number of options to carry on a given day. Let’s take a closer look at switching your carry gun too often.

If you head southeast toward Arlington from the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, you will soon come to a small industrial park just off of Highway 287. Nestled in with several other businesses including a manufacturing company and machine shop, a laser etching/engraving operation, and a metal and Cerakote finishing service, you will find a premium firearms manufacturer: Lone Star Armory. Founded in 2006, LSA’s Texas-proud DNA is comprised of critical lessons learned from warfighting and law enforcement, a heritage of competition shooting and auto racing, and an obsessive passion for the pursuit of absolute excellence in every aspect of the mission, right down to the minutiae of every individual component or process.

The board at Vista Outdoors is unanimously behind a restructuring plan that will see the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) buying its ammo-related business, with the rest of the company restructuring after the sale.

Back in the heady days of the Roman Empire, a centurion commanded 100 soldiers. Today, for only four hundred bucks, you, too, can become a commander of sorts with the Century Arms Centurion 11, a 1911-style pistol chambered in the classic .45 ACP.

In our continuing coverage of Lynx Brutality 2024, we’re bringing back Les Winner of Polaris Logistics. Les, as many of you know, does a lot of work behind the scenes at each Brutality match, often helping competitors transport their firearms across the globe in the most hassle-free way possible. In addition to trafficking arms, Les also spends a lot of time on his own YouTube channel -  Pegasus Tests - testing out tons of different styles of modern and retro military gear. Today Les and I discuss some of his favorite firearms from Lynx Brutality 2024, as well as some of his other observations about this match, and others like it after having been through the Lynx gauntlet himself a couple of times now. Please welcome back Les Winner to the show!

JamesReeves  brings you an exclusive interview with Ron Cohen, the CEO of SIG Sauer, at SIG's headquarters during the SIG NEXT event. This no-holds-barred conversation covers everything from the best guns SIG has ever made to Ron's personal favorites. We delve into the future of the P365 series, including exciting developments like the SIG P365 Fuse.

When it comes to firearms, we all start somewhere. Many of us began our shooting experience as kids, often being handed the family rimfire rifle or side-by-side shotgun in bone-stock configuration. It’s not until months or years later that shooters decide to add functional improvements in the way of accessories, and then continue to refine these changes by adding (or removing) pieces as we improve. Silencers (or suppressors) should be viewed as just another accessory that adds functionality to a system that is outfitted for you and your missions. To be clear, a ‘mission’ can be a defensive situation or a purely fun range toy.

Photo Of The Day - To the horizon and beyond. Today beyond means Thebephatshwa Air Base in Botswana, where members of the Botswana Defence Force practice shooting behind barriers during a Joint Combined Exchange Training. Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The country is renowned for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, including the Okavango Delta, and the Kalahari Desert.

Charter Arms has once again unceremoniously debuted some more revolvers that we needed to hunt down to learn more about. We previously spent 6 weeks covering “The Professional” series, and I heard your feedback - you were utterly burnt out listening to me prattle on about one manufacturer for a month and a half. So, today we are going to introduce you to the Charter Arms Mastiff series which consists of 6 unique models to tempt your wallet, and we are covering all of them today!

Last year at TriggerCon, VKTR Industries introduced their new piston-driven VK1 AR-15 in rifle and pistol configurations. At this year’s GunCon 2024 at Brownells, they introduced their brand new VKTR Industries DI Bolt Carrier Group for Direct-Impingement AR-15 rifles and pistols. This new DI BCG features the same precision cam geometry as the VK-1 piston rifle’s BCG, the goal of which is to have a smoother operation and less contact inside the receiver during lockup and unlock of the bolt.

Ed Brown is well-known in the world of 1911 handguns, and the Kobra Carry model has long been a staple in their lineup. For the 25th anniversary of the Kobra Carry, Ed Brown is releasing a dual-caliber kit. Let’s take a look at the features.

Riton Optics has two new red dot sights available. Both models are in the 3 Tactix series and fit common mounting footprints for micro reflex sights. Both models also boast a battery life of more than 50,000 hours from a side-loaded CR1632 battery.

1791 Gunleather has introduced two new holsters comprising the Military Classic series. Both models are leather and revivals of classic US military designs. If you have either a 1911 or Hi-Power clone (or would like to) keep reading to check them out.

Bergara rifles have a rich history rooted in the Basque region of Spain, known for its long-standing tradition of fine craftsmanship in firearms. Established in the early 2000s, Bergara gained recognition for their precision barrels, which were initially produced for other firearm manufacturers. Their popularity soon led to the development of their complete rifle systems. Combining state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques with traditional gun-making skills, Bergara quickly earned a reputation for producing accurate and reliable rifles, catering to hunters, shooters, and tactical users worldwide. Over the years, Bergara has expanded its product line and continued to refine its offerings, becoming a prominent name in the long-range precision market.