Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2025 i Guns & Ammo

I HANG OUT ON X (formerly Twitter) and read a lot of posts by entertaining gun people — some knowledgeable, others not so much. However, both types make me think. Recently, posts were flying fast about how there doesn’t seem to be evidence that any private citizen involved in a defensive shooting has ever reloaded their handgun during a fight, so carrying a spare magazine was simply an affectation. Two days later, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Some on the internet celebrated his death and advocated for more violence against political opponents. President Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization. The spare magazine argument on X disappeared instantly. People have been confronted with an ugly reality. The odds that a private citizen will need to reload their gun in a…

@GUNSANDAMMOMAG FOUNDED BY HIS DAD IN 1948, Robert “Bob” Nosler carried his father’s business beyond bullet making. Though Nosler is best known for John Nosler’s Partition bullet, it was Bob who was the driving force behind the company’s first reloading manual in 1976, the Ballistic Tip in 1984, and returning the company to family ownership in 1988. By 2005, Nosler was more than simply “a bullet company”; it had become a shooting sports brand. Nosler is now a business that manufactures bullets, brass, ammunition, firearms and suppressors. Bob overcame a lot of resistance along the way, but he knew it would be successful. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and served aboard the USS Nathan Hale. It’s believed he developed his meticulous nature while working on…

THE BEST WAY to improve your shooting skills is to receive professional instruction. A competent instructor will lay the framework for your success by teaching proper technique and, just as importantly, diagnosing and helping to correct errors detrimental to performance. This is far more efficient and, in the long run, less expensive than learning through trial and error. The problem is, despite your diligence and the instructor’s ability, a weekend or even a weeklong course won’t give you enough repetitions of a technique to master it. To truly anchor a skill, you’ll need plenty of practice after the course to develop and maintain what you were taught. While practicing under the tutelage of a qualified shooting instructor is ideal, it’s usually not a realistic option. Most of the time, you’ll…

The Warne Vapor bipod features a pair of aluminum legs and mount assembly, and steel hardware, targeting an affordable price-point. The bipod height is adjustable from 7.3 to 10½ inches with eight leg positions. Picatinny and M-Lok mounting interfaces are included. $100 WARNE’s scope rings come to mind when I hear the name. With so many options, there is set of Warne rings or a cantilever mount that fits your needs, often at a reasonable price. Bipods were natural progression in product development when Warne introduced its first bipod — the Skyline Precision Bipod in 2019. Skyline Lite and Pro models followed in 2024. Turning aluminum into precision rings and bipods requires superior machining and quality control, both a part of the brand’s DNA. The company turned heads in the…

REFINISHED NAZI P.35 HIGH POWER Q: Long ago, my father-in-law passed away and I inherited this 9mm FN pistol and holster. I assume it was made for the German government in the 1930s. It came to me with a leather holster, a spare magazine and plated silver. The slide reads “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE”. I’m happy to learn more about it. You are welcome to publish any information you find. As a former 336th Assault Helicopter Vietnam gunship pilot, I’ve done my share of shooting, but I’m retired now. P. H.Winnetka, Illinois A: The Waffenamt on your P.35 “High Power” indicates it was indeed built at FN during German occupation in World War II. Originally, it would have been blued. However, at some point in its history, it was…

FIFTY YEARS AGO, Burris unveiled the Fullfield line of rifle-scopes, which became known for presenting an exceptionally wide field of view. In the years since, Fullfield scopes featured increased light transmission while keeping the price palatable to most working-class riflemen. These principles have always guided the Fullfield line, but the newest generation of these scopes brings unprecedented performance at a price that remains within reach. Field of view continues to be one of the areas where the Fullfield shines. While Burris no longer dominates in this area, these inexpensive scopes have fields of view that are just as wide as scopes that cost seven or eight times as much. All these models have second focal plane (SFP) reticles and are best suited to hunting or casual plinking at ranges up…

GUNS & AMMO EDITORS, contributors and staff have finalized the list of recipients for the firearm industry’s most prestigious annual award. Through extensive testing and evaluation, including field use, industry events and consumer input, G&A considered the merits of every new product. Nominations and voting were conducted at the conclusion of the annual Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) Roundtable in Grand Junction, Colorado. Only products commercially available as of the fourth quarter of 2025 — and products not eligible for the previous year’s awards — qualified for consideration. When possible, G&A acquired multiple samples of each nominated product to achieve a representative evaluation. Products that warranted any doubt in reliability or durability were struck from the list of candidates. All-new designs — as well as those demonstrating the most potential to…

WHAT ARE THE MOST popular firearm trends for 2025? Suppressors and everyday carry (EDC) subjects continue to dominate the interests of gun owners. With the repeal of the $200 tax stamp for suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs) taking effect January 2026, demand is expected to increase. And, of course, compact handguns continue to be the top-selling firearms. The firearms industry is symbiotic. Firearms don’t function without ammunition. The opposite is equally true. An advancement in one category drives development in another. Such is the case with the Fiocchi CovertX pistol and Hyperformance Defense SBR Enhanced ammo lines. It’s not conventional to review new pistol and rifle cartridges in one space. However, CovertX and Hyperformance Defense SBR share one important quality despite use in different firearm platforms — both are optimized…

IN DECEMBER 2024, the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast released its first episode on YouTube, Spotify and gunsandammo.com. Initially, each episode focused on new or upcoming products, which served to anchor the conversation as it found footing. Topics have branched out to include exclusive interviews, product comparisons and general industry overviews. Additionally, the Buzz has allowed our team to show off the work that goes into producing the content Guns & Ammo is known for. As the longest-serving contributor to Guns & Ammo, as well as its former editor-in-chief, Garry James has been writing for more than 53 years. His wealth of firearm knowledge still serves readers through his “Gun Room” column appearing in every issue. One of the latest episodes of the Buzz Podcast was dedicated to Mr. James,…

WHEN SOFTWARE ENGINEER Dave Matheny founded Silencer Shop in 2010, he wasn’t trying to disrupt the industry, he just wanted to protect his son’s hearing. Matheny’s son was born deaf in one ear. As a caring father, he wanted to safeguard his remaining hearing while enjoying a shooting and hunting lifestyle. His suppressor-buying experience was so negative that he started his own business to simplify the process. Silencer Shop has become an industry leader. With such success comes responsibility, so Matheny and his team decided to make a difference in protecting the rights of Americans. Silencer Shop (silencer-shop.com) has been quietly working to advance the cause of suppressor rights for years. Until recently, though, that work wasn’t public. When President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill…