I’ve had more than a few requests for this Head to Head, so I figured it was high time to pit two of the early 20th century’s ...

The rifle carried by the US Marine Corps has evolved significantly, and it has come a long way from the Brown Bess and Charleville muskets used 250 years ago, but the role of those carrying it hasn’t ...

Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Matt Staff The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around ...

Flickr/Tim Evanson When the First Teddy Bear went on Sale in 1903 Morris Michtom placed two stuffed bears in his Brooklyn ...

It’s a big week for golf in western Massachusetts, as golfers are hitting the links in a big amateur tournament this weekend in Hampden.

Author Darin Wipperman provides a tantalizing glimpse into the world of Berdan’s sharpshooters during the American Civil War.

McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston said Republican board member Lyndsay Bloomfield announced her resignation via ...

My favorite gun is inoperable, so I have not shot it. It is one of two weapons that my dad brought back from the Philippines ...

Located on the Potomac River 11-1/2 miles south of Washington, Fort Hunt Park’s 105 grassy acres provides hours of entertainment and relaxation for thousands of Mount Vernon’s residents and ...