Are Shotguns the Best Option for Home Defense?
Shotguns are a popular choice for home defense, but are they the "best" option for you? That depends on your situation. Here's an honest...
Top 10 Centerfire Bolt-Action Rifles for 2026
Gun Tests has evaluated many bolt-action rifles in various chamberings over the last few years, and we've often NOT liked some market favorites because...
What Gun Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
Here are some solid pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns known for their reliability. And the bonus? They don’t cost a lot of money! These...
Five Top Used 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2026
Over the past five years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 25 concealable pistols chambered in 9mm Luger. Of these compact and subcompact...
What Long Gun Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
Here are some solid budget-friendly rifles and shotguns known for their reliability. Generally, rimfire rifles and .410-bore shotguns are less expensive because they don’t...
Court Brief Slams Trump DOJ’s Defense of NFA
One gun group is taking on Trump's Department of Justice for the DOJ's aggressively defending the National Firearms Act and other federal gun control...
DOJ Says USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions Are Unconstitutional
A landmark opinion from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declared on January 15, 2026 that the federal statute prohibiting the...
DOJ Sues D.C. Police for 2A Violations
The Justice Department recently sued the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), alleging that the District government and MPD unconstitutionally ban the AR-15...
Top 10 Compact 9mm Pistols for 2026
The 9mm Luger cartridge, also known as the 9x19 NATO or 9mm Parabellum, has become the favorite chambering for self-defense pistols in all handgun...



































