Guns & Ammo

This video features legendary competitive shooter Julie Golob discussing her extensive career. She shares insights into her early training with her father, her time in the U.S. Army and the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), and her transitions to Smith & Wesson and, notably, Team Springfield Armory in 2025. Golob also reveals her favorite new firearms.

This YouTube video features Jarrod Grove, Senior Brand Manager at Caldwell, discussing the innovative Caldwell Claycopter on the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast. The Claycopter, recognized as the 2025 G&A Innovation of the Year, is a portable disc thrower designed for sporting shotguns. Initially popular in the civilian market, its potential for drone defense training has attracted interest from law enforcement and military. The discussion also touches upon new additions to the Claycopter product line, aiming to reignite excitement in shotgun shooting.

This video announces the revival of Windham Weaponry, a company renowned for its AR-15-style rifles, now under new ownership. The resurgence sees the return of experienced former Bushmaster and Windham Weaponry employees. While maintaining its AR-pattern rifle offerings, the company is broadening its product line to include Turkish shotguns and ammunition. The description also teases upcoming suppressor releases and features an interview with Rick Gibbs of Windham Weaponry and Eric R. Poole, Editor-in-Chief of Guns & Ammo, discussing these developments.

This YouTube video focuses on the visual challenges involved in shooting shotguns, featuring guest Gil Ash from the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast. The content likely delves into the perceptual and technical aspects of aiming and firing a shotgun, with implications for marksmanship and accuracy. The video aims to provide insights from an experienced guest on a popular firearms podcast, offering a blend of practical advice and discussion relevant to shotgun enthusiasts.

This video from the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast features Gil Ash discussing and debunking common myths surrounding faster shotgun ammunition. The content focuses on applying mathematical analysis to real-world claims about shotgun round velocity and performance, aiming to provide factual information to viewers interested in firearms.

This video features Gil Ash from Optimum Shotgun Performance, a renowned instructor with over 35 years of experience, teaching sporting clays. Managing Editor Jack Oller and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole join Ash at a travel clinic hosted at the Rock Ridge Sportsmens Club in Illinois. They discuss lessons learned from the clinic, the evolution of sporting clays, and review the Guns & Ammo suitable for the sport. Specifically, Oller uses Browning's Citori 825 Sporting and Federal's Masterclass shotshells, highlighting their suitability for sporting clays.

This video provides a review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock, a compact, semi-automatic, 12-gauge firearm. The review explores its suitability for home defense and close-quarters environments, contrasting it with its pump-action predecessor, the 590 Shockwave. Featuring insights from Mossberg's Senior Director of Marketing Richard Kirk, Guns & Ammo's Managing Editor Jack Oller, and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, the discussion delves into the firearm's design, its unique gas system, portability, and overall utility as a self-defense tool. The content aims to determine if the 990 Aftershock is a fleeting trend or a genuinely practical firearm.

This video captures highlights from the 2025 Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) Roundtable, a long-standing industry event for outdoor media and firearm leaders. The event featured presentations on new firearms, optics, suppressors, ammunition, and accessories. Attendees experienced new products from Smith & Wesson, including the M&P9 Shield X, 617, 610, and FPC. Kimber showcased its 2K11 lineup, and Aimpoint demonstrated its COA red-dot sight. Savage introduced the 110 in 7mm Backcountry and the AC30 Back Over Barrel suppressor. Advances in 3D-printed suppressor technology were highlighted through a collaboration on Ruger's RXD30Ti suppressors with Dead Air Silencers. Benelli's AI shotgun barrel technology, Hornady ammunition, and Canik TTI pistols were also featured.

This video emphasizes the crucial importance of "follow through" in self-defense firearm engagement. It defines follow through beyond just the trigger pull, focusing on maintaining sight picture, assessing shot placement, and staying mentally engaged until the threat is neutralized. The content is aimed at responsible gun owners seeking to enhance their defensive shooting skills, offering practical drills and mindset advice for high-stress situations. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for ongoing content related to defensive shooting, threat engagement, and self-defense training.

This video features Garry James, a long-standing contributor and former Editor-in-Chief of Guns & Ammo magazine, discussing firearms and related accoutrements. In an interview on "The Buzz" podcast, James shares insights into his influences, including his Hollywood actor parents and his U.S. Army Ordnance officer service in England. Having contributed to Guns & Ammo since 1972 and holding the Editor-in-Chief position from 1997-2001, he continues to write compelling features on pre-World War II arms and ammunition. The video also promotes reader interaction by inviting questions and photos related to firearms via email for his column.

This video provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to draw a concealed carry firearm from the appendix position. It focuses on developing speed, control, and confidence for self-defense situations. Key fundamentals covered include proper grip, garment clearing, safe draw angles, and reholstering techniques. The tutorial aims to help both beginners and experienced concealed carriers improve their draw stroke, emphasizing common mistakes to avoid. It also promotes subscribing for further content on concealed carry, gear, and self-defense strategies.

This video provides practical instruction on integrating flashlights into home defense strategies for gun owners. It covers techniques for threat identification, target illumination, and maintaining firearm control in low-light environments. The content emphasizes using flashlights to disorient intruders and enhance defensive capabilities, aiming to build confidence and preparedness in stressful situations. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more self-defense and home protection tips.