Eric Poole, Jack Oller and Jim Tarr talk about the features and columns in the May '25 issue, which hits newsstands on April 1st. You can read about Ed Brown's 25th Anniversary and the Kobra Carry G4 Dual Caliber Kit, an upgrade that affords shooters the choice between shooting 9mm or .45 ACP.

Sellmark Corporation is a Texas-based manufacturer led by founder and CEO James Sellers. In this episode, Sellers discusses thermal technology and its commercial evolution from the battlefield with Guns & Ammo's Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole and Rifle & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand. The conversation includes highlights such as the latest Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF thermal imaging riflescopes and Dark30, a thermal camera that can be mounted to various motor vehicles and off-road UTVs.

D'Arcy Echols has spent the last five decades building custom sporting rifles. His dedication to his craft and attention to detail has made him one of the most sought-after gunmakers in the trade. As a lifelong backcountry hunter and professional guide, Echols brings vast real world field experience to his building approach. We discuss Echols' background, career progression, and the evolution of his rifle designs including deep-dive on his iconic Legend rifle and the process of creating the new LX-1.

Silencer Central and Banish Suppressors Founder and CEO Brandon Maddox, as well as engineer Lukas VanLaecken, join Guns & Ammo to discuss the Banish 9K, a 2.7-ounce 3D-printed titanium suppressor developed for 9mm pistols, subguns and carbines.

Eric Poole, Jack Oller and Antonio Acitelli talk about features and columns in the April '25 issue which will hit the newsstands on March 4th. You can read about the Taurus GX2, Hornady's .338 ARC and we continue our series about Vintage Sniper Rifles.

The Buzz sits down with Hamilton Bowen, founder of Bowen Classic Arms. Bowen is one of the world's most sought after revolver makers and is a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild as well as the American Pistolsmith's Guild. Bowen specializes in crafting exquisitely tuned double and single-action revolvers in a wide variety of chamberings. They discuss the progression of his career, a few notable guns that he has built over the years as well as his book, The Custom Revolver.

On January 30, 2025, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the prohibition on 18- to 20-year-olds purchasing firearms violates the Second Amendment. What does this mean for the future of those in this age bracket exercising their rights to firearms?

“Spent Cases” columnist and author Keith Wood is an avid hunter, firearm collector, and Second Amendment advocate. Wood is an attorney and lobbyist with more than 20 years of experience, including service with the National Rifle Association.

Following the 2025 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Guns & Ammo's editors reflect on reports from the Range Day, after-dark parties, and identify the most talked about new handguns, rifles, cartridges, and optics.

Peak Alloy case technology from Federal Ammunition enables 80,000-psi chamber pressure, and 3,000 feet-per-second velocities with 170-grain-class bullets out of 20-inch barrels. Guns & Ammo tested the 7mm Backcountry on safari in Africa using a Gunwerks Clymer equipped with a Silencer Central Banish suppressor. Federal reveals development history and answers subscribers' frequently asked questions. G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Federal Rifle Cartridge Product Manager Eric Miller. Learn more at https://www.federalpremium.com/backcountry.html and read our full report in the March 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo.

Looking back on new rifles introduced in 2024 including the Guns & Ammo Rifle of the Year award winner, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20/20S. Also discussed is Ruger's and HK's 75th anniversaries, lever-action trends, Hammerli's Force B1 .22 rimfire, Gunwerks in Africa, Winchester's XPR in .400 Legend, Taurus Expedition, Smith & Wesson Response and Springfield Armory Boundary. G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Photographer Mark Fingar.