First Look Videos

American Cop editor Erick Gelhaus has a First Look at Ammo Inc.'s Streak ammunition. Only visible within 30º of the shooter's point of view, it gives you...

Works like a gun, without the consequences. GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat checks in with Byrna Technologies taking a First Look at less-lethal options...

Introducing the newest member of the 94 Pro family of 12-gauge shotguns — the Optic-Ready 940 Pro Tactical shotgun.

Real Avid's AR15 Armorer's Master Kit Pro has all the tools needed to build, repair or customize your AR15. American Handgunner Editor, Tom McHales gets a...

With their line of pistol and universal speedloaders, Elite Tactical Systems created a solution to that ache you feel after loading rounds.

FMG's Roy Huntington takes a First Look at Armscor's M200 & M206 revolver series, ideal for self defense and concealed carry. Chambered in .38 Special,...

Made in America and providing sure-fire precision, editors Brent Wheat and Tom McHale take a close First Look at the Staccato family of handguns. It's a...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington looks at Ruger's new Wrangler revolver chambered in .22LR.

Speed Tac's new AR Bolt Carrier is a game changer! It allows the shooter to insert a fully loaded magazine with the bolt closed and a round in the chamber.

FMG's Roy Huntington takes a very close First Look at Federal’s new high-performance 30 Super Carry.

FMG Publication's Roy Huntington does a complete review of the 5.56mm Hellion. Featuring a "bullpup configuration," Roy highlights and discusses the other...

Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington chronographs and tests this new 10mm from S&W. Designed to shoot bigger, faster, flatter and farther, the S&W M&P...

GUNS Magazine Editor Brent Wheat spends time with Mossberg's Director of Media Relations getting schooled on how to shoot with a red dot sight on the...

Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington reviews, tests and shoots the Hi-Point C9 9mm handgun. Find out why he likes it and thinks it's a great gun for the...

In this First Look, GUNS Magazine Editor Brent Wheat takes a Red Dot Sight class at Gunsite Academy. Sitting down with Gunsite Range Master Chris Currie,...

A compact 9mm firepower for everyday carry! Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at Springfield Armory's newly released Ronin EMP. Part...

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat attended the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round Up and talked with Gunsite CEO, Ken Campbell on why Pat Rogers is so memorable.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington gives a complete review of Springfield Armory's new all steel Garrison 5" 1911 in .45 ACP!

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains the benefits of a shoulder holster and how to safely draw and re-holster.

Crimson Trace is launching a new family of new red dots — The CT RAD (Rapid Aiming Dot). Featuring a 3 MOA aiming dot, the CT RAD is built from the...

FMG's Roy Huntington does a complete review of Springfield Armory's newly released SA-35. As Roy tests it for accuracy and performance, this iconic pistol...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale spends the day at Gunsite Shooting Academy reviewing Mossberg's newly released MC2sc compact handgun.

A quick look at the newly released Springfield Armory SA 35 9mm pistol.

Find out how to take one of your favorite guns and stylize it with color case hardening by Turnbull Restoration. Roy Huntington demonstrates with the Ruger...

In this First Look, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains how to build your own target stand on wheels so you can shoot anywhere and at any...

Simple and easy to use, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how to clean the leading out of your gun with an old stand by of his - The Lewis...

For the ultimate in a defensive/trail pistol, Springfield Armory has announced the new XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP in 10mm. Special Assignments Editor Roy...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale offers another quick shooting tip on how to manage recoil when shooting a handgun.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes us back in time to the beginning of WWII with not enough 1911's to go around. S&W stepped up with a special...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at an upland bird hunting vest by Chief Upland, that offers complete comfort and the ultimate...

Are you waiting for the perfect sight picture? In this First Look, American Handgunner Editor, Tom McHale shows how to improve your handgun accuracy by...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the Turnbullized Browning Buck Mark .22 lr pistol.

Springfield Armory's Mil-Spec 1911 in .45 ACP is accurate, reliable and affordable. An entry-level defensive handgun, it combines GI proven features with...

The new single-action holster from Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather is the perfect holster for concealed carry.

An alternative to a standard AR, the Hi-Point 995 Carbine in 9mm is the perfect firearm to introduce to new shooters.

The .45 ACP 1911 Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a defensive-minded handgun loaded with custom-grade features.

Armscor's new  VRF14 defensive semi-auto shotgun can keep your home and family protected and secure. Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a...

For several years Brazilian gun maker Taurus has been offering a variety of revolvers for shooters and hunters alike. Their Raging Hunter series has been...

Special Assignments editor Roy Huntington reviews Ruger's new LCP MAX and compares it to the other pistols in the LCP family.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington looks very quickly at the just released Ruger LCP MAX. Full review and accuracy test coming up!

Roy Huntington shares his secrets on how to shoot a compact revolver smoothly, quickly and accurately.

Ramping up the game with an aluminum frame! Special Assignment Editor Roy Huntington reviews Rock Island Armory's new 9mm handgun that features a...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at this infrared thermal imaging spotter from Liemke. Scout for game or general nighttime...

Seeing your sights! Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington is making his sights bigger and better! See how the Big Sight System makes it easy to pick up...

The new Taurus GX4 9mm micro-pistol delivers maximum concealment without sacrificing performance or capacity.

Special Assignment Editor Roy Huntington looks at the latest in state-of-the-art technology being used to protect your hearing when out hunting and shooting...

Tom McHale takes a First Look at the new TaurusTX 22 Competition model and finds it has more uses than just competition.

Chambered in 9mm with 13/15+1 capacity, Suzi Huntington takes a closer first look at Mossberg's follow-up to the MC1sc — the feature-rich, compact and...

With a tip from a reader, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows an easy alternative to regular snap caps, allowing anyone to safely dry-fire a .22...

Can 100-year-old technology still keep you safe?

The perfect size for pocket carry, FMG Publication's Roy Huntington takes a close First Look at Ruger's new MAX-9 handgun.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how easy it is to change out the factory Springfield Armory Hellcat trigger for the APEX Action Enhancement...

It's your duty to be ready and American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how Walther's new 9mm Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) keeps you alert and always at...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shares how he cut down and modified his Winchester Model 94 to make it more versatile.

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how to make your own custom holster to fit a gun of your choice with the 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Holster.

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how to make your own custom holster to fit a gun of your choice with the 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Holster.

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale has a First Look at Throom Targets. Designed to replace ricochet-causing steel targets, watch as Tom shoots right...

EAA's new do-everything Girsan Regard Sport GEN 4 is a full-size pistol in 9mm that can literally do it all!

From carry to competition, EAA Corp's new do-everything Girsan Regard Sport Gen 4 is a full-size, 18+1 9mm pistol with a familiar design that can literally...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a close First Look at the new SAR 9X Platinum, featuring a smooth double-action trigger, adjustable sights and...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains how to safely load a single-action revolver for field carry — known as The Gunfighter Load — in this...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a Classic First Look at the CZ 75 B handgun and all the special features it comes with that new and old...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a Classic First Look at the CZ 75 B handgun and all the special features it comes with that new and old...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how easy it is to change a handgun's dovetailed rear sight with Real Avid's Master Sight Pusher.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at the new Benchmade Mini Osborne 945BK-1 knife and decides sometimes smaller is actually better

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale has a First Look at the 10mm Kimber Rapide (Black Ice). Cool looking and lightning-fast, 1911 catches Tom's eye with...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes another First Look at Streamlight's do-all Microstream USB Rechargeable Pocket Light.

The Ronin 1911 gives shooters a pistol that combines classic styling with modern features at a remarkably affordable price.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington has a First Look at the Nighthawk Custom/Korth Mongoose that combines engineering excellence and artistic style to...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a First Look at the newly released Springfield XD-S Mod.2 OSP that comes optics-ready with a Crimson Trace...

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a First Look at Aimpoint's fully enclosed red dot sight, the Acro P-1.

Extraordinary Assignments Editor Roy Huntington gives you a First Look at how he protects himself while doing chores around his farm in the backwoods of...

Roy Huntington goes classic on us with this First Look at his custom, cut-down Smith & Wesson Model 1917 he made 35 years ago!

Roy Huntington reviews Springfield Armory's new 9mm XD-M Elite in 3.8" Compact for control and accuracy from what he calls a big/medium size gun.

With different tools, this small pocket knife from Leatherman has Roy Huntington using it from cutting open packages to removing splinters.

First Look's Roy Huntington reviews Streamlight's new Stinger 2020, a high-performance flashlight that produces 2,000 lumens and lights up the world.

Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the new UPL OWB holster from Mitch Rosen's Express Line and what makes this holster so "extraordinary."

American Handgunner writer Will Dabbs, MD takes a First Look at Lipsey's exclusive Retro Glock P80 - a historical reproduction of the original innovative...

Will Dabbs, MD takes a First Look at Lipsey's exclusive retro GLOCK P80 — a historical reproduction of the original innovative Glock 17.

Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the Infidel OTF pocket knife from Benchmade that has a cool factor hard to describe without experiencing it.

Roy Huntington takes a First Look at how Turnbull Restoration transforms a stock Browning BL-22 from a plinker into a high quality custom family heirloom.

American Handgunner's Roy Huntington looks at how Alex Zimmerman and Guncrafter Industries takes CZ-USA's Model 75 to the ranks of a competition 1911.

Roy Huntington looks at a non-lethal option for self-defense — the LifeLite from Pepperball.

American Handgunner's Roy Huntington demonstrates the Pepperball TCP and is surprised by its potential "stopping power." See if this is the right choice to...

A sneak peek at this 8-shot 9mm revolver as American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at this ultimate target/competition/plinking handgun.

Custom touches by the Performance Center make this 9mm an even easier gun to shoot.

American Handgunner executive editor, Tom McHale reviews and demonstrates the multiple uses of the Model 1 Tomahawk from American Tomahawk company

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat learns why Sierra Bullets is partnering with True Velocity's polymer cartridges.

A sneak peek at this 8-shot 9mm revolver as American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at this ultimate target/competition/plinking handgun.

Custom touches by the Performance Center make this 9mm an even easier gun to shoot.

American Handgunner executive editor, Tom McHale reviews and demonstrates the multiple uses of the Model 1 Tomahawk from American Tomahawk company

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat learns why Sierra Bullets is partnering with True Velocity's polymer cartridges.

A SCCY pistol that is. American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington reviews SCCY's CPX-4 .380 auto as he shoots around his chickens!

Even though the Hellcat has been around for a bit, American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the recently released Desert FDE Hellcat...

First Look fun with Umarex's AirSaber air archery arrow rifle airgun.

Rats in the pole barn? American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at shooting NAA's Pug .22 Magnum revolver and decides it's good defense...

American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington has his First Look at Umarex's Beretta Model 92A1 BB Pistol and takes a tin can down.

Watch as American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington fires his first shots with the Bond Arms Rowdy Derringer and gives his review.

Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the Riton Optic red dot and magnifier and confesses to becoming a convert.

American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington reviews and compares the S&W M&P SHIELD EZ 380 Auto to the 9mm in this First Look.

The Dan Wesson Vigil CCO 1911 in 9mm is a favorite of American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington.

Built for defense use and delivering serious firepower, Springfield Armory expands it's Saint Victor line to .308.

Seeing the difference with Riton Optics' newest additions to their Tactix line of red dots and magnifiers has GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat taking a...

Seeing the difference with Riton Optics' newest additions to their Tactix line of red dots and magnifiers

Seeing the difference with Riton Optics' newest additions to their Tactix line of red dots and magnifiers has GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat taking a...

Seeing the difference with Riton Optics' newest additions to their Tactix line of red dots and magnifiers

Well known for their work on 1911s, Tussey Custom's take on a classic 1911 combines the performance of a modern pistol using current production parts, with...

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat offers a First Look at the newest technology of Primary Arms including the SLx Microdot Red Dot sight and GLx 2x Prism scope.

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat takes a First Look at the newest technology of Primary Arms including the SLx Microdot Red Dot sight and GLx 2x Prism scope.

American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington gives a First Look at this unusual combination pistol.

Roy Huntington looks at a single-shot handgun called the Altor.