.30 Carbine cartridge

Is the .30 Carbine the Most Overlooked Cartridge of All Time?

The story behind the M1 Carbine is fascinating. And, while this column is about ammunition, it’s impossible to discuss the “carbine cartridge” without some gun history. In 1940, the U.S. Army was looking for a light rifle or carbine.

Get Off My Lawn: Great WWII Guns for Home Defense

While purpose-built, modern firearms are all the rage for personal protection, don’t discount that old World War II gun for home defense.

Old Firearm/Ammo Brands Make a Comeback

With a growing industry comes the opportunity to bring back names and products that have long laid dormant. Here are a few old brands that are seeing new life in recent years.

First Look: Creedmoor Sports .30 Carbine Ammunition

Introduced in WWII, the .30 Carbine cartridge remains a viable option for a range of uses, from hunting to home defense. This all-new ammo option from Creedmoor Sports provides an option for affordable training.

First Look: Inland Manufacturing M30-P Pistol

Inland Manufacturing brought the venerable M1 Carbine platform into the 21st century with its M30-P Pistol, adding a number of modern accessories.

Watch: Inland Manufacturing T30 Carbine

Inland's new T30 Carbine is a faithful reproduction of the original T3 sniper.

Bill Takes Aim at Blocked M1 Garand Imports

If you count yourself among those who have been eagerly awaiting a reversal of the U.S. State Department's 2010 action blocking the planned importation of some 87,000 M1 Garand rifles and M1 Carbines from South Korea, relief may be on the way.

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