Firearms News August 2025 Issue Available Now at Newsstands, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or Local Book Retailer

Firearms News, the trusted authority for firearms enthusiasts, unveils its August issue featuring an in-depth cover story by James Tarr on Hi-Point’s AR-15 Rifle and Pistol. This marks a significant milestone for Hi-Point as it ventures into the AR-15 market, a move that has captured the attention of the firearms community. Firearms News is the ultimate source for firearms enthusiasts and is now available at newsstands, including Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers.

Vincent L. DeNiro, Editor-in-Chief of Firearms News, shared his thoughts on the cover story: "Hi-Point’s entry into the AR-15 market is a game-changer for budget-conscious shooters. James Tarr’s detailed analysis in this issue provides readers with everything they need to know about this bold move by Hi-Point.”

Also, inside the August issue:

• Dan Wesson’s DWX Pistol by Patrick Sweeney
• Military Armament Corporation’s MAC 2 Tactical Marine Shotgun by Patrick Sweeney
• The SCSA Taipan X Rifle: A Pump-Action AR-15 by Will Dabbs, MD
• General Westmoreland’s First Captured Kalashnikov by Will Dabbs, MD
• Stoeger’s ThinLine Pistol by Patrick Sweeney
• Carrying Concealed: Carry Gun Maintenance by James Tarr
• In Hushed Tones: Gemtech’s Lunar 9 Supressor by Patrick Sweeney
• Musings From the Ammo Bunker: JD Jones’ .50 Peacekeeper by David M. Fortier, Executive Editor
• NFA Collecting: The M2 Carbine by Dr. Will Dabbs
• Reloading: Getting Started with 9mm by Patrick Sweeney
• The War Guns: The Madsen M/47 Rifle by Paul Scarlata
• Codrea’s Corner: Suppressor and Short Barrel Firearm Fight Shows Many U.S. States More Prohibitive Than Some Foreign Countries by David Codrea
• Special Report: SCOTUS Fails Americans Again, Kicking Gun Rights Down the Roadby Darwin Nercesian

This month’s Newsstand section provides timely updates on critical issues, including:

• New Mexico Hiring Non-Citizens as Police
• ATF Seeks to Criminalize Pin and Welded Muzzle Devices.

These news stories are brought to you by Darwin Nercesian and David Codrea.

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