David Maccar
Contributing Writer
Maccar brings nearly two decades of experience in the outdoor media industry, beginning at Field & Stream as one of its earliest web editors after several years working for newspapers as a municipal reporter and crime reporter. He went on to serve as an editor and writer for Outdoor Life and SHOT Business magazines and has contributed to numerous outdoor titles over the years. Maccar helped launch and served as the editorial editor for Range365.com. He also co-founded the Free Range American outdoor brand for Black Rifle Coffee Company and served as its editorial director.
Articles by David Maccar
New Guns
The SCAR Is Back: Inside FN’s Genius Fix for 3 New Models
The FN SCAR is back with three new models! Check out the features and innovations unveiled at the 2026 SHOT Show.
Shooting
EOTECH
Pump vs. Semi-Auto: Why the Mossberg 990 AfterShock Tames Heavy Buckshot Recoil
Mossberg’s 990 AfterShock is a compact semi-auto 12-gauge that shoots fast, kicks light, and offers serious close-range defense.
ATA Show 2026
Diamond Radian Review: The Ultimate Youth Compound Bow?
The Diamond Radian is built for youth and smaller-framed shooters who don't want to sacrifice performance — or growth.
Shooting
Collaboration
6 New Guns You Need From Taurus, KelTec, CZ-USA, PSA
Get the details on six hot new guns you should consider for the safe, including the resurrected T/C Triumph in-line muzzleloader.
Lifestyle
The Good that Tunnel to Towers Does: 50 Homes, 50 Families, 24 States
During it's 7th Annual Season of Hope campaign, the foundation paid for or modified 50 homes of Gold Star and first responder families.
Lifestyle
Nostalgic Christmas: The Most Iconic Retro Toy Guns of the ’70s and ’80s
Take a nostalgic trip back in time with our editors' favorite toy guns from their childhood, and a few other things you don't see anymore.
Hunting
2 Powerhouse Gamo Air Rifles Built for Small-Game Hunting
The Swarm Magnum Pro and Swarm Viper 10X are built for hard use in the field and they're both excellent, affordable game-getters. Are they the perfect choice for you?
News
Taurus
Taurus Introduces the Raging Hunter Chambered in .350 Legend
The new .350 Legend Raging Hunter is available with two barrel lengths and tons of features.
Entertainment
The Best Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving
There aren't too many good movies to watch on Thanksgiving Day, but there are a few, and these are our absolute favorites!
News
The Truth Behind the GLOCK Ban and the New V Series Lineup
GLOCK has addressed news that hit the internet about the discontinuation and replacement of many of the company's handguns.
