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.
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.
News
EOTECH
EOTECH Just Dropped Its First Suppressor: Is the DCBL Worth the Hype?
Meet the new kid in the suppressor neighborhood; the new line of EOTECH DCBL cans is available for 5.56 and 7.62 rifles and 9mm PCCs.
News
Ruger
Marlin Trapper 1894 Review: The Definitive 10mm Lever-Action Carbine
The new Marlin Trapper Model 1894 is the first-ever lever-action carbine chambered in 10mm Auto.
News
Taurus
New Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo Braced Pistol: Full Details
This optic-ready, suppressor-ready compact pistol was designed for the Strike Industries FSA Single Stabilizer.
News
Collaboration
Guns of 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolf' on Prime Video
The new series, starring Taylor Kitsch, is a prequel to the original series that starred Christ Pratt and has an impressive array of firepower.
New Hunting Bow!
Meet the New Bowtech Ascend: First Look!
The brand new Bowtech Ascend compound bow has been built from the ground up to bring top-tier tech to blue-collar bowhunters.
Gear
Montana Knife Company Drops New Blaze Orange Collection
As a pre-season gift to hunters who spend the fall in the woods, Montana Knife Company just dropped a new collection of blaze orange blades.
Shooting
Real Firearms Hidden in Alien Earth: From Steyr AUGs to the KRISS Vector
The new addition to the Alien universe is here! Check out the firearms we've seen so far in Alien: Earth.
News
Springfield Armory
Veteran Pro Shooter Julie Golob Partners With Springfield Armory
Golob will now be working with Springfield as a brand ambassador and professional shooter.
Shooting
Lethal Weapon Deleted Scene: Beretta 92F vs Sniper Shootout
If you are old enough to remember going to see Lethal Weapon at the movies, you probably didn't realize just how big an impact Mel Gibson was supposed to have in the opening scenes as his character Riggs.
Shooting
Banish 12 Review: The Dream Lightweight 12-Gauge Shotgun Suppressor for Hunters
The new BANISH 12 12-gauge shotgun suppressor is designed specifically for waterfowl, upland, and turkey hunters.
