Firearms News - August 2025 Issue | |
| Categories | Shooting sports |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Twice-Monthly |
| Circulation | 76,297 [1] |
| Publisher | Chris Agnes [1] |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Company | Outdoor Sportsman Group |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 0049-0415 |
Firearms News (formerly Shotgun News), is an American Firearms focused magazine published by the Outdoor Sportsman Group [2] . Founded in 1946, the publication was rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader coverage of the firearms industry beyond shotguns.
The magazine is published 24 times per year [3] and is known for its extensive editorial content featuring firearms reviews, historical articles, gunsmithing tips, and regular columns by industry experts. The magazine is available on mobile devices for both Apple [4] and Android [5] readers.
Firearms News was originally founded in 1946 under the name Shotgun News [2] [6] , making it one of the oldest continuously published firearms magazines in the United States.
In December 2015, the magazine was rebranded as Firearms News to better reflect its broader editorial scope beyond shotguns. Editor David Hunter Jones explained that the name Shotgun News had become a misnomer, as the publication had long covered all types of firearms. The rebranding included design upgrades. [7] .
Firearms News maintains a digital footprint through its official website, which features editorial content, video reviews, and legislative updates [8] .The magazine offers digital subscriptions through platforms like Readly [9] , Apple Newstand [4] , and Google Play [5] , allowing readers to access current and back issues on mobile and tablet devices.