Skip to main content

More From James Tarr Back to Bio

Cerakoting of firearms has become hugely popular, more so for decoration than protection, although the finish does both.
Gunsmithing

Cerakote - The Hottest Finish in Firearms

Cerakoting of firearms is hugely popular, more so for decoration than protection, although the finish does both.

Read More
The number of rifle scopes either marketed for or suitable for 3-gun competition has never been greater. Here's a look at some of the top brands.
Optics

9 Modern Scope Brands for 3-Gun Competition

The number of rifle scopes either marketed for or suitable for 3-gun competition has never been greater. Here's a look at some of the top brands.

Read More
The Micro RONI Stabilizer with Glock installed is shorter and lighter than any other faux SBR Tarr has ever shot and allows for carbine-like accuracy out of a handgun.
Handguns

The CAA Micro Roni Stabilizer - Gimmick or Go-To?

The Micro RONI Stabilizer with Glock installed is shorter and lighter than any other faux SBR Tarr has ever shot and allows for carbine-like accuracy out of a handgun.

Read More
You may have first fired a gun at Boy Scout camp or on the farm, but today's shooters often begin their careers facing a computer screen.
2nd Amendment

How Videogames Have Shaped The Gun Culture

You may have first fired a gun at Boy Scout camp or on the farm, but today's shooters often begin their careers facing a computer screen.

Read More
The Glock 17L is physically their largest 9mm, while the Glock 19 has been its biggest-selling 9mm.
Handguns

Glock 19 and 17L - The 'Biggest' 9mm Pistols

The Glock 17L is physically their largest 9mm, while the Glock 19 has been its biggest-selling 9mm.

Read More
In a world full of plastic-framed guns, what good is metal?
Handguns

A Look At The Future Of Handgun Materials

In a world full of plastic-framed guns, what good is metal?

Read More
We all seem to accumulate guns we rarely use. But parting with them seems impossible. Here are a few in the Tarr collection.
Handguns

Favorite Guns I Never Shoot

We all seem to accumulate guns we rarely use. But parting with them seems impossible. Here are a few in the Tarr collection.

Read More
Tarr thinks the coolest brace solution is this PDW Brace from Maxim Defense, made in partnership
Accessories

A Bracing Situation

Tarr thinks the coolest brace solution is this PDW Brace from Maxim Defense, made in partnership

Read More
The FBI breathed life into the .40 S&W, and mainly due to the development and widespread use of its Ammunition Testing Protocol to develop modern ammunition, has made the cartridge not just irrelevant but unnecessary.
Ammo

Is .40 S&W Dead?

The FBI breathed life into the .40 S&W, and mainly due to the development and widespread use of its Ammunition Testing Protocol to develop modern ammunition, has made the cartridge not just irrelevant but unnecessary.

Read More
CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1Carbine
Rifles

CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1Carbine

It was not quite two years ago that CZ introduced the pistol version of the new CZ Scorpion EVO to

Read More
The Steyr L40-A1 has such sci-fi looks that Tarr's children kept asking to shoot it, and such a
Handguns

Review: Steyr L40-A1

The Steyr L40-A1 has such sci-fi looks that Tarr's children kept asking to shoot it, and such a

Read More
Wilson Combat's Paul Howe Carbine is designed to be a rifle capable of everything from CQB to
Rifles

Review: Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical Carbine

Wilson Combat's Paul Howe Carbine is designed to be a rifle capable of everything from CQB to

Read More
Advertisement
Firearms News Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW OUR CURRENT ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get the Firearms News App apple store google play store

Other Magazines

Guns & Ammo

Guns & Ammo

Subscribe
Guns & Ammo
Subscribe
Handguns

Handguns

Subscribe
Handguns
Subscribe
Rifleshooter

Rifleshooter

Subscribe
Rifleshooter
Subscribe
Shooting Times

Shooting Times

Subscribe
Shooting Times
Subscribe

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

The Armory Life Fall 2025

The Armory Life Fall 2025

Buy A Copy
The Armory Life Fall 2025
Buy A Copy
2025 Pistol-Caliber Carbine

2025 Pistol-Caliber Carbine

Buy A Copy
2025 Pistol-Caliber Carbine
Buy A Copy
2025 Precision Rifle Shooter #2

2025 Precision Rifle Shooter #2

Buy A Copy
2025 Precision Rifle Shooter #2
Buy A Copy
2025 Book of the AR-15 #3

2025 Book of the AR-15 #3

Buy A Copy
2025 Book of the AR-15 #3
Buy A Copy
2025 Be Ready

2025 Be Ready

Buy A Copy
2025 Be Ready
Buy A Copy
2025 Guns & Ammo Carry #1

2025 Guns & Ammo Carry #1

Buy A Copy
2025 Guns & Ammo Carry #1
Buy A Copy

See All Special Interest Magazines

More You May Be Interested In

Guns & Ammo
Shooting Times
Handguns
RifleShooter
Petersen's Hunting
North American Whitetail
Game & Fish
Wildfowl
Gun Dog Magazine
Bowhunter
Florida Sportsman
Fly Fisherman
In-Fisherman
BassFan
Outdoor Channel
The Sportsman Channel
World Fishing Network
My Outdoor TV

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Firearms News stories delivered right to your inbox.

Sign Me Up

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Firearms News subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now

Never Miss a Thing.

Get the Newsletter

Get the top Firearms News stories delivered right to your inbox.

By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use