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Medal of Honor – Three Selfless Warriors Honored

Medal of Honor – The Highest Award The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. Established in 1861, it is presented by the President—in...

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Accessories Concealed Carry Featured Holsters Legal Shooting 101

Appendix Carry: Is AIWB the Right Choice for You?

A balanced look at today’s fastest-growing concealed-carry method. Most people still carry a handgun on or just behind the strong-side hip. That method has served generations of shooters well and...

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5.11 Women’s Spire High Rise Pant: Tactical Function Meets Everyday Style

The 5.11 Women’s Spire High Rise Pant blends the functionality of a tactical pant with a cleaner, more modern look. While many women’s tactical pants lean toward bulky cargo styling,...

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Competition Shooting Featured Shooting 101

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Super Squad

Landeen shows up to play in as the weather warms, and starts off strong as the first shooter of the squad 4 “Super Squad” with an all-alpha run, but will...

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Accessories Guns Lever Action Optics & Sights Rifles Suppressors & Silencers

Smith & Wesson 1854 Stainless + Gemtech Neutrino Suppressor Tested

My first gun was a .22 lever action (I was nine). My second rifle was a .30-30 lever action. I was a lever gun guy long before it was cool....

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Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types: Understanding Your Ammo.

Outsider’s Insights: Understanding Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types

By Madison Heim • July 7, 2026

Remembering Marc Krebs: The Craftsman Who Redefined the American AK

By Ballistic Staff • July 6, 2026

HRT Holster Adapter – Gear that Moves with You

By Fred Mastison • July 6, 2026

Chiappa 1911 Field Special 250th Independence Edition.

Chiappa Celebrates America with the 1911 Field Special 250th Independence Edition

By Combat Handguns • July 6, 2026

Scrapping in the Old West – A Bit of Everything

By Michael D'Angona • July 5, 2026

The Colt Model 1911: The Pistol That Defined a Century

By Dennis Adler • July 5, 2026

New CZ P-10 C Ported COA

By Fred Mastison • July 4, 2026

The Declaration of Independence: How America’s Founding Document Still Defines Freedom

By William Lawson • July 4, 2026

Mark XIX Desert Eagle – Suppressor-Ready

By Fred Mastison • July 4, 2026

Phoenix 6ARC Premium Rifle – From Next Level Armament

By Fred Mastison • July 3, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

Spinnerbaits Explained: What It Is & How To Use It To Catch Fish

By Athlon Outdoors • July 7, 2026

Hunting Colombian Black-Tailed Deer – In a Vineyard

By Athlon Outdoors • July 6, 2026

Smith & Wesson: The Roots and Rise of the Iconic Firearms Manufacturer

By Megan Postol • July 5, 2026

Ithaca Gun Company: The History Behind an American Firearms Legend

By Megan Postol • July 4, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Going Full Minimalist with CRKT’s Nessmuk Knife

By Athlon Outdoors • July 7, 2026

The Guns Of the Wild Bunch

By Athlon Outdoors • July 7, 2026

Zastava M70 – Which One

By Athlon Outdoors • July 6, 2026

Sleek, Understated, and Deadly – Defiant7’s BK

By Athlon Outdoors • July 5, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Athlon Outdoors • July 6, 2026

The Best Hard-Sided Coolers for Summer

By Ben Tirpak • July 5, 2026

Free Gun Friday July: SIG Sauer SIG516 G3 BRONZE, INFORCE ARC 650 LR-M, Black Hills Ammunition

By Ana • July 3, 2026

Bottom Shelf: Fourth of July with Vodka!

By Skillset Staff • July 3, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Panama Trapper Slipjoint: Grayson Jennings Channels Tony Bose

By Athlon Outdoors • July 2, 2026

Ocaso Knives and Toor Knives Collaborate on the New Sevra Fixed Blade

By Athlon Outdoors • June 30, 2026

Cowhide Carry: 10 Leather Sheaths Offer Old-School, Natural Carry

By Michael D'Angona • June 28, 2026

“We Lost Superman” — Remembering Reuben Bolieu

By Joshua Swanagon • June 26, 2026

Videos

Garmin Xero L60i: The Smartest Laser Rangefinder We’ve Ever Tested

By Sean Utley • June 29, 2026

IWI ARAD 5: The Same, But Different in All the Right Ways

By Sean Utley • June 21, 2026

Hands On With GPO Spectra 6x & GPOTAC45 — Precision Rifle Optics Built for Team Shooting

By Sean Utley • June 14, 2026

Recoil X… X Marks The (Sweet) Spot

By Sean Utley • June 12, 2026

Patrol Rifle Ready -Dear Air CT5P

By Fred Mastison • June 9, 2026

EOTech EFLX CE — Hands On At Rendezvous

By Todd Burgreen • June 9, 2026

Nightforce NX6 — Lighter, Faster & Easier To Use

By Sean Utley • May 8, 2026

Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB: Over-the-Barrel Advantage

By Sean Utley • May 1, 2026

Best Gun for Training: Making Sure Your Gun Makes the Grade.

Shooting 101: Picking the Best Gun for Your Next Training Course

By Dave Bahde • July 3, 2026

Martial Arts for Law-Enforcement – Which One is Best?

By Fred Mastison • July 2, 2026

America’s 250th Anniversary SR1911: Ruger Celebrates The USA.

Ruger Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with a Limited-Edition SR1911

By Combat Handguns • July 2, 2026

Quarter Belt – A Modular Quarter-Section Belt System

By Fred Mastison • July 1, 2026

Most tactical belt systems force a binary choice: either you’re fully rigged, or you’re not. There are very few, if any, options beyond that. If you have a situation where...

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LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device – New from Colt Optics

By Fred Mastison • July 1, 2026

One of the most useful electronic tools on a warfighters rifle is a laser aiming device. This device embodies the evolution of battlefield tech. Today, Colt Optics has released its...

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Hornady Digital Ammo Cabinet: Fast-Access Ammo Security.

Secure Your Ammunition with the Hornady Digital Ammo Cabinet

By Personal Defense World • July 1, 2026

From Hornady, which knows both ammunition and security products, comes the Digital Ammo Cabinet. The safe offers ample capacity for your most-used ammo, whether for defense, duty, or the range....

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New Family of Red Dot Sights and Magnifier – From Colt Optics

By Fred Mastison • June 30, 2026

6 Tips for Using a Pocket Pistol for CCW

By Dr. Martin D. Topper • June 30, 2026

Fitness For Shooters: Strength Training for Better Performance

By Megan Postol • June 30, 2026