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SIG 516 G3: Piston Driven AR Is Back

Time flies! It’s hard to believe that back in 2010, fifteen years ago, I was at SIG Sauer HQ in New Hampshire, getting ready for the announcement of their new SIG...

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Competition Shooting Featured Shooting 101

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Updated

What happens when a middle-aged gun photographer decides to step out from behind the camera and try his hand at competitive shooting? Will his knees give out? Will his rotators...

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Sparks fly as a Thai bladesmith hammers red-hot steel on a bamboo-handled anvil in the village of Aranyik.

Forged Heritage: Hand-Forged Blades

My pursuit of hand‑forged blades across Southeast Asia began with a simple spark—the desire to find blades that carried history in their steel. That search quickly grew into a journey...

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CZ Shadow 2 Compact: Competition DNA in a Carry-Ready Package

The legendary Shadow line has long dominated the competition world. Now, the performance pedigree of that platform comes in a smaller, more carry-friendly form with the CZ Shadow 2 Compact,...

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Ammo Shotgun Ammo

Boom! Best New Shotgun Ammo From SHOT Show 2026

Shotguns are known for their versatility, and what makes them versatile is their wide variety of ever-expanding loads. The smooth bore of a shotgun allows the gun to fire a...

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ROF-90 for ACRO / MPS – New from Reptilia

By Fred Mastison • March 14, 2026

Beretta M1935: The Italian Mouse Gun Surplus Find.

Small Surplus Surprise: The Beretta M1935 Italian Mouse Gun

By Frank Jardim • March 14, 2026

Filtering Straws: Simple Sipping Converts Questionable Water to Safe

By • March 14, 2026

The Rifleman’s Rifle

By • March 14, 2026

Non-Waistband Concealed Carry: Alternate Carry Options.

Beyond the Belt: Non-Waistband Concealed Carry Options

By Joel T. Nadler • March 13, 2026

Fundamentals – The Building Blocks of Success

By • March 13, 2026

Colonel Coopers’ Color Code & Neurology

By • March 13, 2026

B.E. Meyers MAWL-X1 – Wins US Army Contracts

By Fred Mastison • March 12, 2026

Why Are 2011s So Popular All of A Sudden?

By • March 12, 2026

SIG Sauer’s CROSS Sawtooth with Carbon Fiber Proof Research Barrel

By P.E. Fitch • March 12, 2026

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Turkey Calls 101: Types, History, and How to Choose the Right One

By • March 14, 2026

Lucky Hats, Sweaty Socks, and Old Bullets: The Superstitions Hunters Swear By

By • March 13, 2026

Possible New Tennessee State Record Largemouth Bass Caught

By • March 12, 2026

The Untamed Table: Wild Goose Soup Recipe

By • March 12, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Fireside Feast: Bacon on the Rocks!

By Reuben Bolieu • March 14, 2026

Soldier Borne Mission Command – Sci-Fi is Now Real

By Fred Mastison • March 13, 2026

The Gonster – Saint Patrick’s Day Alternative

By Fred Mastison • March 13, 2026

At the Push of a Button: A Robust Roundup of Automatic Knives

By Jim Cobb • March 12, 2026

Tactical Knives

At the Push of a Button: A Robust Roundup of Automatic Knives

By Jim Cobb • March 12, 2026

The Slim Mil Spec Aramid Fiber Wallet & A Discreet G10 Punch Dagger Combo

By Eugene Nielsen • March 10, 2026

Reviewing The Zero Tolerance ZT 0512 Out-the-Side Auto

By • March 6, 2026

A Lasting Impression: Brotherhood Blades RāDR Delivers On Quality & Durability

By • March 4, 2026

Videos

SAR USA 109T: Compact 9mm Pistol with Subgun DNA

By Personal Defense World • March 8, 2026

Springfield Armory 2020 Action — A Custom Build Project

By Sean Utley • March 7, 2026

Bersa’s M2XI: A Rugged Double-Stack 1911

By Combat Handguns • March 5, 2026

Barrett MRAD Covert: Big Performance in a Discreet Package

By Ballistic Staff • March 1, 2026

The Kuna Roller Delayed System – An Explanation

By Fred Mastison • February 24, 2026

Pulsar Trail 3 LRF: A Next-Gen Thermal Built for Precision After Dark

By Ballistic Staff • February 23, 2026

Low-Vis Loadout: 5.11 Tactical’s LVC12 Backpack

By Personal Defense World • February 22, 2026

Garmin Xero C2 — Next Gen Chronograph

By Sean Utley • February 21, 2026

Viridian MDS25 & MDS35 Optics: Precision Red Dot Optics

By Fred Mastison • March 11, 2026

Suppressors for Home Defense – A Must Have

By Fred Mastison • March 11, 2026

Personal Protection When Going Solo on the Trails

By • March 11, 2026

Nature is wonderful to explore, and hiking is the best means to take it all in. However, even though the majestic view may offer peace on your trek, there are...

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The Post-Shot Logistics

By • March 11, 2026

We train a lot on how to use our firearms. How to draw, how to shoot fast, and how to shoot straight. Smart people will train their situational awareness skills;...

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Steiner MPS-C – Compact Red Dot

By Fred Mastison • March 10, 2026

The Steiner MPS brought battle-proven durability and mil-spec ruggedness to pistol red dots. A recessed window with a metal hood blocks objects from reaching the front lens, making this one...

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Post Shot Sequence: What To Do Immediately After a Defensive Shooting.

Shooting 101: The Post Shot Sequence Following a Defensive Shooting

By Dave Bahde • March 10, 2026

Find it Fast: EDC Organization

By • March 10, 2026