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Beretta Celebrates 500 Years with an International Media Event.

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A 500 Year History: Beretta Celebrates Its Quincentennial in Italy

Just a short drive from Brescia, Italy, nestled just inside the Italian Alps, lies the town of Gardone Val Trompia, home of Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta. Founded in 1526, the...

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SAINT Victor 5.5″ 9mm PDW

The Springfield Saint has proven itself to be an exceptional platform. It is a well-designed and reliable rifle. With the recent upgrades to the Saint, this rifle went from great...

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Once you find a carry gun that works for you, get another for a spare. These “hammerless” S&W J-frame lightweights are M340 M&P with Hogue Bantam grips, top, and a M442 Airweight with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, below.

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10 Commandments of Concealed Carry

Carrying a lethal weapon in public confers a grave power that carries with it great responsibilities. Here are the 10 commandments of concealed carry.

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Optimizing Your Shooting Belt: General Principles

Building a shooting belt is a critical step in advancing your firearms skills. A belt is a necessity for moving from a static range bench to competitions and developing shooting...

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Taurus Model 58: Taming the Recoil with .380 ACP.

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Full-Size .380 ACP: The Taurus Model 58 Tames the Recoil

Attention fans of the 9mm Beretta 92FS, its American military brothers the M9 and M9A1, or the many clones produced in Brazil by Taurus since the early 1980s. You may...

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An Introduction to Martial Arts

By Fred Mastison • April 17, 2026

Bright, Bold, and Fast: TAG Precision Sights Reviewed

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 17, 2026

Of Shotgun Slings

By Athlon Outdoors • April 17, 2026

Vortex Veil 400 – Thermal Monocular

By Fred Mastison • April 16, 2026

Mantis Dry-Fire Systems: Picking a System to Fit Your Budget.

Does Price Matter? $99 vs $250 Mantis Dry-Fire Systems

By Madison Heim • April 16, 2026

Tasmanian Tiger’s Modular Grab Pack 30 is All-In-One Perfection

By Athlon Outdoors • April 16, 2026

Find Out How Free Your State Really Is: The State Freedom Index

By Mark Chesnut • April 16, 2026

Primary Arms Optics SLx 1x MicroPrismT

By Fred Mastison • April 15, 2026

Taurus RPC – 9mm PDW

By Fred Mastison • April 15, 2026

Knives with Purpose: Shemanese Knives

By Athlon Outdoors • April 15, 2026

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SITKA Optifade Subalpine: A Multi-Season Pattern to Carry Across Seasons

By Megan Postol • April 17, 2026

Turkey Reaping: The Most Controversial Tactic in Spring Hunting

By Athlon Outdoors • April 16, 2026

Springfield Armory’s Model 2020 Gear Up Puts a 10mm Pistol in Your Safe For Free

By Megan Postol • April 16, 2026

Survival Ready: Testing the LiteFighter FIDO 2 AI in Harsh Conditions

By Athlon Outdoors • April 15, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Channeling an Icon: The KaBar Ek Model 4 Commando Dagger

By Todd Burgreen • April 17, 2026

New Comms: Midland MXT115P PRO

By Skillset Staff • April 16, 2026

Expertly Crafted and Incredibly Unique: Justin Thompson Custom Knives

By Kevin Estela • April 15, 2026

No Escape: Behind Bars on an Island Prison

By Sean Chaffin • April 14, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

5 Reasons the Tactical Dagger Dominates Close-Quarters Combat

By Michael D'Angona • April 13, 2026

A New Take: Victorinox Updates Its Classic SAK with the Onefold Alox

By Jim Cobb • April 11, 2026

From Pocket to Impact in Seconds: The CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe

By Reuben Bolieu • April 9, 2026

Thoughtful Execution: The Lucky Walusiak Meschach Offers Sleek Functionality

By Mitch Eckler • April 7, 2026

Videos

Caldwell’s Surface-to-Air ClayCopter Is the Ultimate Shotgun Shooting Companion

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 12, 2026

Star Batt mobile high-speed device in use inside a vehicle for on-the-go internet connectivity

Star Batt Keeps Your Starlink Mini System Powered Anywhere

By Mitch Eckler • April 11, 2026

IWI ARAD 5 – Military Heritage

By Fred Mastison • April 10, 2026

Elite Iron Thud Lite L — Experience Breeds Excellence In Suppression

By Sean Utley • April 10, 2026

Nocpix QUEST S50R: See Everything, Miss Nothing

By Ballistic Staff • April 4, 2026

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C — The COA Edition

By Sean Utley • April 1, 2026

eXperior Elite Commander Double Stack

By Fred Mastison • March 31, 2026

Inside Spohr HQ, Großmaischeid, Germany

By Mitch Eckler • March 29, 2026

Big Black Barrel – From Flux Defense

By Fred Mastison • April 15, 2026

VCOG 1-8×28 Riflescope in FDE – New from Trijicon

By Fred Mastison • April 14, 2026

Handgun Modifications for Beginners: Easy Pistol Mods.

Outsider’s Insights: Top 4 Handgun Modifications for Beginners

By Madison Heim • April 14, 2026

Henry Bear Leg Pistol – Compact Cowboy

By Fred Mastison • April 14, 2026

There are few items in the firearms world as iconic as the lever gun. Much to my pleasure, there seems to have been a resurgence in this platform. New models...

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The Shadow Guard Knife Takes Tactical to the Woods

By Athlon Outdoors • April 14, 2026

Although almost any knife can be used in varied environments, they don’t always perform at their best. The NEXKUT Shadow Guard Knife isn’t one of those knives. This tactical-style knife...

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The USMC Sub Load Belt

By Athlon Outdoors • April 14, 2026

Gear is pricey. Good gear is expensive, but often worth it without a doubt. If you’re struggling to find an affordable kit, it might be time to look at the...

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Colt Optics New VMR Riflescope Series

By Ballistic Staff • April 13, 2026

Cimarron’s Colt 1851 Navy – Now Nickel Plated Tough

By James Hebert • April 12, 2026

An All-In-One weapon Mounted Light & Laser For Subcompact Firearms

By Madison Heim • April 12, 2026