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S&W’s Night Guard Series: Model 386 & 396

A media event at Gunsite Academy gave me the chance to preview two new defensive revolvers from Smith & Wesson, the Nightguard Model 386 and the Nightguard Model 396. Developed...

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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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Ruger American Rifle Generation II Left Hand

By Fred Mastison • April 18, 2026

New Remington 700 Adjustable Ultra Precision Trigger Group

By Fred Mastison • April 18, 2026

Offbeat Shopping Options – Where to Turn When Resources Are Scarce

By Athlon Outdoors • April 18, 2026

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

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Senate Vote Opens Door to Mining Near Boundary Waters, Fueling National Debate

By Megan Postol • April 18, 2026

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

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Lighten Your Load: Ultralight Backpacking Tips

By Reuben Bolieu • April 18, 2026

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

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

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

Big Black Barrel – From Flux Defense

By Fred Mastison • April 15, 2026

The Flux Defense Raider 365 has been an exceptionally popular weapon. It is an ultra-compact Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) chassis system designed for the Sig Sauer P365, turning the handgun into...

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

By Fred Mastison • April 14, 2026

When it comes to hard use, professional-level optics, Trijicon is a name that comes up. Their optics have been to war and are designed to perform in the harshest conditions....

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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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Handgun Modifications for Beginners: Easy Pistol Mods.

Outsider’s Insights: Top 4 Handgun Modifications for Beginners

By Madison Heim • April 14, 2026

The Shadow Guard Knife Takes Tactical to the Woods

By Athlon Outdoors • April 14, 2026

The USMC Sub Load Belt

By Athlon Outdoors • April 14, 2026