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2026: New SHOT Show AKs

The Kalashnikov platform refuses to fade quietly into history. More than 75 years after the original design first appeared, the AK continues to evolve. Blending old-world reliability with modern materials,...

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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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The Rebellion MAX – From Cabot Guns

By Fred Mastison • March 15, 2026

The Cleanest Red Dot Setup for the HK VP9 OR

By Sponsored Content • March 15, 2026

DEFCON Levels – What They Mean

By • March 15, 2026

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

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Choosing A Campsite 101: The Ultimate Guide

By • March 15, 2026

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

Skillset Magazine

When Certainty Replaces Thinking

By Troy Smith • March 15, 2026

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

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

Mossberg 990 Aftershock: Ultimate Defensive 12-GA

By Personal Defense World • March 15, 2026

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

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

By Fred Mastison • March 12, 2026

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

By P.E. Fitch • March 12, 2026

Why Are 2011s So Popular All of A Sudden?

By • March 12, 2026

It might seem odd to remember, but there was a time when the 2011 platform was a bit of an outsider. If you are reading this, you are likely what...

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Viridian MDS25 & MDS35 Optics: Precision Red Dot Optics

By Fred Mastison • March 11, 2026

Viridian Weapon Technologies is well known for its purpose-driven products. Now they have expanded their Modern Dot Sight family with two optics engineered to accelerate response and sharpen decision-making. The...

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Suppressors for Home Defense – A Must Have

By Fred Mastison • March 11, 2026

While the list of items we have for home defense weapons is usually well thought out, one item is often overlooked. That item is a suppressor. There are multiple benefits...

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Boom! Best New Shotgun Ammo From SHOT Show 2026

By Travis Pike • March 11, 2026

Personal Protection When Going Solo on the Trails

By • March 11, 2026