Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

Walker Series – New Revolvers From Charter Arms

In the EDC defensive handgun world, there is an obsession with the 9mm round. Much of it is justified because of the performance of this excellent round. Yet the fact...

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The Leupold new LCO PRO F2 red dot sight on an AR15 that is being shot.

Accessories Optics & Sights

Leupold Unveils the New LCO Pro F2 Red Dot Sight

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., maker of some of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and crystal-clear sport optics, has announced the launch of its all-new LCO Pro F2 red dot sight....

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Featured Military Tactical & LE

MINI-GL40 Grenade Launcher – With Advanced Sighting System

When it comes to battlefield problem solvers, the 40mm grenade launcher has been the go-to for decades. Unlike other military weapons, grenade launchers have undergone few technological advances. That changed...

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CQB Handgun Training Techniques: Hard-Fought Defense.

Featured Tactical & LE Training

Prepare for the Worst with These 3 CQB Handgun Training Techniques

Up close and personal survival/shooting as a last-ditch defense!

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Magnum High-Powered Pistols, Revolvers

Guns Handguns Revolvers

Magnum Force: 9 High-Powered Pistols & Revolvers

The term “hand cannon” dates back to some of the oldest small arms, literally when cannons were reduced in size so that a single user could hold and aim one....

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Limited-Edition Model 1854 – Smith & Wesson Honors America

By Fred Mastison • July 18, 2026

Auto-Ordnance's custom "Land of the Free" 1911 beauty shot.

Auto-Ordnance’s ‘Land of the Free’ 1911 Celebrates 250 Years of American Independence

By Ballistic Staff • July 18, 2026

Ultra-Lightweight Upper & Lower Receivers – From 1791 Industries

By Fred Mastison • July 17, 2026

SilencerCo Scythe STM Suppressor: Quiet Versatility.

Quiet Versatility: The SilencerCo Scythe STM Multi-Cal Suppressor

By William Lawson • July 17, 2026

SK Customs Julius Caesar Chronicles a Legendary Conqueror.

SK Customs Conqueror Series Highlights the Legendary Julius Caesar

By Combat Handguns • July 16, 2026

5.11 Chukka Vs. Foley Mid

By Robert Jordan • July 16, 2026

Modlite PLH v3 – Raising the Bar for Weapon Lights

By Fred Mastison • July 15, 2026

Vickers Tactical Magazine Release – For the GLOCK 43X and 48

By Fred Mastison • July 15, 2026

Canik Void 9 – New 9mm Suppressor

By Fred Mastison • July 14, 2026

Revolver Legends: Five Shooters Who Changed Handgun History

By Megan Postol • July 14, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

Wading Safety: Wading Staffs, Felt vs. Rubber Soles, and How Not to Get Swept Away

By Athlon Outdoors • July 18, 2026

How to Remove a Tick Safely, And Why That Matters

By Athlon Outdoors • July 17, 2026

Understanding SPF and UPF: How to Stay Protected Outdoors

By Athlon Outdoors • July 16, 2026

Plano GoNow Freshwater Fish Kit: One Storage System Designed to Do It All

By Megan Postol • July 15, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

When the Storm Comes – Prepping Before and Surviving After

By Athlon Outdoors • July 18, 2026

Federal’s Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep

By Athlon Outdoors • July 17, 2026

JAKL Sunglasses Merge Ballistic Protection with Everyday Wear

By Athlon Outdoors • July 16, 2026

Plastic Before The Glock

By Athlon Outdoors • July 16, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Next Generation EDC: The Spyderco Para 3 Salt Is Built for Harsh Environments

By Eugene Nielsen • July 18, 2026

Bigfoot Goes Hollywood!

By Jim Cobb • July 16, 2026

SOG Releases the 250th Anniversary Limited Edition SEAL FX Fixed-Blade

By Athlon Outdoors • July 16, 2026

Ontario Knife Company and TOPS Knives Collaborate on the XL Hunter

By Tim Stetzer • July 14, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Protecting Your Investment: Top Custom Kydex Sheath Makers

By Kevin Estela • July 10, 2026

Like an Old Friend: The TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo Is a Trusted Companion

By Waysun Johnny Tsai • July 8, 2026

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Athlon Outdoors • July 6, 2026

Panama Trapper Slipjoint: Grayson Jennings Channels Tony Bose

By Athlon Outdoors • July 2, 2026

Videos

Rugged Suppressors Axial Review: Low Back Pressure Without Sacrificing Sound

By Dave Bahde • July 12, 2026

Smith & Wesson’s M&P FPC & Gemtech Nebula 5.7 – The Ultimate Combo

By Fred Mastison • July 10, 2026

SIG P211-GT4 & GT5 – With ROMEO-X SIG-LOC PRO

By Fred Mastison • July 8, 2026

EXPS3 HD — EOTech’s Legacy Holographic Sight Reborn

By Dave Bahde • July 8, 2026

EOTECH DCBL – A New Line of Suppressors

By Fred Mastison • July 7, 2026

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

By Alex Landeen • July 3, 2026

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

Aftermarket 1911 grips Valkyrie Dynamics Cobra Skeleton Grips

Better Control Starts Here: Buying Aftermarket 1911 Grips

By Karen Hunter • July 13, 2026

Taurus TX9: Designed to Meet Military & Police Requirements.

Duty Grade Concealed Carry: The Taurus TX9 Meets Military and LE Requirements

By William Bell • July 13, 2026

21 Cutting-Edge Suppressors You Need to Know About

By Fred Mastison • July 13, 2026

Lodestar LNK9 -User-Authorized 9mm

By Fred Mastison • July 12, 2026

Biometric access for firearms has been a point of discussion for almost a decade. Now, Lodestar Technology has launched the LNK9. This is a 9mm handgun designed to authorize access...

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Pietta USA Great Western II: Testing the Californian & U.S. Marshal SAAs

By Linas Cernauskas • July 12, 2026

There are few firearms that instantly transport you to another era quite like a Colt Single Action Army. You don’t even have to fire one. Thumb back the hammer, hear...

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jerry miculek revolver shooting

Defensive Firearms Training: Preparing for the Reality of High-Stress Encounters

By Massad Ayoob • July 12, 2026

Owning a defensive firearm is only part of the equation. The question is whether you can use it effectively when your heart is pounding, your hands are shaking, and your...

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S&W Bodyguard 2.0 – Now Available with Viridian RFX1

By Fred Mastison • July 11, 2026

Nova Titanium – Lightweight Ballistic Helmet

By Fred Mastison • July 11, 2026

Wilson Combat America 250th Limited-Edition 1911 Series.

Happy 250th, America, from Wilson Combat with a Limited-Edition 1911 Series

By Combat Handguns • July 10, 2026