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The Norway Assignment: Your Mission Awaits

What if your next adventure wasn’t a vacation, but a mission? That’s the premise behind the ultra-exclusive “Norway Assignment,” a cinematic, high-octane travel experience designed to put participants in the...

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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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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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Omni Buster – Ambidextrous Suppressor Ready Charging Handle

By Fred Mastison • March 16, 2026

Wilson Combat WC365X 2.0: Improving on the Already Improved.

Upgrading the Upgrade: The Wilson Combat WCP365X is Now 2.0

By Garrett Lucas • March 16, 2026

Typical EDC Gear: Not So Glamorous EDC

By • March 16, 2026

Five Things I Learned About the TitanX In 1000 shots

By • March 16, 2026

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

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Out of the Comfort Zone: My First Hunt Began in Africa

By • March 16, 2026

KNIFE SHARPENING: Art or Science? Little of Both

By • March 16, 2026

Choosing A Campsite 101: The Ultimate Guide

By • March 15, 2026

Turkey Calls 101: Types, History, & How To Choose The Right One

By • March 14, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Fitting Tribute: The Allen Elishewitz and Les George Ek Integral Folding Knife

By Joshua Swanagon • March 16, 2026

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

Tactical Knives

Fitting Tribute: The Allen Elishewitz and Les George Ek Integral Folding Knife

By Joshua Swanagon • March 16, 2026

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

Videos

Mossberg 990 Aftershock: Ultimate Defensive 12-GA

By Personal Defense World • March 15, 2026

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

By Combat Handguns • March 12, 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

The Rifleman’s Rifle

By • March 14, 2026

Non-Waistband Concealed Carry: Alternate Carry Options.

Beyond the Belt: When The Waistline Isn’t An Option For Your CCW

By Joel T. Nadler • March 13, 2026

Fundamentals – The Building Blocks of Success

By • March 13, 2026

When it comes to preparedness, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing something new. The latest and greatest piece of gear. Yet one more unique skill to learn. That’s...

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Colonel Coopers’ Color Code & Neurology

By • March 13, 2026

Colonel Cooper was well ahead of his time regarding not only firearms but also the mental process of survival. His famed color codes were part of his combat mindset, presented...

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

By Fred Mastison • March 12, 2026

The modern warfighter has access to tech that borders on science fiction. These devices allow them to complete missions that previously would have been impossible. From communication equipment to advanced...

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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