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Best Glock Trigger Upgrades, Glock triggers

Accessories Gear Parts

Best Aftermarket Glock Triggers

In recent years, the absolute king of modularity and benefactor/victim of modification has been the AR-15. While Stoner’s design is still in the lead, a new gun has caught the...

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Featured Self-Defense Training

Comprehensive Self-Defense: Do You Really Have a Well-Rounded Fighting System?

There’s constant debate in the self-defense community as to what is the best system or style to learn as the ultimate form of personal protection. Sometimes, popular martial arts take...

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Guns Handguns Revolvers

The Pietta King Trio Revolver: Interchangeable Royalty

In the world of single-action revolver clones, the default choices are reproductions produced by Uberti and Pietta. Uberti tends to focus on finely finished minute variations, whereas Pietta offers a...

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Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

Auto-Ordnance Classic 1911 – Celebrating America

There are several things that are utterly American. Apple pie, the Fourth of July, and the 1911. This iconic handgun has been a staple of American culture since, well, 1911....

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Competition Shooting: Is It Viable for Self-Defense Scenarios?

Competition Shooting Featured

Will Competition Shooting Get You Killed in the Streets?

Debates on gun forums can become contentious. If you doubt that, just go on one and post either “shooting competition will get you killed in da streetz” or “shooting matches...

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US Optics FDN 03-17X – Foundation Series

By Dave Bahde • May 11, 2026

SDS Arms/Inglis Manufacturing L9A1 Hi-Power: Quality Classic.

The SDS Arms/Inglis Manufacturing L9A1 Hi-Power

By Frank Jardim • May 11, 2026

Putting the US PALM Storm CAT 4 Rifle to the Test

By Ballistic Staff • May 10, 2026

Head Games – The Winning Mindset

By Regina Milkovich • May 9, 2026

Armasight Pro Series: American-Made Thermal Takes a Major Leap Forward

By Robert Jordan • May 9, 2026

The Incog XS – Ultra Concealment Holster

By Fred Mastison • May 8, 2026

Akai Custom Ripsaw 2011: Blending Competition and Defense.

The Akai Custom Ripsaw 2011 Bridges Competition and Defense

By Mitch Eckler • May 7, 2026

Shooting 101: How Barrel Length Affects Velocity

By Mark Chesnut • May 7, 2026

Q Tall Boy – All about Quiet

By Fred Mastison • May 6, 2026

Charter Arms Undercoverette: The Perfect .32 H&R Mag CCW Snubbie?

Hands-On Review: The Undercoverette Small Frame Snub-Nose Revolver

By James Hebert • May 6, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

BANISH Suppressor – Now in Stainless Steel

By Fred Mastison • May 11, 2026

Taurus Raging Hunter .460 at 300 Yards

By Athlon Outdoors • May 11, 2026

Mapping Matters: Why LakeMaster Charts Change the Game

By Athlon Outdoors • May 10, 2026

Spring Perch Fishing: How to Find, Catch, and Cook Yellow Perch

By Athlon Outdoors • May 9, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Elevated Shelters Hover Above Outdoor Dangers

By Athlon Outdoors • May 12, 2026

The Mossberg 990 Magpul – The Room Broom

By Athlon Outdoors • May 12, 2026

Meprolights MPO Series Optics

By Athlon Outdoors • May 11, 2026

How to install a muzzle brake.

The Truth About Survival Guns

By Athlon Outdoors • May 10, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Power Trio from Big i Design Offers Models that Carry Light and Cut Hard

By Reuben Bolieu • May 11, 2026

Standard Bearer: Microtech Sets the Standard for Automatic Knives

By Todd Burgreen • May 9, 2026

Espresso Martini – A Secret Gem

By Fred Mastison • May 8, 2026

My Journey with an Icon: A Life with the Randall Model 1

By Athlon Outdoors • May 7, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Precision Meets Survival: Hellbender Blade Co. Makes Knives to Endure

By Reuben Bolieu • May 7, 2026

Reliable Companion: EDC for the Field from Hammer Down Forge

By Jim Cobb • May 5, 2026

Ten Tactical Chopping Tools That Get The Job Done

By Michael D'Angona • May 3, 2026

Compact Carvers to Heavy Hitters, Houghton Era Outdoors is Field Ready

By Reuben Bolieu • May 1, 2026

Videos

Nightforce NX6 — Lighter, Faster & Easier To Use

By Sean Utley • May 8, 2026

Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB: Over-the-Barrel Advantage

By Sean Utley • May 1, 2026

DNT Zulus 4K: Stepping Into the Digital Night

By Sean Utley • April 27, 2026

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Smooth Updated

By Alex Landeen • April 24, 2026

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

Jack Carr Limited Edition MK25 – From SIG

By Fred Mastison • May 6, 2026

The Minimal, But Effective, MH-6 Little Bird

By Fred Mastison • May 5, 2026

The 5.11 All Missions Backpack – Back in Limited Inventory

By Fred Mastison • May 5, 2026

The Canine Breeds Are Best Suited To Protect You & Your Home

By Megan Postol • May 5, 2026

There’s a reason dogs have been tied to human protection for thousands of years. Long before alarms, cameras, concealed carry, or even locks, there was a set of ears in...

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SRO Green Dot – Now in Two Colors

By Fred Mastison • May 4, 2026

Trijicon has made a name for itself in the optics world for a reason. They produce real-world hard-use products that are designed to run regardless of the conditions. While they...

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Pistols vs. Revolvers — Basic Pros & Cons Of Each

By Madison Heim • May 4, 2026

From hunting and self-defense to target shooting, pistols and revolvers are two popular handguns in the firearm community. These tools are known for being easy to manage, reliable and enjoyable...

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Wilson Combat SFT9: Running the Double-Stack 1911.

Reviewing The High-Value & High-End STF9

By Mitch Eckler • May 4, 2026

Ruger LCP MAX Gets a Magpul Makeover

By Ballistic Staff • May 3, 2026

Langdon Tactical Adds the CZ P-09 Line

By Fred Mastison • May 3, 2026