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Accessories Lasers & Lights

Streamlight TLR-6: An All-in-One weapon Mounted Light & Laser for Subcompact Firearms

Weapon-mounted lights and lasers are two popular modifications designed to help quickly identify targets in low-light environments. These attachments offer many key benefits, but many shooters may prefer to keep...

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Accessories Maintenance & Range

Caldwell’s Surface-to-Air ClayCopter Is the Ultimate Shotgun Shooting Companion

Caldwell just launched (see what I did there) a new target launcher called the Surface-to-Air, and it is the coolest battery and Bluetooth-powered device I’ve seen hit the market. If you’re familiar...

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Star Batt mobile high-speed device in use inside a vehicle for on-the-go internet connectivity

Star Batt: Mobile High Speed

For a long time, I operated with a tired method. Head out into the field, shoot content with a team, wrap the day, then wait until you get back to...

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Guns Rifles Semi-Automatic Rifles

IWI ARAD 5 – Military Heritage

Several years ago, IWI released the ARAD. A rifle designed and dedicated to military use. Since its launch, this rifle has proven itself to be a serious battle rifle. Now,...

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Accessories Suppressors & Silencers

Elite Iron Thud Lite L — Experience Breeds Excellence In Suppression

If I challenged you to name three to five suppressor companies right now, I could likely tell you some of the names you’d mention. If I further challenged you to...

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Cimarron’s Colt 1851 Navy – Now Nickel Plated Tough

By James Hebert • April 12, 2026

Magpul Threw Up On My AK

By Athlon Outdoors • April 12, 2026

Al Capone’s “Sweetheart” Colt 1911- Limited-Edition Release

By Fred Mastison • April 11, 2026

Canik METE MC9 Prime — Apex Carry Pistol

By Garrett Lucas • April 11, 2026

Need a New Blade? Five Knife Makers to Check Out

By Athlon Outdoors • April 11, 2026

Home Defense Planning: Hardening Your Home for Success.

Planning Your Home Defense: Preparing for What We Do Know

By Joel T. Nadler • April 10, 2026

Protection Against Nature’s Slithering Serpents: Snake Protection for the Trail

By Athlon Outdoors • April 10, 2026

VP9CC Micro-Compact – New from HK

By Fred Mastison • April 9, 2026

5 Best New 1911 Pistols

By Ballistic Staff • April 9, 2026

1911 Magazines: Understanding How They Work, or Don’t.

Reload!: How Different Magazines Affect the Performance of a 1911

By Mitch Eckler • April 9, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

The Untamed Table: BBQ Turkey Nachos That Hit Every Time

By Megan Postol • April 12, 2026

Turkey Hunting Slams Explained: Grand, Royal, World & Super Slam

By Athlon Outdoors • April 11, 2026

What Makes a Turkey Gun? Putting it All Together

By Athlon Outdoors • April 10, 2026

Salty Rayne: The Story Behind an Ocean Conservation Initiative

By Athlon Outdoors • April 9, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

The Difference Between Police Departments and Sheriff Offices

By Hillary Romig • April 12, 2026

A New Take: Victorinox Updates Its Classic SAK with the Onefold Alox

By Jim Cobb • April 11, 2026

Johnnie Walker Red Soul – Scotch Light

By Fred Mastison • April 10, 2026

From Pocket to Impact in Seconds: The CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe

By Reuben Bolieu • April 9, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Thoughtful Execution: The Lucky Walusiak Meschach Offers Sleek Functionality

By Mitch Eckler • April 7, 2026

Battlefield Perfection: The MKC V24 Dagger Channels a WWII Icon

By Michael D'Angona • April 5, 2026

Multitool Giant, Leatherman, Enters the Fixed Blade Market

By Jim Cobb • April 3, 2026

From Utility to Artistry: Versatile Uses for Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe Knives

By Reuben Bolieu • April 1, 2026

Videos

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

Beretta A300 Ultima Competition Shotgun

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • March 25, 2026

Rock River Arms RBG-1S — RRA’s Depature From The AR

By Sean Utley • March 22, 2026

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F COA

By Fred Mastison • March 17, 2026

Mossberg 990 Aftershock: Ultimate Defensive 12-GA

By Personal Defense World • March 15, 2026

Winter Gear Success: What Really Worked!

By Athlon Outdoors • April 9, 2026

A Valid Tactic? The Iraqi Reload

By Athlon Outdoors • April 9, 2026

The Springfield M1A National Match

By Fred Mastison • April 8, 2026

The SAINT Gear Pack – From Springfield

By Fred Mastison • April 8, 2026

There is one common thread amongst all gun owners. Once a gun is purchased, accessories are quick to follow. While some people enjoy the shopping and comparing, most people would...

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.380 ACP Meat Test: How Did the Defensive Round Do on Deer Meat?

Meat Test: Deer Meat, Old Clothes, and the Efficacy of .380 ACP Hollow Points

By Frank Jardim • April 8, 2026

As impressive as gelatin tests look, what are we really seeing? Proper gelatin testing is complicated and represents a best-case-scenario performance measure. The basic problem is that the gelatin is...

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The Civet 12 – Mag Fed Madness

By Athlon Outdoors • April 8, 2026

Sometimes you just want something to work, and work well. I like weird shotguns, especially when they’re cheap. So when I saw a Civet 12 for sale at $150, I...

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LEFTY Silencer – New From Q

By Fred Mastison • April 7, 2026

Magnetic Gun Mounts: Do They Actually Work? A Hands-on Review of the Armotech 3.0 Magnetic Mount

By Madison Heim • April 7, 2026

SA-35 4″ 9mm – New from Springfield Armory

By Fred Mastison • April 7, 2026