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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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Overland Expo SoCal showcasing modified SUVs and expedition trucks

Lifestyle Overland Skillset Magazine

Overland Expo SoCal Rig Roundup

If you walked into the OC Fair & Event Center on March 14th and 15th expecting just another casual car show, you were likely flattened by the sheer gravitational pull...

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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

Shooting 101: How Barrel Length Affects Velocity

By Mark Chesnut • May 7, 2026

Akai Custom Ripsaw 2011: Blending Competition and Defense.

The Akai Custom Ripsaw 2011 Bridges Competition and Defense

By Mitch Eckler • May 7, 2026

Q Tall Boy – All about Quiet

By Fred Mastison • May 6, 2026

Jack Carr Limited Edition MK25 – From SIG

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

The Minimal, But Effective, MH-6 Little Bird

By Fred Mastison • May 5, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

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

5.11 Brings Back the AMP Series in a Limited Run

By Megan Postol • May 8, 2026

Spring Great Lakes Brown Trout: Tips & Tactics For Landing More Browns This Spring

By Athlon Outdoors • May 7, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

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

An Outstanding Fixed Blade EDC – Goathead Knives Hunter 3.5

By Athlon Outdoors • May 9, 2026

Shooting the Shorties – Mastering PGO Firearms

By Athlon Outdoors • May 8, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

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

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

By Reuben Bolieu • May 7, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

Street Smarts: 10 Steps in Choosing a Defensive Folding Knife

By Michael Janich • April 29, 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

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

SRO Green Dot – Now in Two Colors

By Fred Mastison • May 4, 2026

Wilson Combat SFT9: Running the Double-Stack 1911.

Reviewing The High-Value & High-End STF9

By Mitch Eckler • May 4, 2026

If you follow the American handgun market, you already know Wilson Combat for tuned 1911s, spotless fit and finish, and an almost stubborn insistence on reliability. What you may not...

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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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Langdon Tactical Adds the CZ P-09 Line

By Fred Mastison • May 3, 2026

Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) has long been known for precision-driven firearm enhancements. The company has mastered the art of taking good guns and making them excellent. From trigger work to...

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Ruger LCP MAX Gets a Magpul Makeover

By Ballistic Staff • May 3, 2026

The Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore: How to Identify Emotional Abuse

By Megan Postol • May 3, 2026

The Winans Steam Gun: A Civil War Curiosity Ahead of Its Time

By Peter Suciu • May 3, 2026