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Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F COA

Typically, a new firearm gradually gains popularity as it enters the public and feedback trickles in. That was not the case with the Springfield Echelon. Its popularity soared almost immediately,...

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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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SHOT Show ’26: Best & Newest AKs That Are Sure To Impress

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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Competition Shooting Featured Shooting 101

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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NEXTORCH eStar Headlamp — 1,300 Lumens of Hands-Free Light

By lcernauskas • March 17, 2026

Shooting with Shooting Gloves: Pros and Cons of Gloving Up.

Outsider’s Insights: Pros and Cons of Shooting with Shooting Gloves

By Madison Heim • March 17, 2026

Antibiotics – Should the Prepper Stockpile Them?

By • March 17, 2026

Flitecontrol – Now In 20-Gauge

By • March 17, 2026

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

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Tracking: An Understated Hunting Skill

By • March 17, 2026

OnX Releases 2025 Stewardship Impact Report

By • March 17, 2026

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

Skillset Magazine

Live Loud, Eat Late: The Untamed Spirits of Asian Bar Food and Drinks!

By Reuben Bolieu • March 17, 2026

A Folder Made In Tribute To The Ek Commando Knife Company Dagger

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

Tactical Knives

A Folder Made In Tribute To The Ek Commando Knife Company Dagger

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

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

Surplus military and police guns are fun for collectors and a source of real value for shooters. The key thing to remember about buying government surplus guns is to buy...

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Filtering Straws: Simple Sipping Converts Questionable Water to Safe

By • March 14, 2026

We take fresh water for granted during our normal daily lives. But when a crisis hits, that’s when we truly understand how much it means to our survival. When deep...

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The Rifleman’s Rifle

By • March 14, 2026

My dad really loves westerns. As a child of the 1960s and 1970s, westerns were a big deal. When I was a kid, if we were home and he was...

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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