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Jack Carr Limited Edition MK25 – From SIG

When it comes to action and intrigue, nobody put words to paper like Jack Carr. His novels have captured the imagination of young and old alike with their grit and...

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The Top Dogs for Home and Personal Defense

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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Wilson Combat SFT9: Running the Double-Stack 1911.

Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

Reviewing The High-Value & High-End STF9

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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Self-Defense Training

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

Emotional abuse rarely starts with something obvious, but nonetheless, it can escalate into something physically dangerous. Most emotionally abusive relationships don’t begin with yelling, threats, or anything you could easily...

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Featured History

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

The American Civil War has been described as the “first modern war,” as it featured combat tactics that began to move away from the massed battle lines of the Napoleonic...

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Q Tall Boy – All about Quiet

By Fred Mastison • May 6, 2026

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

Mainstay .32 H&R Magnum: The Charter Arms Undercoverette

By James Hebert • May 6, 2026

The Killer Egg – MH-6 Helicopter

By Fred Mastison • May 5, 2026

The 5.11 All Missions Backpack – Back in Limited Inventory

By Fred Mastison • May 5, 2026

SRO Green Dot – Now in Two Colors

By Fred Mastison • May 4, 2026

Pistols vs. Revolvers — Basic Pros & Cons Of Each

By Madison Heim • 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

NRA Alternatives, Republicans Gun Control, Second Amendment, Congress, guns

2nd Amendment Talking Points For Those Who Are Undecided

By Fred Mastison • May 2, 2026

Valor Duty Holster – From Blade-Tech

By Fred Mastison • May 2, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

GOYOJO GRS225RF Thermal Optics with LRF Review: Big Features Without the Big Price Tag

By Athlon Outdoors • May 6, 2026

Sub-Gauge Surge: Testing the CVA Scout Spur 28 Gauge Turkey Gun

By Athlon Outdoors • May 6, 2026

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Untamed Edition

By Megan Postol • May 5, 2026

Steiner eDiscovery 10×42 Binoculars – With Integrated Camera

By Fred Mastison • May 4, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Shining Bright with the Compact EO6R Pro RG Flashlight

By Athlon Outdoors • May 7, 2026

The Vector Paragon 3X

By Athlon Outdoors • May 7, 2026

The Folding Firearm Market

By Athlon Outdoors • May 6, 2026

SHOOTING 101: Taking The Confusion Out Of Riflescopes

By Mark Chesnut • May 5, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Too Old for Special Forces? Why Age Isn’t the Barrier You Think

By Morgan Lerette • May 6, 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

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 5.11 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona • May 2, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

A Buck Classic Goes on a Diet – The 110 Slim Heritage Elite

By Jim Cobb • April 27, 2026

Old School Tactical: The History of the Swiss Army Knife

By Reuben Bolieu • April 25, 2026

Videos

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

Nocpix QUEST S50R: See Everything, Miss Nothing

By Ballistic Staff • April 4, 2026

REPULS Spray: Personal Defense Without the Drawbacks of Aerosol OC Sprays

By Megan Postol • May 2, 2026

A Guide To All The Major Changes Handed Down By The ATF

By Fred Mastison • May 1, 2026

Glock 17 Gen 6: A Progressive Move for Glock.

The Glock 17 Gen 6 Sees Real Changes that Shooters will Appreciate

By Travis Pike • May 1, 2026

Simple Sling Mod 2 – From Snake Eater Tactical

By Fred Mastison • April 30, 2026

There are several essential items I believe a working rifle should have. These include a light, a good optic, a suppressor, and, of course, a sling. Slings are often overlooked,...

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RECON Tactical – Next-Generation Bump Helmet

By Fred Mastison • April 30, 2026

For those who work in dangerous situations, head protection is a must. The challenge has always been finding something that works well, is comfortable, and doesn’t weigh a ton. A...

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Smith & Wesson Shield X: New AND Improved—Legitimately.

Is the Smith & Wesson Shield X New? Improved? Or Both?

By Mitch Eckler • April 30, 2026

We have been protecting ourselves with handguns since we discovered gunpowder and learned how to make guns smaller, lighter, and easier to live with. The tools evolve. The reasons do...

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300 Blackout vs 308 vs 7.62x39, 308 vs 7.62, best short barreled ammo

300 Blackout vs 308 vs 7.62×39: Which Caliber Is Best for Short Barrels?

By Robert Jordan • April 29, 2026

Breek Arms Introduces The Trash Shield, A Competitive Shooting Essential

By Fred Mastison • April 29, 2026

80X Cheetah Tactical Bronze – From Beretta

By Fred Mastison • April 29, 2026