Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

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

High-Value and High-End: The Wilson Combat SFT9 Double-Stack 1911

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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REPULS Spray: A New Standard in Personal Defense Without the Drawbacks of Pepper Spray

As personal safety tools continue to evolve, manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on reducing user risk while maintaining effectiveness. One product gaining traction in that space is REPULS Defense Spray,...

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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

Help Them off the Fence

By Fred Mastison • May 2, 2026

Valor Duty Holster – From Blade-Tech

By Fred Mastison • May 2, 2026

ATF Landmark Rulemaking Package

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

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Athlon Untamed

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

Outfitting Your Fishing Kayak On a Budget

By Athlon Outdoors • May 4, 2026

LaCrosse Ursa ES GTX Review: A Hunter-Tested Boot Built for Tough Terrain

By Athlon Outdoors • May 3, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

The Folding Firearm Market

By Athlon Outdoors • May 6, 2026

SHOOTING 101: Taking The Confusion Out Of Riflescopes

By Mark Chesnut • May 5, 2026

I Have Terrible Taste In Guns

By Athlon Outdoors • May 5, 2026

Road Trip! Get Your Vehicle Ready to Rock and Roll

By Athlon Outdoors • May 4, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Reliable Companion: EDC for the Field from Hammer Down Forge

By Jim Cobb • May 5, 2026

Hit the Field Hard with These 10 Tactical Tomahawks and Axes

By Michael D'Angona • May 3, 2026

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 511 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona • May 2, 2026

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

By Reuben Bolieu • May 1, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

Improper Knife Use: 8 Reasons Why Your Knife is Failing

By Michael D'Angona • April 23, 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

Simple Sling Mod 2 – From Snake Eater Tactical

By Fred Mastison • April 30, 2026

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

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

By Mitch Eckler • April 30, 2026

RECON Tactical – Next-Generation Bump Helmet

By Fred Mastison • April 30, 2026

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

My editor recently relayed a question from a reader to me. Essentially, the question was, “What caliber is best for an AR pistol or short barreled rifle with say, a...

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Breek Arms Introduces The Trash Shield, A Competitive Shooting Essential

By Fred Mastison • April 29, 2026

When it comes to competitive shooting, every advantage a shooter can get is critical. Everything from trigger weight to optics clarity matters. One company that understands this is Breek Arms....

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80X Cheetah Tactical Bronze – From Beretta

By Fred Mastison • April 29, 2026

Beretta has been producing excellent firearms for centuries. From rifles and shotguns to pistols, they are masters of their craft. In modern times, one of their more popular lines has...

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Rebuilding A Classic 1911 For The Modern Era

By P.E. Fitch • April 28, 2026

Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous 2026 in Review

By Fred Mastison • April 28, 2026

Streamlight TLR-6 Weapon Light: Light/Laser Combo for Subcompacts.

Hands On: Is the Streamlight TLR-6 Weapon Light Worth Installing?

By Madison Heim • April 28, 2026