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Practice vs Training: Knowing the Difference is Critical

Practice and training are two words that get thrown around all the time. Too often, they are seen as synonymous when nothing could be farther from the truth. Some would say...

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Echelon Alpha 4.0C – From Springfield

The Springfield Echelon has proven to be an exceptional handgun. This modular, striker-fired 9mm duty pistol features a revolutionary stainless steel Central Operating Group (COG) chassis that allows seamless grip...

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Sarsilmaz P8S Tested

There are many companies in the firearms world that may not be household names, yet they produce excellent products. One such company is Sarsilmaz. It’s a 140-year-old weapons manufacturer based...

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How Young is Too Young to Teach Kids Self-Defense?

It’s an age-old question but one that seems especially pressing in today’s world. Should my child learn self-defense, and when? How young is too young? In reality, the question probably...

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Gun Store Etiquette Every First-Time Buyer Should Know

Shopping for and buying firearms isn’t like walking into a box store, picking up what you need, and walking out. Firearms are tools, but they are inherently dangerous tools if...

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Self-Defense Myths – The Top Five

By Fred Mastison • May 19, 2026

Grand Power Stribog TR-22: The Tactical Plinker

By James Hebert • May 18, 2026

Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander: Full-Size CCW 1911.

Enter the Commander: The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander

By James Hebert • May 18, 2026

Army’s Camel Corps: That Time the US Military Opted for Camels Over Horses

By Peter Suciu • May 17, 2026

Taurus 22TUC – Now with Threaded Barrel

By Fred Mastison • May 17, 2026

21 Important Questions & Answers About the AK-47

By Ballistic Staff • May 17, 2026

M-LOK Handguard Recoil Mitigating Accessories

By Fred Mastison • May 16, 2026

G.A. Precision Thunder Ranch Bolt Rifle

By Jay Langston • May 16, 2026

Shinenyx G1A

By Fred Mastison • May 15, 2026

TTI Glock 34: Revisiting a 2011 Taran Tactical Build.

Taran Tactical Throwback: The TTI Glock 34 Reaches Back into the Archives

By Mitch Eckler • May 15, 2026

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Wyoming Considers Major Reduction in Wolf Harvest Permits

By Megan Postol • May 19, 2026

Hunting Marksmanship

By Fred Mastison • May 18, 2026

Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB: Perfect For The Plantation

By Athlon Outdoors • May 18, 2026

The Dangers of Ticks: A Growing Problem Across the United States

By Athlon Outdoors • May 17, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Vittles on the Run – Bug Out Food Options

By Athlon Outdoors • May 19, 2026

The SIG M400 Forge – Bang For Your Buck

By Athlon Outdoors • May 19, 2026

SHOOTING 101: Drills To Make You A Better Pistol Shot

By Mark Chesnut • May 18, 2026

S&W 1854 – An American Classic

By Athlon Outdoors • May 17, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Carry Innovation: The UltiClip Family of Products Changed EDC Forever

By Michael Janich • May 19, 2026

The Benchmade Mini SOCP Dagger Flexes Its Tactical Prowess

By Michael D'Angona • May 17, 2026

The Ultimate Luxury BBQ experience: Campo Grande’s new Grillmaster Box

By Skillset Staff • May 16, 2026

Behind the Duty Belt: The ASP PDK (Police Duty Knife) Push Knife

By Tim Stetzer • May 15, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Vehemently Defiant: The Defiant7 M320V Vehement Knives Collab

By Jim Cobb • May 13, 2026

Power Trio From Big i Design – Reliable & Durable EDC Knife Models

By Reuben Bolieu • May 11, 2026

Standard Bearer: Microtech Sets the Standard for Automatic Knives

By Todd Burgreen • May 9, 2026

My Journey with an Icon: A Life with the Randall Model 1

By Athlon Outdoors • May 7, 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

FALCO Expands TalonGuard Line With Four New OWB Holsters

By Ballistic Staff • May 15, 2026

New PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope

By Fred Mastison • May 14, 2026

Holster Materials Explained: Advantages and Disadvantages of Each.

Shooting 101: Different Holster Materials and Their Pros & Cons

By Madison Heim • May 14, 2026

Presidential Signature Safe – From Liberty

By Fred Mastison • May 14, 2026

If you have firearms in your home, I believe you should also have a safe. While the placement of self-defense weapons is nuanced, the storage of multiple guns needs to...

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Lightweight M1 Thompson – From Auto Ordnance

By Fred Mastison • May 13, 2026

Some guns are simply iconic. One that wears this title well is the M1 Thompson. Born out of war and carried into American life, it is a design that still...

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The CMC Gen 6 Glock Trigger Is A Performance-Driven Upgrade

By Fred Mastison • May 13, 2026

While Glock pistols are well known for being solid right out of the box, many people still feel there are improvements that can be made. One thing that always seems...

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Beretta Titan: A 500-Year Flex Into the Future of Modern Sporting Rifles

By Ballistic Staff • May 13, 2026

ARO Wrap – Now for Alien Gear RAPID FORCE Holsters

By Fred Mastison • May 12, 2026

LE Armor’s Take On The Glock Gen 6

By Dave Bahde • May 12, 2026