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Bond Arms Snake Slayer

Warm weather is upon us, and with that comes the yearly appearance of all the creatures that stayed silent all winter. At the top of that list are snakes. These...

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Accessories Parts

Proof Research PXT Exponential Twist: The Future of Precision Rifle Barrels?

Precision rifles are really good these days. Good enough to make you doubt that any meaningful advancement can be made without some level of electronic or digital technology onboard. They...

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Self-Defense Shooting 101 Training

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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Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

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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Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

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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Self-Defense Driving – Beyond Average Safe Driving

By Fred Mastison • May 21, 2026

History of the Walther PPK/s: The Popular Pistol Through the Ages.

History of the Walther PPK/S: Model Comparison and Review

By Joel T. Nadler • May 21, 2026

SAS/22 Folding Chassis System – For Your 10/22

By Fred Mastison • May 20, 2026

Cyelee Optics Chameleon FLEX: Solving the Astigmatism Problem.

Have Astigmatism? The Cyelee Optics Chameleon FLEX Has You Covered

By William Lawson • May 20, 2026

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

Taurus 22TUC – Now with Threaded Barrel

By Fred Mastison • May 17, 2026

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

By Peter Suciu • May 17, 2026

21 Important Questions & Answers About the AK-47

By Ballistic Staff • May 17, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

Grab Summer By The Horns Giveaway!

By Athlon Outdoors • May 21, 2026

Sitka Enters the Angler Space: A Full Review of the New Fishing Apparel Line

By Athlon Outdoors • May 21, 2026

Richard Lendrum Teams Up with Hunter Outdoor Communications to Promote Leading African Safari Brands

By Megan Postol • May 20, 2026

The Evolution of Shotgun Optics and Mounting Systems

By Athlon Outdoors • May 20, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Meet Ryan Coulter, Benchmade’s New VP of Product

By Athlon Outdoors • May 21, 2026

The Taurus 22TUC – Pocket Pistol Redefined

By Athlon Outdoors • May 21, 2026

Smith & Wesson’s 5.7 M&P FPC

By Athlon Outdoors • May 20, 2026

Vittles on the Run – Bug Out Food Options

By Athlon Outdoors • May 19, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Digital evidence to crimes is all around us if we take the time to look.

Cold Case: How the Charles Nieman Murder Was Solved

By Hillary Romig • May 21, 2026

Elegant Workhorse: LionSteel Bridges Form and Function with Its T5

By Mitch Eckler • May 21, 2026

Overland Expo West 2026

By Ben Tirpak • May 20, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

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

By Tim Stetzer • May 15, 2026

Vehemently Defiant: The Defiant7 M320V Vehement Knives Collab

By Jim Cobb • May 13, 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

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

By Megan Postol • 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

The Shinenyx G1A Thermal + Night Vision Fusion Monocular / Goggle represents the pinnacle of advanced vision technology. It is engineered for professionals who require unmatched clarity and detection capabilities...

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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

Since we started propelling projectiles with powder, there have been gunsmiths and tuners who made good gear great. You can trace almost any respected firearm back through a lineage of...

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FALCO Expands TalonGuard Line With Four New OWB Holsters

By Ballistic Staff • May 15, 2026

Hybrid holsters have always walked a fine line. Some lean too hard into comfort and get floppy. Others crank retention to eleven and feel like you’re carrying a cinder block...

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

By Fred Mastison • May 14, 2026

Presidential Signature Safe – From Liberty

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