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Optics & Sights

Riton Optics 3 Tactix MPRD XL: Slim Optic with a Big Window

Riton Optics is an up-and-coming company whose products I’ve learned to trust over the last year. The latest of these is the 3 Tactix MPRD XL green dot pistol optic....

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Guns Rifles Semi-Automatic Rifles

SAM7SF 7.62x39mm AK-47 – With Side-Folding Stock

Without question, the AK is one of the most iconic guns on Earth. Go anywhere in the world, and people will quickly recognize and name this gun. While there are...

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Disaster & Survival Prepping, Camping, & Survival

Bear Safety Guide: How to Stay Safe Around Black Bears, Grizzlies, & Polar Bears

Bear attacks are rare, but when they do happen, they can be disastrous. Bears can kill humans, and occasionally do. If you are going to venture into places where bears...

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Davy Crockett’s First Rifle

No other gun’s name is as famous as Davy Crockett’s “Old Betsy,” and no other gun has had so many rifles named after it. So many that one gun writer even wrote that he hoped he...

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Smith & Wesson’s New Carry Revolvers Put to the Test.

Guns Handguns Review Revolvers

S&W’s Night Guard Series: Model 386 & 396

A media event at Gunsite Academy gave me the chance to preview two new defensive revolvers from Smith & Wesson, the Nightguard Model 386 and the Nightguard Model 396. Developed...

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An Ounce of Prevention – Avoiding Injuries and Emergencies

By Athlon Outdoors • April 22, 2026

2020 Heatseeker .308 Pistol – Chassis Based System

By Fred Mastison • April 21, 2026

How to De-Escalate a Dangerous Situation

By Fred Mastison • April 21, 2026

Vortex’s Vanquish Binoculars Bring Nature Front and Center

By Athlon Outdoors • April 21, 2026

DIY Long Term Targets

By Athlon Outdoors • April 21, 2026

Steinel .38 Special +P Snub Nose Pro Hollow-Point Ammunition.

Tested: Steinel .38 Special +P Snub Nose Pro Ammunition

By James Hebert • April 20, 2026

Spitting Fire: 8 Pepper Spray Options for Blinding Self-Defense

By Athlon Outdoors • April 20, 2026

FORLOH AllClima Pant & Jacket — To The Hunt & Beyond

By Ballistic Staff • April 20, 2026

BODYGUARD 38 2.0 Series Revolver

By Fred Mastison • April 19, 2026

Pro Upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 19, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

Ohio Youth Turkey Hunters Tag Nearly 2,000 Birds to Kick Off 2026 Season

By Megan Postol • April 21, 2026

Texas Approves Traditions Muzzleloader with Firestick

By Fred Mastison • April 20, 2026

Rucking for Hunters: The Simple, Low-Cost Way to Build Real-World Fitness

By Athlon Outdoors • April 20, 2026

Reading the Woods for Sign: Trails, Beds & Scrape Clues to Find More Sheds

By Athlon Outdoors • April 19, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

RMJ Tactical Takes on the Classic Boot Knife with the Orlando Special

By Jim Cobb • April 21, 2026

Skillset Fight Club: Escape Wrist Grabs

By Waysun Johnny Tsai • April 20, 2026

Bites Bigger Than Its Bark: The North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog

By Mitch Eckler • April 19, 2026

Lighten Your Load: Ultralight Backpacking Tips

By Reuben Bolieu • April 18, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Channeling an Icon: The KaBar Ek Model 4 Commando Dagger

By Todd Burgreen • April 17, 2026

Expertly Crafted and Incredibly Unique: Justin Thompson Custom Knives

By Kevin Estela • April 15, 2026

5 Reasons the Tactical Dagger Dominates Close-Quarters Combat

By Michael D'Angona • April 13, 2026

A New Take: Victorinox Updates Its Classic SAK with the Onefold Alox

By Jim Cobb • April 11, 2026

Videos

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

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C — The COA Edition

By Sean Utley • April 1, 2026

eXperior Elite Commander Double Stack

By Fred Mastison • March 31, 2026

Inside Spohr HQ, Großmaischeid, Germany

By Mitch Eckler • March 29, 2026

Chasing the Draw To First Shot

By Athlon Outdoors • April 19, 2026

Ruger American Rifle Generation II Left Hand

By Fred Mastison • April 18, 2026

New Remington 700 Adjustable Ultra Precision Trigger Group

By Fred Mastison • April 18, 2026

Offbeat Shopping Options – Where to Turn When Resources Are Scarce

By Athlon Outdoors • April 18, 2026

There are any number of reasons why you might not be able to find what you need when shopping at your usual stores. Breakdowns can happen at any point in...

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An Introduction to Martial Arts

By Fred Mastison • April 17, 2026

When it comes to personal defense, many people turn to martial arts training to develop their open-hand skills. Serious people know that simply carrying a gun isn’t the answer. The...

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Bright, Bold, and Fast: TAG Precision Sights Reviewed

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 17, 2026

The worst part about almost all handguns is the factory iron sights. Just about every handgun I’ve owned has come with the three white dot iron sights, or blacked out rear...

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Beretta Celebrates 500 Years with an International Media Event.

A 500 Year History: Beretta Celebrates Its Quincentennial in Italy

By Joshua Swanagon • April 17, 2026

Of Shotgun Slings

By Athlon Outdoors • April 17, 2026

Vortex Veil 400 – Thermal Monocular

By Fred Mastison • April 16, 2026