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Meprolight MVO 1-8×28 —There’s A New LPVO In Town

Meprolight is a brand most known for its handgun iron sights, from tritium night sights to fiber-tritium, self-illuminated adjustable sights, and more. Lately, they have been busy innovating within the optical space, releasing new red...

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Rock River Arms RBG-1S — RRA’s Depature From The AR

“This thing feels great. Nice balance. Solid feel.” These were the words of inner-me as I picked up Rock River’s RBG-1S for the first time in a long time. If my...

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300 Blackout vs 308, rifles, ammunition

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300 Blackout vs .308 Win: Which Round Reigns Supreme in AR-15s?

Many AR-15 owners begin to consider different cartridges after they’ve built or bought a few rifles in the standard 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington chambering. America’s love for .30-caliber cartridges is strong, and...

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Bleecker Street Publications Acquires Gun University

In a move that makes a whole lot of sense for anyone paying attention to where the firearms media world is headed, Bleecker Street Publications has officially acquired Gun University,...

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Accessories Optics & Sights

SHOT Show 2026: Best New Red Dots

SHOT Show 2026 saw lots of new red (and green) dot offerings from numerous companies. Emerging trends include multi-reticles, motion activation, and streamlined profiles. Some companies are going for smaller, more concealable optics,...

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GRITR Semi-Universal Hybrid IWB Holster

By Fred Mastison • March 23, 2026

GForce Arms 9mm Jawbone: American-Made PDW Excellence.

Everyman’s (and Woman’s) PDW: The GForce Arms 9mm Jawbone Pistol

By Frank Jardim • March 23, 2026

KE Arms Picatinny Rail Carry Handle Mount

By • March 23, 2026

Marines and Pistol Red Dots – A Change in Policy

By Fred Mastison • March 22, 2026

10 Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons for 2023.

Best Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons

By Personal Defense World • March 22, 2026

Get Out Safely: Travelers’ safety in a hotel

By • March 22, 2026

Icon Defense Monolithic Upper Receiver Systems

By Fred Mastison • March 21, 2026

IWI Jericho 941 F ORP: Full Size Optic Ready Pistol.

Modern Warhammer: IWI Offers the Optic-Ready Jericho 941 F ORP

By William Lawson • March 21, 2026

Modern Surplus Gear Rocks

By • March 21, 2026

Maxim Defense MKIV-SD – Keeping it Quiet

By Fred Mastison • March 20, 2026

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Feelfree Airship Review: The Inflatable Kayak That Performs Like a Hard Shell

By • March 23, 2026

Ruger American Gen II Ranch in .300 BLK: The Ideal Lightweight Deer Rifle

By • March 22, 2026

Hunting Mentorship Decline: The Quiet Crisis

By • March 21, 2026

What to Wear Fishing: Clothing Tips for Sun Protection, Comfort, & Safety

By • March 20, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Used Jeep Wrangler Overland Build

By Ben Tirpak • March 22, 2026

The Supersonic Dream: Concorde & The Race For Faster Flight

By Tiffanie Kluchnik • March 21, 2026

DIY: Making a “Drone” Training Knife to Match Your EDC Defensive Knife

By Michael Janich • March 20, 2026

Overland Expo SoCal 2026

By Ben Tirpak • March 19, 2026

Tactical Knives

DIY: Making a “Drone” Training Knife to Match Your EDC Defensive Knife

By Michael Janich • March 20, 2026

Tenacious Talon: The Revenant Corps Talon V2 Offers Clandestine Defense

By Michael D'Angona • March 18, 2026

A Folder Made In Tribute To The Ek Commando Knife Company Dagger

By Joshua Swanagon • March 16, 2026

At the Push of a Button: A Robust Roundup of Automatic Knives

By Jim Cobb • March 12, 2026

Videos

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F COA

By Fred Mastison • March 17, 2026

Mossberg 990 Aftershock: Ultimate Defensive 12-GA

By Personal Defense World • March 15, 2026

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Updated

By Alex Landeen • March 13, 2026

CZ Shadow 2 Compact: Competition DNA in a Carry-Ready Package

By Combat Handguns • March 12, 2026

SAR USA 109T: Compact 9mm Pistol with Subgun DNA

By Personal Defense World • March 8, 2026

Springfield Armory 2020 Action — A Custom Build Project

By Sean Utley • March 7, 2026

Bersa’s M2XI: A Rugged Double-Stack 1911

By Combat Handguns • March 5, 2026

Barrett MRAD Covert: Big Performance in a Discreet Package

By Ballistic Staff • March 1, 2026

Bounty Hunter – From EAA

By LaVista Bill Bell • March 20, 2026

Carrying a 1911: Six Months Concealing the Legendary Platform.

Concealed Carry Corner: Six Months Carrying a Full-Size 1911

By Mitch Eckler • March 20, 2026

Water Purification – How Long to Boil Water?

By • March 20, 2026

Vortex Strike Eagle 1–10×24 FFP – LPVO

By Fred Mastison • March 19, 2026

For tactical and competition shooters, the jump from close-quarters speed to longer targets can expose a gap in most LPVOs. Some load on features and length you don’t need. Others...

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New Blue Label Youth Shotgun – From EAA Corp.

By Fred Mastison • March 19, 2026

Spring is the ideal time to introduce young enthusiasts to the world of sport shooting. Building on the success of last year’s Blue Label shotgun series launch, European American Armory...

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Tree Identification: Eastern Trees

By • March 19, 2026

Knowing and identifying basic trees in the Northeast and Eastern Woodlands pays off fast in any wild stretch you roam. Tree identification helps you read the land, choose the right...

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The Beretta 30X – A Stronger Tomcat

By • March 19, 2026

Keep Your Shots Steady With This Adjustable-Height Bag From Real Avid

By Fred Mastison • March 18, 2026

BMW i7 Protection – An Evolution in Protection

By Fred Mastison • March 18, 2026