Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

CQB Handgun Training Techniques: Hard-Fought Defense.

Featured Tactical & LE Training

Prepare for the Worst with These 3 CQB Handgun Training Techniques

Up close and personal survival/shooting as a last-ditch defense!

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Magnum High-Powered Pistols, Revolvers

Guns Handguns Revolvers

Magnum Force: 9 High-Powered Pistols & Revolvers

The term “hand cannon” dates back to some of the oldest small arms, literally when cannons were reduced in size so that a single user could hold and aim one....

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Accessories Suppressors & Silencers

21 Cutting-Edge Suppressors You Need to Know About

Sound suppressors are the fastest-growing segment of the firearms accessory market; their manufacturers invest in research and development, knowing that innovative products are essential to success. Add to this the...

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Accessories Suppressors & Silencers

Rugged Suppressors Axial Review: Low Back Pressure Without Sacrificing Sound

Suppressors trap excess gas, or at least did, then re-direct it through some sort of baffle system suppressing the sound. This idea is at the heart of rifle suppression and...

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5.11 Launches Performance-Driven Medical Scrubs for Healthcare Professionals

5.11 Tactical has expanded its Professional Services lineup with the introduction of a new collection of premium medical scrubs designed specifically for nurses and frontline healthcare professionals. The new apparel...

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Modlite PLH v3 – Raising the Bar for Weapon Lights

By Fred Mastison • July 15, 2026

Vickers Tactical Magazine Release – For the GLOCK 43X and 48

By Fred Mastison • July 15, 2026

Canik Void 9 – New 9mm Suppressor

By Fred Mastison • July 14, 2026

Revolver Legends: Five Shooters Who Changed Handgun History

By Megan Postol • July 14, 2026

Aftermarket 1911 grips Valkyrie Dynamics Cobra Skeleton Grips

Better Control Starts Here: Buying Aftermarket 1911 Grips

By Karen Hunter • July 13, 2026

Taurus TX9: Designed to Meet Military & Police Requirements.

Duty Grade Concealed Carry: The Taurus TX9 Meets Military and LE Requirements

By William Bell • July 13, 2026

Pietta USA Great Western II: Testing the Californian & U.S. Marshal SAAs

By Linas Cernauskas • July 12, 2026

Lodestar LNK9 -User-Authorized 9mm

By Fred Mastison • July 12, 2026

jerry miculek revolver shooting

Defensive Firearms Training: Preparing for the Reality of High-Stress Encounters

By Massad Ayoob • July 12, 2026

S&W Bodyguard 2.0 – Now Available with Viridian RFX1

By Fred Mastison • July 11, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

Plano GoNow Freshwater Fish Kit: One Storage System Designed to Do It All

By Megan Postol • July 15, 2026

Wild Woman Unfiltered: How Sheryl Magdycz is Mentoring the Next Generation of Hunters

By Athlon Outdoors • July 15, 2026

Muckster Lite EVA Women’s Clog Review: My New Go-To Water Shoe

By Megan Postol • July 14, 2026

July Deer Prep: Trail Cameras, Mock Scrapes, and Stand Strategies

By Athlon Outdoors • July 13, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Cheap .32 ACP Handguns

By Athlon Outdoors • July 15, 2026

Camo Gear and Clothing for In-The-Field Discretion

By Athlon Outdoors • July 14, 2026

Anti-Civil Rights Advocates and Their Gun Control Tactics

By Athlon Outdoors • July 14, 2026

A Need for Preparedness – Real World Examples

By Athlon Outdoors • July 13, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Ontario Knife Company and TOPS Knives Collaborate on the XL Hunter

By Tim Stetzer • July 14, 2026

Skillset Fight Club: Crippling Kicks

By Waysun Johnny Tsai • July 13, 2026

Rift Tumbler: Leakproof Confidence for Everyday Carry

By Ben Tirpak • July 11, 2026

Protecting Your Investment: Top Custom Kydex Sheath Makers

By Kevin Estela • July 10, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Like an Old Friend: The TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo Is a Trusted Companion

By Waysun Johnny Tsai • July 8, 2026

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Athlon Outdoors • July 6, 2026

Panama Trapper Slipjoint: Grayson Jennings Channels Tony Bose

By Athlon Outdoors • July 2, 2026

Ocaso Knives and Toor Knives Collaborate on the New Sevra Fixed Blade

By Athlon Outdoors • June 30, 2026

Videos

Smith & Wesson’s M&P FPC & Gemtech Nebula 5.7 – The Ultimate Combo

By Fred Mastison • July 10, 2026

SIG P211-GT4 & GT5 – With ROMEO-X SIG-LOC PRO

By Fred Mastison • July 8, 2026

EXPS3 HD — EOTech’s Legacy Holographic Sight Reborn

By Dave Bahde • July 8, 2026

EOTECH DCBL – A New Line of Suppressors

By Fred Mastison • July 7, 2026

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Super Squad

By Alex Landeen • July 3, 2026

Garmin Xero L60i: The Smartest Laser Rangefinder We’ve Ever Tested

By Sean Utley • June 29, 2026

IWI ARAD 5: The Same, But Different in All the Right Ways

By Sean Utley • June 21, 2026

Hands On With GPO Spectra 6x & GPOTAC45 — Precision Rifle Optics Built for Team Shooting

By Sean Utley • June 14, 2026

Nova Titanium – Lightweight Ballistic Helmet

By Fred Mastison • July 11, 2026

Leupold Lights Up the Mark 4HD With New Illuminated Reticles

By Ballistic Staff • July 10, 2026

Wilson Combat America 250th Limited-Edition 1911 Series.

Happy 250th, America, from Wilson Combat with a Limited-Edition 1911 Series

By Combat Handguns • July 10, 2026

Safariland HOLLE – New Duty Belt System

By Fred Mastison • July 9, 2026

There is one thing that all law-enforcement officers have in common: their duty belt. It is a piece of gear that every officer straps on every day. While to the...

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Laser Ammo Recoil-Enabled Training Pistol: Realistic Dry-Fire.

Running the Laser Ammo i-MTTS Arena with a Recoil-Enabled Training Pistol

By Joshua Swanagon • July 9, 2026

In September of 2025, I set up my own in-home range with the Laser Ammo i-MTTS Arena training system. At that time, I was running the system with my personal...

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SAR9 SOCOM Compact OD: Turkish Precision Meets Modern Tactical Performance

By Todd Burgreen • July 9, 2026

The Athlon Rendezvous is an event that gathers dozens of manufacturers over multiple days. It allows for candid give-and-take sessions in an active range setting. At the most recent 2026...

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CATV –New Army Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles

By Fred Mastison • July 8, 2026

The Glock Revolution: Where It All Began

By Fred Mastison • July 7, 2026

Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types: Understanding Your Ammo.

Outsider’s Insights: Understanding Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types

By Madison Heim • July 7, 2026