Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

Smith & Wesson Shield X: New AND Improved—Legitimately.

Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

Is the Smith & Wesson Shield X New? Improved? Or Both?

We have been protecting ourselves with handguns since we discovered gunpowder and learned how to make guns smaller, lighter, and easier to live with. The tools evolve. The reasons do...

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Accessories Parts

The Trash Shield – Competition Muzzle Device

When it comes to competitive shooting, every advantage a shooter can get is critical. Everything from trigger weight to optics clarity matters. One company that understands this is Breek Arms....

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Streamlight TLR-6 Weapon Light: Light/Laser Combo for Subcompacts.

Accessories Flashlights Gear Lasers & Lights

Hands On: Is the Streamlight TLR-6 Weapon Light Worth Installing?

Weapon-mounted lights and lasers are two popular modifications designed to help quickly identify targets in low-light environments. These attachments offer many key benefits. However, many shooters may prefer to keep...

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Accessories Night and Thermal Vision Optics & Sights

DNT Zulus 4K: Stepping Into the Digital Night

I have to admit that I’ve been beyond slow to adapt things such as thermal and night vision optics. As someone who doesn’t do a lot of anything at night...

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You’re Not Alone Out There: Situational Awareness on Remote Trails

You’re a mile and a half in on an uneventful morning. The trail has been humming in that steady, predictable way, with wind in the trees, birds chirping, and the...

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RECON Tactical – Next-Generation Bump Helmet

By Fred Mastison • April 30, 2026

What’s The Soul of a Firearm?

By Athlon Outdoors • April 30, 2026

SHOOTING 101: Are .410 Revolvers Suitable For Self-Defense?

By Mark Chesnut • April 30, 2026

300 Blackout vs 308 vs 7.62x39, 308 vs 7.62, best short barreled ammo

300 Blackout vs 308 vs 7.62×39: Which Caliber Is Best for Short Barrels?

By Robert Jordan • April 29, 2026

80X Cheetah Tactical Bronze – From Beretta

By Fred Mastison • April 29, 2026

Is Straight Blowback Dead?

By Athlon Outdoors • April 29, 2026

Wilson CQB 1911 Rebuilt

By P.E. Fitch • April 28, 2026

Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous 2026 in Review

By Fred Mastison • April 28, 2026

The New Army Combat Field Test – Fitness Evolves

By Fred Mastison • April 28, 2026

Black Beard Fire Starters – Just a Spark Away from Cooking Dinner

By Athlon Outdoors • April 28, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

New England Longbeards: The Most Underrated Turkey Hunting in the US

By Athlon Outdoors • April 30, 2026

Hunting Wide Open Terrain: Why the Ghost Blind Works for Turkey, Coyotes, and Deer

By Athlon Outdoors • April 29, 2026

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary Review: A Lightweight 7 PRC Hunting Rifle Built for Accuracy

By Athlon Outdoors • April 29, 2026

How to Film Your Fishing Trips: No Film Crew Needed

By Athlon Outdoors • April 28, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Street Smarts: 10 Steps in Choosing a Defensive Folding Knife

By Michael Janich • April 29, 2026

A detailed looks as to the many components that can make up one survival card.

Grim Workshop: EDC Tool Excellence

By Jim Cobb • April 28, 2026

A Buck Classic Goes on a Diet – The 110 Slim Heritage Elite

By Jim Cobb • April 27, 2026

Old School Tactical: The History of the Swiss Army Knife

By Reuben Bolieu • April 25, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Improper Knife Use: 8 Reasons Why Your Knife is Failing

By Michael D'Angona • April 23, 2026

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

By Jim Cobb • April 21, 2026

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

By Mitch Eckler • April 19, 2026

Channeling an Icon: The KaBar Ek Model 4 Commando Dagger

By Todd Burgreen • April 17, 2026

Videos

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

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

SHOOTING 101: 3 Cool Modern Lever Guns

By Mark Chesnut • April 28, 2026

The JACK SBS FS – From PTR

By Fred Mastison • April 27, 2026

Ransom Rest Multi Cal Steady Rest: Next Level Zeroing.

Eliminate Human Error with the Ransom Rest Multi Cal Steady Rest

By Mike Detty • April 27, 2026

Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous – 2026

By Athlon Outdoors • April 27, 2026

I attend many firearms-related events. Trips that take me around the country, and I’m eternally grateful for these opportunities. I get to do something I love and see and shoot...

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Taylors Tuned – Stainless Cattleman in .45 Colt

By Mitch Eckler • April 26, 2026

I don’t think there’s a single gun guy out there who hasn’t, at some point, fallen in love with the idea of a cowboy gun. There is something undeniably romantic...

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Gunderwear: The Future of Comfortable Concealed Carry

By Marcus Torgerson • April 26, 2026

I am going to open this article with a bold statement. If you, the reader, carry a firearm every single day, shoot even if it’s only occasionally, then in my...

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Does VR Training Work?

By Athlon Outdoors • April 26, 2026

Wilson Combat Sentinel – Three New Models

By Fred Mastison • April 25, 2026

Shooting 101: Modern Lever Actions

By Mark Chesnut • April 25, 2026