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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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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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BMW i7 Protection – An Evolution in Protection

In the world of high security, armored vehicles are a must. They allow safe transit for a client and the protection team through potentially hazardous areas. While most people think...

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Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F COA

Typically, a new firearm gradually gains popularity as it enters the public and feedback trickles in. That was not the case with the Springfield Echelon. Its popularity soared almost immediately,...

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The Norway Assignment: Your Mission Awaits

What if your next adventure wasn’t a vacation, but a mission? That’s the premise behind the ultra-exclusive “Norway Assignment,” a cinematic, high-octane travel experience designed to put participants in the...

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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

New Blue Label Youth Shotgun – From EAA Corp.

By Fred Mastison • March 19, 2026

Tree Identification: Eastern Trees

By • March 19, 2026

The Beretta 30X – A Stronger Tomcat

By • March 19, 2026

Ratchet Rest – Real Avid Adjustable Shooting Bag

By Fred Mastison • March 18, 2026

New Chest Rig and Pack – From Tasmanian Tiger

By Fred Mastison • March 18, 2026

Bulletproof Protection Takes Many Everyday Forms

By • March 18, 2026

My Vision For a Gen 3 P32

By • March 18, 2026

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Mossberg SA-20 International Turkey: A Soft-Shooting 20-Gauge for Serious Hunters

By • March 20, 2026

Prevent Rod Rage During Storage and Travel With RodKnee

By • March 19, 2026

Pike Fishing 101: How to Catch the Toothy Monsters

By • March 19, 2026

Never Struggle to Light a Fire Again!

By • March 18, 2026

Skillset Magazine

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

Tenacious Talon: The Revenant Corps Talon V2 Offers Clandestine Defense

By Michael D'Angona • March 18, 2026

Live Loud, Eat Late: The Untamed Spirits of Asian Bar Food and Drinks!

By Reuben Bolieu • March 17, 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

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

The Kuna Roller Delayed System – An Explanation

By Fred Mastison • February 24, 2026

NEXTORCH eStar Headlamp — 1,300 Lumens of Hands-Free Light

By lcernauskas • March 17, 2026

Shooting with Shooting Gloves: Pros and Cons of Gloving Up.

Outsider’s Insights: Pros and Cons of Shooting with Shooting Gloves

By Madison Heim • March 17, 2026

Antibiotics – Should the Prepper Stockpile Them?

By • March 17, 2026

Flitecontrol – Now In 20-Gauge

By • March 17, 2026

Federal’s Flitecontrol has become the go-to tactical and defensive load. It is popular enough that it is tough to keep on shelves, especially if you want the 00 8-pellet, reduced-recoil...

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Omni Buster – Ambidextrous Suppressor Ready Charging Handle

By Fred Mastison • March 16, 2026

Few things are worse than gas blowback under the charging handle when running suppressed. It is as if the gun is directly funneling the aromatic, painful gas directly into your...

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Wilson Combat WC365X 2.0: Improving on the Already Improved.

Upgrading the Upgrade: The Wilson Combat WCP365X is Now 2.0

By Garrett Lucas • March 16, 2026

Even after more than half a decade, the Sig Sauer P365, with all its variants, remains one of the hottest platforms on the pistol market. It only makes sense that...

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Typical EDC Gear: Not So Glamorous EDC

By • March 16, 2026

Five Things I Learned About the TitanX In 1000 shots

By • March 16, 2026

The Rebellion MAX – From Cabot Guns

By Fred Mastison • March 15, 2026