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8 Strange & Unique Antique Pistols for Personal Protection

Handguns designed for ultra-discreet concealed carry are all the rage right now. This has led to the rise of some interesting options available to consumers. While some may seem truly...

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2026 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous

Media events are now vital annual gatherings in publishing, where publishers bring companies and writers together to create content. While the setup appears simple, top publishers elevate it beyond a...

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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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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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10 Survival Hacks – Simple and Quick

By Fred Mastison • April 23, 2026

The GoReel Fishing Kit Catches Big with its Small Footprint

By Athlon Outdoors • April 23, 2026

HK Gives us the SP7 – Maybe

By Athlon Outdoors • April 23, 2026

FN PUREVIEW – Groundbreaking Red Dot

By Fred Mastison • April 22, 2026

CCW Clothing: Advantages and Disadvantages of Concealment Garments.

Concealed Carry 101: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of CCW Clothing

By Madison Heim • April 22, 2026

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

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Athlon Untamed

Why Kayak Fishing Is Perfect for Beginners: Easy Access, Low Cost, and More Fish

By Athlon Outdoors • April 23, 2026

The Rise of Modern Rifle Cartridges: Creedmoor, PRC, ARC, RPM, and Legends

By Athlon Outdoors • April 22, 2026

Spring Hiking with Kids

By Athlon Outdoors • April 22, 2026

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

By Megan Postol • April 21, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Why Doing Hard Things Matters More Than Ever

By Troy Smith • April 23, 2026

Improper Knife Use: 8 Reasons Why Your Knife is Failing

By Michael D'Angona • April 23, 2026

Dog Safety: Protecting Your Four-Legged Friend

By Tiffanie Kluchnik • April 22, 2026

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

By Jim Cobb • April 21, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

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

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

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

The Smith & Wesson BODYGUARD line has become a standard of EDC handguns. Lightweight, reliable, and easy to carry, these guns are an excellent option for our everyday carry. Today,...

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Pro Upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 19, 2026

It used to be that you had to build a custom rifle to be competitive in the Precision Rifle Series(PRS) or National Rifle League (NRL) shooting sports. Nowadays, that’s not so much the case. With the increase...

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

By Megan Postol • April 19, 2026

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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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

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

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

By Mike Detty • April 18, 2026