Sparks fly as a Thai bladesmith hammers red-hot steel on a bamboo-handled anvil in the village of Aranyik.

Forged Heritage: Hand-Forged Blades

My pursuit of hand‑forged blades across Southeast Asia began with a simple spark—the desire to find blades that carried history in their steel. That search quickly grew into a journey...

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

The legendary Shadow line has long dominated the competition world. Now, the performance pedigree of that platform comes in a smaller, more carry-friendly form with the CZ Shadow 2 Compact,...

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Boom! Best New Shotgun Ammo From SHOT Show 2026

Shotguns are known for their versatility, and what makes them versatile is their wide variety of ever-expanding loads. The smooth bore of a shotgun allows the gun to fire a...

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Post Shot Sequence: What To Do Immediately After a Defensive Shooting.

Shooting 101: The Post Shot Sequence Following a Defensive Shooting

Your actions after shooting or while holding someone at gunpoint may be as or more critical than the shooting itself. A justified shooting or use of a firearm is pretty...

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590 Bliksem – Special Edition Pump-Action Firearm

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave was a game-changer in the shotgun world. It is a short-barreled shotgun that’s not a short-barreled shotgun. The inclusion of a birdshead grip allows this handy...

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Dead Air CT5P: A Purpose-Built Patrol Suppressor

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Vertx’s Discreet Everyday Fanny Pack+

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