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The BANISH VRMT 223K Ti – Truck Gun Ready

When it comes to suppressors, we want three things. We want it to be lightweight and compact, while delivering excellent performance. Is that asking too much? Well, the team at...

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Escort DF12 & BTS12 Shotguns — A Defensive Duo

It’s not every day you get to shoot or review a magazine-fed and a Bullpup 12-gauge shotgun, let alone built by the same brand. HatsanUSA Inc. is the U.S. division...

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5.11’s Skyweight Backpack Hauls Without Hassle

There’s always a tradeoff when choosing the best backpack for you. Do you go with a heavy-duty model that offers durability but is painfully heavy? Or do you go the lightweight route but...

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Colt Night Cobra Special: Modern Take on Snubbie Nostalgia.

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Modern Nostalgia: The Colt Night Cobra Special Snubbie Throwback

The Colt Night Cobra Special is a throwback. In an era of polymer frames and molded rubber grips, this classic-looking wheel gun celebrates the era of steel and wood carry...

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Running a Pistol Slide: Is There Really Only One “Right” Way?

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Running A Pistol Slide: Clam Shell, Sling Shot, or Slide Release? Or Who Cares?

I have heard experts argue about the best method of running the slide on a semi-automatic pistol since my department took my revolver away some three decades ago. Not surprisingly,...

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Lipsey’s Ruger SP101 Stainless in .327 Federal Magnum.

Tested: Lipsey’s Ruger SP101 Stainless in .327 Federal Magnum

By James Hebert • June 12, 2026

Barrett Expanding MRAD MK 22 Capability

By Fred Mastison • June 11, 2026

Training Gear: Bringing the Right Gear to Gun Camp.

Bringing the Right Training Gear to Your Next Gun Camp

By Dave Bahde • June 11, 2026

XS Sights +5 Magazine Extension – For S&W M&P 2.0 & Walther PDP

By Fred Mastison • June 10, 2026

Exo Pro Elite – Advanced Hearing Protection

By Fred Mastison • June 10, 2026

Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak – Faster and Flatter

By Fred Mastison • June 9, 2026

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Lower Receiver Science: What’s Best Between Forged, Billet and Polymer?

By Travis Pike • June 8, 2026

CAR816 A2 – Duty Ready

By Fred Mastison • June 8, 2026

Guns 101 -Percussion Cap Firearms

By James Hebert • June 7, 2026

Beretta 94X Performance: Next-Gen of Match-Dominating Performance

By Ballistic Staff • June 7, 2026

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The Taste of Spring: Wild Ramps, Fiddleheads, and the Upstate NY Foraging Tradition

By Athlon Outdoors • June 12, 2026

Modern Crossbows Explained: Types, Features, and Benefits

By Athlon Outdoors • June 11, 2026

Stealth Cam Launches Upgraded Deceptor MAX 3.0 Cellular Trail Camera

By Megan Postol • June 10, 2026

Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges for Deer Hunting: A Midwest Hunter’s Guide

By Athlon Outdoors • June 10, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Tick Defense When Traversing the Backwoods

By Athlon Outdoors • June 13, 2026

Security Theatre – Don’t You Hate It?

By Athlon Outdoors • June 12, 2026

New Mountain House – Cajun Jambalaya and Breakfast Fried Rice

By Athlon Outdoors • June 11, 2026

Mechanical Dead Ends – The Big World of What If

By Athlon Outdoors • June 11, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

High Desert Blade Works and Steve Tarani Collaborate on the AR15 Karambit

By Athlon Outdoors • June 12, 2026

Strange Brews – Booze of the World

By Fred Mastison • June 11, 2026

Beefy Blades: 10 Large Knives for When Small Knives Just Won’t Do

By Michael D'Angona • June 10, 2026

The Dragon’s Triangle

By Tiffanie Kluchnik • June 9, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

The Stroup Knives MK2 is Focused, Deliberate, and Unapologetic

By Mitch Eckler • June 8, 2026

Building on a Legend: The CRKT M16-03 Bali Expands an Iconic Line

By Athlon Outdoors • June 6, 2026

Legendary Optics: TEKTO Knives F2 Bravo X EOTECH Edition Honors a Heritage

By Joshua Swanagon • June 4, 2026

A Faithful Outdoor Companion: The Work Tuff Gear Steadfast

By Jim Cobb • June 2, 2026

Videos

Recoil X… X Marks The (Sweet) Spot

By Sean Utley • June 12, 2026

Patrol Rifle Ready -Dear Air CT5P

By Fred Mastison • June 9, 2026

EOTech EFLX CE — Hands On At Rendezvous

By Todd Burgreen • June 9, 2026

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Smooth Updated

By Alex Landeen • May 22, 2026

Nightforce NX6 — Lighter, Faster & Easier To Use

By Sean Utley • May 8, 2026

Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB: Over-the-Barrel Advantage

By Sean Utley • May 1, 2026

DNT Zulus 4K: Stepping Into the Digital Night

By Sean Utley • April 27, 2026

Caldwell’s Surface-to-Air ClayCopter Is the Ultimate Shotgun Shooting Companion

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 12, 2026

Sharing Your Location While Dating: Smart Safety Measure or Risky Habit?

By Megan Postol • June 7, 2026

SCT-365 – Now Available in More Capacity Restricted States

By Fred Mastison • June 6, 2026

Movie Stars: The Heckler & Koch MP5

By Will Dabbs MD • June 6, 2026

Smith & Wesson Spec Series R Model 686

By Fred Mastison • June 6, 2026

When we discuss revolvers, one name always comes up. That name is Smith & Wesson. They have produced some of the finest revolvers in the industry. While they have an...

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The Holosun 507C-X3 – The Evolution of Performance

By Fred Mastison • June 5, 2026

The 507C platform has long been one of Holosun’s most widely adopted pistol optics. It is trusted by concealed carriers, duty users, and shooters who value durability and proven performance....

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Tisas PX-9 Carry Comp: Compact Compensated Concealed Carry.

Compact Concealed Carry: The Tisas PX-9 Carry Comp

By William Bell • June 5, 2026

Tisas (TİSAȘ) was founded in Trabzon, Turkey, in May 1993. At present, they supply firearms to not only the Turkish military and police, but also 6 other countries. The company...

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14 Long-Slide Handguns That Pack Maximum Power

Top 9 Long-Slide Pistols

By Ballistic Staff • June 5, 2026

NRA 2026: New Guns & Gear That Stole the Show

By P.E. Fitch • June 4, 2026

Glock 17 Gen 6 Torture Test: The First 1,000 Rounds.

How The Glock 17 Gen 6 Withstood A Week Of Punishment

By Joel T. Nadler • June 4, 2026