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Accessories Suppressors & Silencers

21 Cutting-Edge Suppressors You Need to Know About

Sound suppressors are the fastest-growing segment of the firearms accessory market; their manufacturers invest in research and development, knowing that innovative products are essential to success. Add to this the...

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Accessories Suppressors & Silencers

Rugged Suppressors Axial Review: Low Back Pressure Without Sacrificing Sound

Suppressors trap excess gas, or at least did, then re-direct it through some sort of baffle system suppressing the sound. This idea is at the heart of rifle suppression and...

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Concealed Carry Disaster & Survival Self-Defense Training

Defensive Firearms Training: Preparing for the Reality of High-Stress Encounters

Owning a defensive firearm is only part of the equation. The question is whether you can use it effectively when your heart is pounding, your hands are shaking, and your...

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5.11 Launches Performance-Driven Medical Scrubs for Healthcare Professionals

5.11 Tactical has expanded its Professional Services lineup with the introduction of a new collection of premium medical scrubs designed specifically for nurses and frontline healthcare professionals. The new apparel...

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Nova Titanium – Lightweight Ballistic Helmet

Ballistic helmets are a necessity for those who work in dangerous fields. Their biggest drawback is weight. In short, they can be heavy and cause neck and shoulder fatigue. Today,...

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Aftermarket 1911 grips Valkyrie Dynamics Cobra Skeleton Grips

Better Control Starts Here: Buying Aftermarket 1911 Grips

By Karen Hunter • July 13, 2026

Taurus TX9: Designed to Meet Military & Police Requirements.

Duty Grade Concealed Carry: The Taurus TX9 Meets Military and LE Requirements

By William Bell • July 13, 2026

Lodestar LNK9 -User-Authorized 9mm

By Fred Mastison • July 12, 2026

Pietta USA Great Western II: Testing the Californian & U.S. Marshal SAAs

By Linas Cernauskas • July 12, 2026

S&W Bodyguard 2.0 – Now Available with Viridian RFX1

By Fred Mastison • July 11, 2026

Leupold Lights Up the Mark 4HD With New Illuminated Reticles

By Ballistic Staff • July 10, 2026

Wilson Combat America 250th Limited-Edition 1911 Series.

Happy 250th, America, from Wilson Combat with a Limited-Edition 1911 Series

By Combat Handguns • July 10, 2026

Safariland HOLLE – New Duty Belt System

By Fred Mastison • July 9, 2026

Laser Ammo Recoil-Enabled Training Pistol: Realistic Dry-Fire.

Running the Laser Ammo i-MTTS Arena with a Recoil-Enabled Training Pistol

By Joshua Swanagon • July 9, 2026

SAR9 SOCOM Compact OD: Turkish Precision Meets Modern Tactical Performance

By Todd Burgreen • July 9, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

July Deer Prep: Trail Cameras, Mock Scrapes, and Stand Strategies

By Athlon Outdoors • July 13, 2026

Elegant Hybrid – From WOOX

By Athlon Outdoors • July 13, 2026

Four Compact, Lightweight Rimfire Revolvers For Your Tackle Box

By Athlon Outdoors • July 12, 2026

Across the World Together: Hunting New Zealand as a Couple

By Athlon Outdoors • July 11, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

A Need for Preparedness – Real World Examples

By Athlon Outdoors • July 13, 2026

Training 101 – Self-Evaluation

By Athlon Outdoors • July 12, 2026

Colt’s Matte Blue Python Revolver

By Athlon Outdoors • July 11, 2026

Collectors’ Quirks – The Little Things That Matter

By Athlon Outdoors • July 10, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Fight Club: Crippling Kicks

By Waysun Johnny Tsai • July 13, 2026

Rift Tumbler: Leakproof Confidence for Everyday Carry

By Ben Tirpak • July 11, 2026

Protecting Your Investment: Top Custom Kydex Sheath Makers

By Kevin Estela • July 10, 2026

How to Enjoy a Campfire During Fire-Ban Season

By Tiffanie Kluchnik • July 9, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

Like an Old Friend: The TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo Is a Trusted Companion

By Waysun Johnny Tsai • July 8, 2026

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Athlon Outdoors • July 6, 2026

Panama Trapper Slipjoint: Grayson Jennings Channels Tony Bose

By Athlon Outdoors • July 2, 2026

Ocaso Knives and Toor Knives Collaborate on the New Sevra Fixed Blade

By Athlon Outdoors • June 30, 2026

Videos

Smith & Wesson’s M&P FPC & Gemtech Nebula 5.7 – The Ultimate Combo

By Fred Mastison • July 10, 2026

SIG P211-GT4 & GT5 – With ROMEO-X SIG-LOC PRO

By Fred Mastison • July 8, 2026

EXPS3 HD — EOTech’s Legacy Holographic Sight Reborn

By Dave Bahde • July 8, 2026

EOTECH DCBL – A New Line of Suppressors

By Fred Mastison • July 7, 2026

Seasoned Media Creator Enters The World Of Competitive Shooting — Super Squad

By Alex Landeen • July 3, 2026

Garmin Xero L60i: The Smartest Laser Rangefinder We’ve Ever Tested

By Sean Utley • June 29, 2026

IWI ARAD 5: The Same, But Different in All the Right Ways

By Sean Utley • June 21, 2026

Hands On With GPO Spectra 6x & GPOTAC45 — Precision Rifle Optics Built for Team Shooting

By Sean Utley • June 14, 2026

CATV –New Army Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles

By Fred Mastison • July 8, 2026

The Glock Revolution: Where It All Began

By Fred Mastison • July 7, 2026

Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types: Understanding Your Ammo.

Outsider’s Insights: Understanding Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types

By Madison Heim • July 7, 2026

Medal of Honor – Three Selfless Warriors Honored

By Fred Mastison • July 7, 2026

Medal of Honor – The Highest Award The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. Established in 1861, it is presented by the President—in...

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Remembering Marc Krebs: The Craftsman Who Redefined the American AK

By Ballistic Staff • July 6, 2026

The firearms industry lost one of its true innovators on July 5, 2026, with the passing of Marc Krebs. While many gunsmiths built rifles, Marc built legacies. Through Krebs Custom,...

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HRT Holster Adapter – Gear that Moves with You

By Fred Mastison • July 6, 2026

A holster is only as good as what it’s mounted to. The HRT Holster Adapter from HRT Tactical starts with that premise and builds up from there. It delivers a...

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Chiappa 1911 Field Special 250th Independence Edition.

Chiappa Celebrates America With a Custom Blue Navy Cerakote, Laser Etched 1911

By Combat Handguns • July 6, 2026

Appendix Carry: Is AIWB the Right Choice for You?

By Massad Ayoob • July 6, 2026

Scrapping in the Old West – A Bit of Everything

By Michael D'Angona • July 5, 2026