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

Dating has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Meeting someone organically through friends, work, or community groups is no longer the default. Today, millions of people meet through dating...

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

For nearly a decade, the Beretta 92X Performance has earned its reputation on some of the toughest practical shooting stages in the world. Now, Beretta is ready for the next...

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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

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

The Holosun 507C-X3 – The Evolution of Performance

By Fred Mastison • June 5, 2026

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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

How Tides Affect Coastal Duck Hunting Success

By Athlon Outdoors • June 9, 2026

Into the Black – Hunting Black Bears in Alberta

By Fred Mastison • June 8, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Stop Being a Soft Target

By Athlon Outdoors • June 10, 2026

Keychain Weapons That Can Save Your Skin

By Athlon Outdoors • June 9, 2026

Training Vs Performing

By Athlon Outdoors • June 9, 2026

Survival Staycation – Fun and Educational Learning Opportunities

By Athlon Outdoors • June 8, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

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

The Stroup Knives MK2 is Focused, Deliberate, and Unapologetic

By Mitch Eckler • June 8, 2026

VSSL Coffee Grinder: Premium Coffee for Life Off the Grid

By Ben Tirpak • June 7, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

11 EDC Neck Knives Deliver on Discretion and Rapid Access

By Michael D'Angona • May 31, 2026

Videos

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

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Star Batt Keeps Your Starlink Mini System Powered Anywhere

By Mitch Eckler • April 11, 2026

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

Compact Concealed Carry: The Tisas PX-9 Carry Comp

By William Bell • June 5, 2026

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.

Torture Test: The First 1000 Rounds Through the Glock 17 Gen 6

By Joel T. Nadler • June 4, 2026

I have been buying Glocks, starting with the 2nd generation, since the early 1990s. However, for most of that time, Glocks were just another gun in my collection. To be...

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Minimalist Leather – New Items from FALCO

By Fred Mastison • June 4, 2026

When it comes to our wallets and card holders, the bigger they are, the more problematic they become. A company that understands our struggle is FALCO. Today, they have released...

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Green Dot Trace H.A.L.O Reflex Sight – Faster Target Acquisition

By Fred Mastison • June 3, 2026

ZeroTech has now announced the release of their new Green Dot Trace H.A.L.O Reflex Sight. This expands the popular Trace lineup with a high-performance optic engineered for shooters who demand speed, durability, and uncompromising...

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ARKA Assault Rifle – New From FN

By Fred Mastison • June 3, 2026

Sig Sauer P226-XCARRY Legion: CCW Workhorse.

The Sig Sauer P226-XCARRY Legion Is Designed to Conceal

By Dave Bahde • June 3, 2026

The Nano Roni – Newest, Most Compact Pistol-To-Carbine Conversion Kit

By Fred Mastison • June 2, 2026