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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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Disaster & Survival Prepping, Camping, & Survival

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

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

Guns Handguns Review Revolvers

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

A media event at Gunsite Academy gave me the chance to preview two new defensive revolvers from Smith & Wesson, the Nightguard Model 386 and the Nightguard Model 396. Developed...

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Beretta Celebrates 500 Years with an International Media Event.

Featured History

A 500 Year History: Beretta Celebrates Its Quincentennial in Italy

Just a short drive from Brescia, Italy, nestled just inside the Italian Alps, lies the town of Gardone Val Trompia, home of Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta. Founded in 1526, the...

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Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

SAINT Victor 5.5″ 9mm PDW

The Springfield Saint has proven itself to be an exceptional platform. It is a well-designed and reliable rifle. With the recent upgrades to the Saint, this rifle went from great...

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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

Pro Upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 19, 2026

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

New Remington 700 Adjustable Ultra Precision Trigger Group

By Fred Mastison • April 18, 2026

Offbeat Shopping Options – Where to Turn When Resources Are Scarce

By Athlon Outdoors • April 18, 2026

An Introduction to Martial Arts

By Fred Mastison • April 17, 2026

Bright, Bold, and Fast: TAG Precision Sights Reviewed

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • April 17, 2026

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Athlon Untamed

Reading the Woods for Sign: Trails, Beds & Scrape Clues to Find More Sheds

By Athlon Outdoors • April 19, 2026

Senate Vote Opens Door to Mining Near Boundary Waters, Fueling National Debate

By Megan Postol • April 18, 2026

SITKA Optifade Subalpine: A Multi-Season Pattern to Carry Across Seasons

By Megan Postol • April 17, 2026

Turkey Reaping: The Most Controversial Tactic in Spring Hunting

By Athlon Outdoors • April 16, 2026

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Magazine

Bites Bigger Than Its Bark: The North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog

By Mitch Eckler • April 19, 2026

Lighten Your Load: Ultralight Backpacking Tips

By Reuben Bolieu • April 18, 2026

Channeling an Icon: The KaBar Ek Model 4 Commando Dagger

By Todd Burgreen • April 17, 2026

New Comms: Midland MXT115P PRO

By Skillset Staff • April 16, 2026

Tactical Knives

Tactical Knives

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

A New Take: Victorinox Updates Its Classic SAK with the Onefold Alox

By Jim Cobb • April 11, 2026

From Pocket to Impact in Seconds: The CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe

By Reuben Bolieu • April 9, 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

Of Shotgun Slings

By Athlon Outdoors • April 17, 2026

Vortex Veil 400 – Thermal Monocular

By Fred Mastison • April 16, 2026

Mantis Dry-Fire Systems: Picking a System to Fit Your Budget.

Does Price Matter? $99 vs $250 Mantis Dry-Fire Systems

By Madison Heim • April 16, 2026

Tasmanian Tiger’s Modular Grab Pack 30 is All-In-One Perfection

By Athlon Outdoors • April 16, 2026

New on the market is Tasmanian Tiger’s Modular Grab Pack 30. This Beefy backpack is an ideal candidate to become your 72-hour survival bag or home emergency kit. It offers...

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Find Out How Free Your State Really Is: The State Freedom Index

By Mark Chesnut • April 16, 2026

Every year, anti-gun groups like Giffords and so-called Everytown for Gun Safety make a big deal out of their state rankings of firearms laws. They are based on obscure criteria...

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Primary Arms Optics SLx 1x MicroPrismT

By Fred Mastison • April 15, 2026

One of the benefits of being a gun owner now is the ocean of optics we have available to us. We have access to everything from space-age tech to more...

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Taurus RPC – 9mm PDW

By Fred Mastison • April 15, 2026

Once you find a carry gun that works for you, get another for a spare. These “hammerless” S&W J-frame lightweights are M340 M&P with Hogue Bantam grips, top, and a M442 Airweight with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, below.

10 Commandments of Concealed Carry

By Massad Ayoob • April 15, 2026

Knives with Purpose: Shemanese Knives

By Athlon Outdoors • April 15, 2026