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Ballistic’s Best 2025 .357 Mag Revolvers

Revolvers continue to stand tall in a world dominated by polymer frames and striker-fired pistols. There’s something enduring about a machine that works without fanfare, cycles without hesitation, and rewards...

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Ballistic’s Best 2025: Battle Of The Defensive Shotguns

Few weapons bring the fight-stopping capability like a good defensive shotgun. In this realm, we are given countless options to choose from. To help guide you on your boom stick...

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Ballistic’s Best 2025 Compact Handguns — Tiny But Mighty

We’re quickly approaching the end of 2025, meaning that it’s once again time for our Ballistic’s Best firearm rankings. Eight gunmakers sent us examples for the Compact Handguns category. These...

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Ballistic’s Best 2025 Pistol Caliber Carbines — “I Wanna Go Fast!”

Pistol Caliber Carbines continue their well-deserved resurgence in popularity. They are easier to aim than a handgun, have greater velocity, work well for home defense, competition, plinking, and truck guns. They fit a...

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Ballistic’s Best 2025 EDC Knives — Blades That Get the Job Done

This is the first year that they’ve added an EDC Knives category to the annual Ballistic’s Best project, and I was deeply honored to be asked to handle it. We spent an awful long...

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Two Years With The IWI Zion-15

By William Lawson • December 17, 2025

HUXWRX 5.56 NLTA (Non-Lethal Training Aid)

By Fred Mastison • December 16, 2025

Overcome Recoil Anticipation: Stop the Flinch and Improve Accuracy.

Ditch the Flinch: 5 Steps to Overcome Recoil Anticipation

By Madison Heim • December 16, 2025

Shoot on Film – Video Self-Evaluation

By Fred Mastison • December 15, 2025

Kimber R7 MAKO Carbon Compact: All-American CCW.

All-American Concealed Carry: The Kimber R7 MAKO Carbon Compact

By Frank Jardim • December 15, 2025

The FBI Pistol Qualification Course – Test Your Skills

By Fred Mastison • December 14, 2025

Carrying Concealed Around Different Seasons

By Joel T. Nadler • December 14, 2025

WOOX Stocks – Now for 1913 Rails

By Fred Mastison • December 13, 2025

SIG Sauer P365-LUXE: Changing the .380 Subcompact Game.

Changing the .380 Subcompact Game: The Sig Sauer P365-LUXE

By Karen Hunter • December 13, 2025

A Classic Marine Pistol Returns Thanks To Military Arms Corporation

By Combat Handguns • December 12, 2025

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Videos

Ballistic’s Best 2025 Full-Size Handguns — Titans Throwdown

By Todd Burgreen • December 12, 2025

Ballistic’s Best AR-15 2025 — Clash Of The Battle Rifles

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • December 11, 2025

Ballistic’s Best 2025: Battle Of The 1911s & 2011s

By Karen Hunter • December 10, 2025

The Finest Precision Bolt Guns Go For The Bullseye

By Sean Utley • December 9, 2025

Hi-Point’s HP-15 Carbine Reviewed

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • December 7, 2025

EOTech EXPS3-DCR: A Purpose-Built Danger Close Reticle for Faster, Smarter Aiming

By Karen Hunter • December 7, 2025

SIG P226X Legion: Breathing New Life into the P226.

Range Day Convert: How the SIG P226X Legion Brought the P226 Back Into my Life

By Alex Landeen • December 6, 2025

Enter to Win The Q Sugar Weasel 556!

By Sponsored Content • December 5, 2025

A Strictly Period Accurate, Western-Oriented Shooting Competition

By LaVista Bill Bell • December 12, 2025

Concealed Carry with Children: Carrying Safely with a Family.

With Children in the Mix, Concealed Carry Takes on New Responsibilities

By Mitch Eckler • December 12, 2025

ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System)

By Fred Mastison • December 11, 2025

Laser aiming devices have evolved dramatically over the last decade. These advanced tools help operators work efficiently in low-light or dark conditions. Now, Steiner raises the bar with the ATLAS....

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XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP – In 10mm

By Fred Mastison • December 11, 2025

The 10mm round is, without a doubt, a fight stopper. With excellent ballistics and heavy bullets, it is often times seen in the backcountry as a bear defense round. This...

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The SPD Predator – the Most Accurate Lever-Action Ever Built

By Fred Mastison • December 10, 2025

The lever gun has been a part of American life since it hit the dusty trail. While a workhorse in many ways, it has never been a shining star regarding...

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Phil Dunlap On Fouling Tactics

By Mark Jacobs • December 10, 2025

CQB in a Box – From Laser Ammo

By Tactical Life Staff • December 9, 2025