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101: Understanding Riflescope Terminology

For new rifle owners looking to get a riflescope for easier aiming and better accuracy at longer ranges, the nomenclature can be quite confusing. Just look up any riflescope description on the...

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IWI Mafteah — The 12-GA Key

Everyone has bias, and revealing bias is important. I have a bias toward anything that uses gauge to describe the round it fires. I also love when those repeating claymores...

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Competition Shooting Featured Shooting 101

Landeen’s Make Ready

What happens when a middle-aged gun photographer decides to step out from behind the camera and try his hand at competitive shooting? Will his knees give out? Will his rotators...

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Gear Safety Equipment

Ops-Core’s Mk2 Ballistic Protective Eyewear Levels Up Your Eyeballs

Ops-Core doesn’t exactly dabble in casual eyewear. This is a brand that has spent decades protecting domes and senses for people whose jobs involve gunfire, lasers, and things exploding at...

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Mossberg 990 SPX Magpul: Modern Muscle for the Fighting Shotgun

Mossberg has never been shy about building shotguns meant for serious use, and the new 990 SPX Magpul is proof that the company is still very much in its “don’t...

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New NX6 Scopes – From Nightforce

By Fred Mastison • January 19, 2026

Revolver Timing: Is Your Revolver in Good Shape?

Shooting 101: How to Check Revolver Timing to Ensure Reliability

By James Hebert • January 19, 2026

The ECHO Series – From Zaffiri Precision

By Combat Handguns • January 18, 2026

Top 3 Fanny Packs For CCW

By Madison Heim • January 18, 2026

VICTRA-20 Modular Shotgun Suppressor -From Yankee Hill Machine

By Fred Mastison • January 17, 2026

No-Lock Model 19 From Smith & Wesson: A Legend Reengineered.

A Legend Reengineered: The Smith & Wesson No-Lock Model 19

By Mitch Eckler • January 17, 2026

Hear Only What You Need With the Walker's Suppressor Earbuds.

TESTED: Walker’s Suppressor Bluetooth Earbuds

By Joshua Swanagon • January 16, 2026

The Savage Model 110 – A New Era

By Fred Mastison • January 16, 2026

New FN 309 MRD: FN Performance, Affordable Pricing

By Combat Handguns • January 15, 2026

BANISH 556 – New From Silencer Central

By Fred Mastison • January 14, 2026

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M&P9 M2.0 Metal HD Series – New from Smith & Wesson

By Fred Mastison • January 15, 2026

Engineered for Maximum Performance – Smith & Wesson M&P Metal HD Series

By Sponsored Content • January 15, 2026

Bleecker Street Publications — How Do You Like Us Now?

By Ballistic Staff • January 13, 2026

Maztech X4 15K Weapon Mounted Laser Rangefinder

By Sean Utley • January 12, 2026

Transitioning Between Targets: Moving from Target to Target.

Ammo Saver: Drilling Transitions Between Targets with One Box of Ammo

By Mitch Eckler • January 10, 2026

Magne-Tech Precision Magnetic Scope Mount

By Sean Utley • January 10, 2026

Thunderbeast Arms Spiro — Breathing New Life Into A Suppressor Legend

By Sean Utley • January 8, 2026

Enter to Win The Dan Wesson DWX Compact!

By Sponsored Content • January 2, 2026

SLx Compact FFP Scope – New from Primary Arms Optics

By Fred Mastison • January 14, 2026

Dead Air CT5P – New Defense Line

By Fred Mastison • January 13, 2026

5 Concealed Carry Traits: Learn to Carry with Success.

Shooting 101: 5 Traits that Promote Successful Concealed Carry

By Madison Heim • January 13, 2026

When you decide to carry concealed, it can be easy to focus primarily on the necessary gear. Yes, you have the right gun, a comfortable holster, and a sturdy gun...

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TA30D Tactical Flashlight – From NEXTORCH

By Personal Defense World • January 12, 2026

Your EDC loadout is a very personal thing. You have specific items that are on your must-carry list, and they are chosen after great consideration. An item that is often...

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp: Moss is the New Black.

Smith & Wesson Releases the Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp in Moss

By Rob Garrett • January 12, 2026

In the last few years, Smith & Wesson has really upped its revolver game, and the market has responded. From the Ultimate Carry J frames to the reintroduction of the...

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Know Your Handgun – Off Range Handling

By Fred Mastison • January 11, 2026

Taylor & Co. Take On The Classic Pistol Caliber Carbine

By Mitch Eckler • January 11, 2026