As the year comes to a close, it is in our nature to take a look back. 2025 has been an incredible year for us, and the magnitude of what we have accomplished becomes visible only when we step back and look. With that, if you will indulge the pride, it is worth a minute to hit the highlights of the year.
Athlon Untamed
The first thing I will touch on is a personal point of pride. The launch of Athlon Untamed brought Bleecker Street Publications full force into the outdoor arena. It has become a hub for all things hunting, fishing, and outdoors-related. With world-class content, it has gone from a new kid on the block to a trusted source for articles and videos people want. Our contributors bring centuries of personal experience, and it is now the go-to site for hundreds of thousands of people.
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Open Air Media
A second accomplishment was the launch of Open Air Media. This is a video site dedicated to our industry. A site that is free from the restrictive hand of ideological censorship against the gun community. Here you can find honest and complete looks at new guns, gear, and lifestyle topics. It is your one source of everything you want and look for in this industry. With thousands of videos at your fingertips, it is without question the best site on the internet.
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Rotten Gun Reviews
Next up, we have the launch of Rotten Gun Reviews. This is the first community-driven firearm review platform built for shooters, by shooters. Designed to be the go-to hub for honest, user-generated reviews, Rotten Gun Reviews gives everyday gun owners the chance to share their real-world experiences alongside expert evaluations from Bleecker Street’s trusted contributors. There is no other site like it, and it has succeeded beyond our greatest expectations.
Skillset & Tactical Knives
While not truly the final major accomplishment, it is certainly noteworthy. This year, Bleecker Street Publications announced the breakout of Skillset and the revival of Tactical Knives. Two powerhouse publications built for readers who value substance over trends and live life on their own terms. Both titles deliver fresh, daily content designed to keep audiences engaged, informed, and entertained.
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Skillset isn’t just a website; it’s an attitude. Covering unconventional, risk-embracing, and unapologetically bold lifestyle topics, Skillset blends hands-on how-to guides, long-form documentaries, and deep dives into fringe culture. The rebirth of Tactical Knives shines a modern spotlight on mankind’s oldest and most essential tool. This isn’t fluff review territory. Tactical Knives delivers real-world insights, hard testing, and meaningful updates about the ever-evolving world of knives, EDC gear, and instruction.
Thank You
Finally, I would like to say thank you. While it may sound cliché, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we have without our loyal readers. We sincerely thank you for your trust and feedback that help us to be the best in the business. Looking forward to 2026, we can tell you that we have more coming and that we will continue to drive and lead this arena. We exist and strive for excellence because that is what you expect and what you deserve. So, in closing, all of us here at Bleecker Street Publications wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope your year has been fruitful and that 2026 is the best year yet.”
