When it comes to personal self-defense weapons, there are numerous options on the market today. From stun guns to knives, tasers, kubatons, and even blinding flashlights, there’s something for just about anyone. However, one choice that often gets overlooked due to its on-the-surface simplicity is the extendable baton. This weapon,
The 2025 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous is in full swing now. Day one was nothing short of a huge success, and manufacturers and writers were anxious to kick off day two. Day one ended with a spectacular dinner at Brush Creek Ranch and good times at the saloon. The sun crept
Few things in the gun world are as cool as the sub-gun / PDW. We all want the compact 9mm sexy beast that performs as well as it looks. There is just something that feels high-speed about this platform. While there are a few notables on the market, we still
The Cold Steel Kobun masterfully combines practicality with historical depth. Its name, drawn from the Japanese underworld, refers to a subordinate in the Yakuza’s family-like hierarchy—a loyal “soldier” serving their leader. The knife lives up to its namesake, designed to be discreet and dependable. Adding to its intrigue, the Kobun
There is a simple fact of life. Your first suppressor is a gateway can. I have found that when people buy a suppressor, others are certain to follow. Yes, some buy one suppressor and stop there, but that is becoming a rare event. With the market full of affordable suppressors
Hawke Optics recently announced it latest high-performance, compact reflex red dot sight. Built for accuracy and durability, the Hawke Optics Frontier adds another option for the ever-growing category of carry optics and AR-based optic use. Get Faster With Hawke Frontier Reflex Sight Immediately noticeable, the wide view window on the
If you are like me, you work hard to take care of your rifles. While they are working tools, I strive to keep them in good shape as long as possible. A rifle’s life is full of bumps and scrapes. However, that doesn’t mean we should throw it in the
Every year my fellow instructors and I at Indy Arms Company select three to four training classes to attend. When attending these training courses my focus is threefold. First, what skills and techniques can I learn in my own defensive development. Second, what can I learn and adapt to my own teaching style
Back in May of last year we brought you news of the Rossi LWC. Dubbed the Lightweight Carbine, the single-shot rifle available in multiple calibers presented a tough, affordable everyman rifle. From hunting to first shots, the LWC deliver real value. Now Rossi adds a folding-stock variant, and we see
