If you’ve spent any amount of time on the cleaning bench, you know how frustrating it can be to scrub away layers of stubborn carbon, copper, and lead buildup. Traditional cleaning solvents can feel like they’re fighting against you, leaving you wondering if a better option exists. Enter Modern Spartan
As the sun rises on July 4th, 2025—our annual opportunity to salute liberty, light off fireworks (legally), and yes, cap off bacon-wrapped hot dogs with a side of gunpowder—it’s time to celebrate not just our independence, but the very rights that define it. Athlon Outdoors has been your home for firearm passion—from
The word summer means many things to many people. For some, it is a reminder of days beside the pool, cookouts, warm days, and wonderful evenings. For residents of the Southwest and across the country, the word summer is more of a warning than a season. With the temperature reaching
Any time a gun-owner makes that important decision to become responsible for their own safety and starts training and carrying a gun for self-defense, it’s usually the type of decision that’s not taken lightly. Beyond the basic expenditure into the gun, its holster and assorted training / defensive ammunition, there’s
From a new shooter’s perspective, it can be difficult to determine what exactly you need to have a successful shooting experience. To simplify it for you, here is a list of 10 essential items every beginner needs prior to owning a firearm. The 10 Essential Items Required Paperwork Whether through
iFrame is not supported! Many potential handgun owners are deterred by inexperience. They suffer fear of embarrassment because they are not even sure how to load or fire the gun. Fear not my friends, because it is not as complicated as you may think. With that, here is a simple
The crew at Magpul dropped the spanking-new Magpul UCS (Universal Carbine Stock) — and yes, it totally lives up to the hype. Here’s the lowdown on this meticulously engineered beast of a stock. Mapgul UCS — Built for the Real-World Think your optic, charging handle, or fire control setup is
While the Czech vz58 may look similar to an AK, its design is not a copy of the Soviet AK47. The only commonality between the vz58 and AK47 is the 7.62×39 chambering; even the magazines are incompatible. For some clarity, consider that when the Warsaw Pact was formed in 1955.
iFrame is not supported! I’ll be honest with you. My depth of knowledge about the world of guns and shooting is nothing short of incredible. I’ve spent more than a decade immersed within it, both working in this industry and as a serious competitive shooter. And yet, I’m still learning
