Behind the Scenes at Safariland

Editor’s Note: The author is associated with Safariland through the company’s Cadre program. His “behind the scenes” look at the company is based on his experiences and opinions. As a Safariland Cadre member and Safariland Cadre Dispatch writer, I was given a unique opport...

By Rick Hogg •

POTD: Massachusetts Colt Second Model Dragoon – Surgeon’s Sidearm

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a big Colt with a Civil War story attached. This is a Colt Second Model Dragoon in 44 caliber, one of only 100 the Massachusetts militia received from the U.S. Ordnance Department in 1852 under the Militia Act. Roughly 20 are thought to surv...

By Sam.S •

18 Veteran Tricks for Fooling Big Bucks in October

October is the hinge of the whitetail season. It connects the steady, early-season patterns with the chaos of the rut, which means the bucks you want are neither fully nocturnal nor fully reckless. Mature deer in this window are summer-fat, heavy-coated, and reluctant to move in daylight, and hun...

By James Chen •

Bear Spray Buying Guide: 4 Top Picks Compared

When a bear closes the distance, the specifications on the label matter less than three things working together: enough volume to keep spraying, enough range to deploy before the animal reaches you, and a delivery system you can operate under stress. In the assessment of Meg Carney, a spray consi...

By James Chen •

Strike Introduces the AR Rapid Bolt Deploy Lever for Ambi Control

The Strike AR Rapid Bolt Deploy Lever provides a streamlined interface for true ambidextrous operation. The upgrade attaches to an existing mil-spec bolt catch paddle via a secure two-screw installation and adds an easy-to-reach lever for fast right-hand bolt releases.

By Rob G •

NFA Guidance Is Live: The Q4 Market Math for FFL Dealers

ATF's October 9 open letter makes NFA approval and registration voluntary nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. The market math: September's demand data, what actually moved on the P&L, and where the category goes next quarter.

By Mark Edwards •
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