Footsteps of Giants
The generation of instructors bridging the gap from the early days of firearms training to now are slowly stepping away from the game. Read the original story: Footsteps of Giants
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Review: CORD Pandora PB-K Red Dot
Editor’s Note: This CORD Pandora PB-K review is based on hands-on testing of the red dot sight that was provided to the author by the company. All impressions regarding durability, glass clarity, reticle performance, and mounting are based on the author’s own range time and daily carr...
Chicago Required Gun Training, Then Banned Every Place to Train
After losing McDonald, Chicago required residents to complete live-fire training before owning a gun—while banning every public range. Ezell v. City of Chicago exposed that scheme and established that the right to keep arms includes learning to use them.
Front Line Friday #28: Field Training Programs
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is on what separates field training programs that produce street-ready officers from those that produce paper compliance. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.
Bank Fishing Blueprint #007: Top 10 Pond Features
Welcome back to Bank Fishing Blueprint, the weekly AllOutdoor series focused on helping anglers find and catch more fish from the bank. Last week we covered fishing small shade in the summer heat, and why the tiny slivers of shadow most bank anglers step right over can hold some of the best fish ...
Ayoob: Is Open-Carry Irresponsible (or the Right Move)?
Open carry – the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public – has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate. A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show...
PSA Dagger Compact 9mm Pistol REVIEW | 1,500 Rounds Later
1,500 rounds, zero malfunctions. See how the PSA Dagger Compact 9mm holds up long-term with real-world testing, upgrades, and carry considerations.
Derya MAX Breaks Cover: Three Barrels, Six Magazines, One New Shotgun
Derya Arms has officially launched the MAX in the United States, a completely new proprietary magazine-fed 12-gauge shotgun built from the ground up rather than an evolution of the company's existing DY12 line. The MAX made its public debut at the GOA GOALS 2026 summit and is now in producti...
AllOutdoor Review: Roka Eyewear’s Lightweight Braker 2.0 Sunglasses
Roka built its name in triathlon and endurance sports, which is not exactly where you’d expect a firearms and outdoor writer to go looking for eyewear. But the company has quietly been building out a real tactical and protective catalog alongside its running and cycling lineup, and I’...
My MACV-SOG CAR-15 Build: Vietnam’s Classic, Reborn
The CAR-15 earned its reputation in the hands of MACV-SOG teams running deep behind enemy lines. This modern XM177E2-inspired build keeps the short, simple Vietnam-era setup while adding a few upgrades that make it a better shooter today. The post My MACV-SOG CAR-15 Build: Vietnam’s Classic, Re...