2026 Guardian Conference Recap: By the Numbers
84 attendees, 28+ states, 61 class sessions, about 78,000 rounds and 280 gallons of water. Here's what happened at the 2026 Guardian Conference, plus early bird tickets for 2027.
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The Armory Life Presents: The 2026 Cantius Award
I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly ...
NEW Book! 'Drawing Fire: Drawings from the Winchester Collection'
One of the best firearms museums in the world, the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, WY, has launched a new book shining a light on a part of their incredible collection which rarely gets displayed!
NSSF, Shadow Systems Sue to Stop Connecticut Handgun Ban Before Oct. 1
NSSF, Shadow Systems and Blue Trail Range are asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” ban before it takes effect October 1, arguing that the state cannot outlaw common handguns because criminals can illegally modify them.
The Rimfire Report: What's Different About CCI's Golden Boy Ammo?
Earlier this summer, CCI and Henry Repeating Arms teamed up to come out with a special limited-edition run of 36-grain .22 LR ammo said to be “optimized” for cycling within the Golden Boy rifle - which I happen to have handy, as I’m sure many of you out there also do. CCI is no ...
TFB Weekly Web Deals 205: Deals for September 21st, 2026
Sale Price: $29.97
DOJ Says Federal Handgun Ban for Adults Under 21 Is Unconstitutional
The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel says the federal government cannot constitutionally punish gun dealers for selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding adults between 18 and 20.
Lightweight Mobility Personified – NEW Vertx Ruck Pant for Everyday Carry
Vertx is known across the outdoors and firearms industries for their intelligently-designed packs, which vary from backpacks, fanny packs, and even cross-body chest packs. All of which could be deployed for concealed carry or long hikes out in the field. What people sometimes overlook is their ot...
XS Sights R3D 2.0 Review
Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Yamil Sued reviews the XS Sights R3D 2.0 night sights for the Springfield Echelon. But, how do they perform? Read on to get Sued’s take on them. The sights were provided by the company to Sued for review. I’ve been a big fan of tritium night ...
FirstSpear Friday Focus: E+R Waist Bag
Fast access to mission-critical items starts with where you carry them. The FirstSpear E+R WAIST BAG is a lightweight, purpose-built waist pack engineered to keep tourniquets, eye protection, and essential gear immediately accessible without adding bulk to the loadout. It mounts directly to an As...