What’s in My EDC Bag: Everything I Carry, Pocket by Pocket

I just got back from my morning weighted walk and figured it was time to do something I haven’t done in a few years: dump out my everyday carry bag and go through it piece by piece. Before the links start: some of them are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying [&#82...

By Luke McCoy •

One Handgun Present for All Known Fatal Bear Attacks in North America

Handguns have a strong record in documented bear-defense encounters. Dean Weingarten’s review of 204 fatal bear attacks found just one case with a handgun present—and the victim could not reach it. The lesson for armed Americans: a defensive handgun needs to be accessible when danger arrives.

By Dean Weingarten •

SAR 7/24 & K12 Sport 9mms… A Comparison

The SAR 7/24 and K12 Sport take two different approaches to the steel-frame, hammer-fired 9mm. We shoot both and compare their features, triggers and intended roles. The post SAR 7/24 & K12 Sport 9mms… A Comparison appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty •

Darley Welcomes Jack “J.” Taylor III to Fire Advisory Board

ITASCA, IL – September 29, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack “J.” Taylor III to its Fire Advisory Board. Jack “J.” Taylor III brings more than three decades of fire service leadersh...

By Eric G •

Wilcox Introduces VIPR Sight With Programmable Reticles

Wilcox has a new, programmable sighting system. The VIPR  (Visually Integrated Precision Reticle) optic has a range of digital reticles that can switch on the fly to accommodate different ammunition types or use cases. Those options allow the user to switch to counter UAS ammo and reticles s...

By Daniel Y •

AllOutdoor Review: Maverick XL-V Hunting Blind – Affordable or Cheap?

Many of us grew up hanging off of the side of a tree while hunting. It was frigid, anxiety-inducing (swaying in wind gusts), and never stoked the fires of excitement for the pastime of hunting. Now, many of us have grown older, wiser, and desire more creature comforts. There’s no glory in f...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Ayoob: The Guns of Cormac McCarthy

When I plucked the September-October issue of Smithsonian magazine out of my P.O. Box, the first article I turned to was “The Secret Life of Cormac McCarthy” by Richard Grant. As I skimmed it, a pull-quote leaped out at me: “He never left the house without a book. He never left the house wi...

By Massad Ayoob •

Bergara Releases Premier Competition Elite Rifles

Bergara has a new rifle model optimized for the PRS production class. The Premier Competition Elite  family of rifles is built to be an off-the-shelf match winner. Keep reading for all the details.

By Daniel Y •
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