Safariland and Haley Strategic Partners Launch the BASELINE Belt Line

Most gun belts fail in the same place. The closure, where load concentrates and years of cinching eventually work slop into a belt that was supposed to stay rigid. Safariland and Haley Strategic Partners built the BASELINE system specifically around that problem, and the result is two belt models...

By Sam.S •

Review: KAER Biometric Rifle & Pistol Safe

The first thing that stood out when I got the KAER safe into position wasn’t any single feature—it was the balance of it. I like it. It’s not too heavy nor too big. It feels weighty in position and secure in place. It’s not something you want to move casually about the house. You pour Rea...

By Matthew McClellan •

GoRuck Teases New Achilles Vest

As weighted walking continues to gain traction, GORUCK is expanding its performance lineup with the launch of the Achilles Vest, a streamlined, grab-and-go training vest engineered specifically for men who want the stability of a vest without the bulk of traditional tactical gear. More GORUCK ...

By Patrik Orcutt •

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Low Visibility Plate Carrier (LVPC)

Protection doesn’t have to announce itself. The FirstSpear LOW VISIBILITY PLATE CARRIER is engineered for the modern operator who demands maximum performance with minimal presence. Designed for plainclothes operations, undercover roles, and urban environments where stealth is non-negotiable...

By Eric G •

AllOutdoor Review – Costa Rincon II w/ Gold Mirror Lens Fishing Sunglasses

Fishing sunglasses tend to have a certain purpose-driven style to them that often doesn’t translate that well for wearing them off the water. So Costa decided they wanted something that could still pass as a lifestyle frame but still be fully functional on the water. Released last Spring, t...

By Eugene L. •

The Upgraded Okuma Cold Water SS A Low Profile Line Counter

Okuma has updated their low-profile line counter reel this year, with a new model of the Okuma Cold Water SS A Series low-profile line counter reel. Made for salmon fishing in the cold waters of the Columbia River and Pacific Northwest, this line counter reel is built around the stainless steel g...

By Eugene L. •

White Light-Laser Combos: Was I Wrong?

Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense. The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready f...

By Mike Boyle •

The Meridian Defense Corp Trench-103 Rifle

Meridian Defense's new Trench-103 doesn't chase the worn-in aesthetic; it claims to earn it. Inspired by improvised field-painted rifles emerging from modern trench warfare, the rifle pairs a hand-finished Cerakote treatment with a production process that refuses shortcuts. Every Trench...

By Eric B •

TFB Review: SDS Imports MAC IX 9mm Pistol

Military Armament Corporation is an SDS Arms brand, and they have been putting out some interesting guns at prices that are hard to argue with. The MAC IX  is their newest offering, a 9mm direct blowback pistol that feeds from MP5-style magazines and runs on AR-15 controls. It is a hybrid co...

By Sam.S •
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