The M1 Abrams was conceived with a singular, unyielding purpose: the total destruction of enemy armored formations. Over the last four decades, it has become the absolute pinnacle of tank warfare made manifest. Its sheer battlefield dominance has not only won conflicts, but forced militaries acro...
There’s no time like the present to take a critical look at the Craft Holsters Lynx IWB holster, which I tested with my Springfield Hellcat. But first, a little background info. Craft Holsters was formed in 2009 with a vision of offering holsters that are more than just interchangeable pieces o...
NILES, OH — I’ll be at GunCon 2026 on June 20, and if you’re going to be there too, find me and say hi. GunCon is an annual industry and consumer event hosted by Jon Patton and The Gun Collective. The 2026 edition runs June 17 through 20 in Niles, Ohio, with industry and VIP […...
In early 1918, as the American Expeditionary Force prepared to face battle-hardened German troops in France, the bayonet was a vital component of the Doughboys’ combat equipment. It is difficult for many people today to understand the importance the U.S. military placed on “cold steel” duri...
Let’s take a quick trip back in time, around 15 years or so, when Travis Haley and Chris Costa had just released a very popular DVD (remember those?) called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine,” and pretty much everyone in the firearms training industry picked up a copy and watched it from beg...
As I write this, Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous 2026 has ended. My feet, throat, and body are sore, but I had an absolute blast. From the beautiful Brush Creek Ranch, we had the opportunity to not only shoot a variety of new guns but to speak with the guys behind the scenes who make our favorite [...
The Patent Pending Arisaka Eotech EXPS Mount Mk2 is designed for the Eotech EXPS3 and EXPS2 holographic weapon sights. The OEM mount has a centerline optic height of 1.725″, making it impossible to align at 1.93″ or requiring the use of a riser to get to 2.26″. The Arisaka Mk2 m...
Our former shooting editor put this great debate to bed years ago The post Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Second Amendment Foundation filed motions for summary judgment in two major federal lawsuits, advancing challenges to the ATF’s frame and receiver rule and to remaining National Firearms Act registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled firearms. The first motion was filed ...
The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term and related lower-court litigation could define the next phase of post-Bruen Second Amendment law, from public carry and prohibited-person restrictions to AR-15 bans and the future of NFA registration.