The XD series of handguns from Springfield Armory have been available for over a quarter century: 25+ years now. Having seen multiple iterations and upgrades, this truly is a suite of varying pistols for evolving needs: XD, XD Mod.2, XDS, XDS Mod.2, XDM, XDM Elite, and the XD Mod.3 round out that...
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at whether the overall size of your carry gun really matters when it comes to comfort and concealability. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I t...
I’ll be honest: when the Abu Garcia PRIME21 Baitcast Combo showed up for review, the first thing I noticed wasn’t the specs. It was the look. All white with gold trim and black lettering, it stands out against every other baitcaster on my rod rack. Abu Garcia teamed up with NFL legend...
A tragic domestic violence dispute at a South Tulsa apartment complex escalated into a fatal shooting on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026. Tulsa police officials confirmed that a 16-year-old boy shot and killed his 49-year-old father, Andrey Nears, to stop a violent physical assault against both hi...
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. Concealed carry...
A Lynchburg judge has rejected an effort by the Virginia State Police and Attorney General Jay Jones to dissolve an injunction blocking enforcement of universal background checks on private firearm sales.
NEBO is adding the COLUMBO 400+ to their lineup, a dual-function penlight that also expands into an area light. At $34.99 it is a compact, pocket-carry package built from anodized aircraft-grade aluminum with IPX7 waterproofing and a magnetic base for hands-free use. The Flex-Power system runs on...
Leupold is adding the BX-3 Alpine HD binocular to their lineup, and the pitch is straightforward: Elite Optical System glass in a lightweight magnesium chassis at a price point that is hard to argue with. The 10×42 comes in at $299.99 and the 12×50 at $349.99, which puts them in a compe...
For those wanting a reliable, moderately priced tactical watch, the 5.11 Tactical Outpost Chrono watch steps up to the task. This timepiece’s impressive specs emphasize rugged tactical features while maintaining its mechanical precision in the field. With the Outpost firmly strapped to my w...
Microtech Knives just dropped the teaser image above, and honestly, it's enough or at least a really good start. The G19K is an OTF (out-the-front) automatic knife born from an official collaboration between Microtech and GLOCK, and the result looks exactly like what you'd expect when t...