American Self-Propelled Artillery in World War II

American self-propelled artillery in World War II transformed how the United States Army delivered firepower on the battlefield. These tracked vehicles combined mobility with devastating howitzers and guns, keeping pace with advancing armor divisions in ways towed artillery never could. From the ...

By Richard Johnson

[SHOT 2026] TANDEMKROSS TKX22 Light Rifle - Their First Complete Rifle

TANDEMKROSS used SHOT Show 2026 to announce their first complete firearm from start to finish. The TKX22 Light Rifle  is a 10/22-compatible rifle built around the company's TKX22 receiver with everything but the stock manufactured in-house or OEM'd to their specs. At 3 pounds 6 oun...

By Sam.S

GRITR Stealth Folding Knife Review

In previous instances where we’ve covered GRITR’s products, I was proud to introduce the company as one that successfully caters to the needs of shooters and lovers of the outdoors because those are exactly the kinds of people it employs. This shouldn’t be a surprise, but it’s less common...

By Clayton Walker

Testing Hollywood: Michael Mann’s Collateral

Movies and the real-world application of firearms have had a troubled relationship. We go to the movies to escape and to dream, so naturally, some of those flights of fancy wind up being applied to how guns are used in movies, and the hero of the movie winds up shooting 30 or so rounds from Read ...

By Kevin Creighton

Top .380 Self-Defense Rounds?

A topic that consistently attracts significant interest is self-defense, and the two most common subtopics are home defense and concealed carry. Based on my personal experience and conversations with folks, concealed carry seems to be of the most interest. Why? You don’t go out in public with y...

By Beyond Seclusion

[SHOT 2026] Retay Expands with ACE Variants, Tactical Shotgun & 22LRs

Retay USA  came to SHOT Show 2026 with a full spread of new guns, expanding their shotgun lineup with four specialized ACE variants, a tactical 12-gauge inertia gun, a budget single-shot, and two .22LR rifles. Here's everything they announced.

By Sam.S

M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History

The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...

By Cory Ross

Springfield SAINT Victor .300 BLK Pistol Review

In this review, Dr. Will Dabbs gets hands-on with the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor pistol chambered in .300 AAC Blackout. This new handgun sports a threaded 9.5″ barrel, making it a perfect choice for suppressed shooting. Read on to see how well it performed with a can and a variety of s...

By Will Dabbs, MD
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