Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...

By Toby M

Glock Gen 6: Everything You Need to Know About the New G17, G19 & G45

The Glock Gen 6 is officially here. Announced December 6, 2025 and available January 20, 2026, the new G17, G19, and G45 Gen 6 models feature improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, new RTF6 grip texture, and a direct-mount optics-ready system. MSRP is $745. Find an FFL dealer near you to pick one up today.

The Lost Art? How to Read a Map

It was Thanksgiving weekend. James Kim and wife, Kati, with their young daughters Sabine and Penelope, were motoring on their trip home to San Francisco on I-5, then turned toward Gold Beach on Oregon’s southern coast. The road James took began to climb. There was no traffic, and soon no cell s...

By Wayne van Zwoll

A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process

Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.

50/200 Yard Zero Simplified for 5.56 and .308 Rifles

The 50/200 yard zero is one of the most practical zeroing methods for AR-15 and .308 rifles. Zero at 50 yards and your bullet naturally crosses the line of sight again at 200 yards, providing point-and-shoot accuracy across the most common shooting distances with minimal holdover needed.

Real-Life Cyberpunk Guns for the Discerning Nerd

Love cyberpunk fiction and firearms? Explore real-life guns that look straight out of a dystopian sci-fi setting, from the Chiappa Rhino to the KelTec CP33 and FN P90. These futuristic firearms are available today through licensed FFL dealers.

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