BFG Monday: The Sling Has Changed. The Mission Hasn’t.

A sling has always had a simple job. Carry the firearm when the hands are needed for something else. That was true when early American fighters moved across rough ground with long guns. It remained true through two world wars and every conflict that followed. It is still true today. For 250 years...

By Eric G

TFB Review - Beretta APX A1 Full Size Tac with "A Really Bad Design"

In a market dominated by striker-fired pistols, you are always hearing about Glock, Smith & Wesson, but rarely Beretta. At times it feels like the Beretta APX series doesn’t get the same limelight as other pistols in the same category, and I can't figure out why. When many American...

By Patrik O

NEW Vortex Crossfire II Red Dots - Motion Activation & Solar Options

Vortex Optics has taken one of their most popular rifle and shotgun red dots and enhanced them to be even better. The Crossfire II dot now has solar capabilities, a green dot option, motion activation, and other small upgrades to make it even more desirable for gun owners.

By Adam Scepaniak

Wheelgun Wednesday: The Manurhin MR73 Liberty Is A Birthday Blaster

Right away, if you know anything about revolver manufacturers, you’re saying to yourself: “Manurhin is a French company, not American, so why are they selling revolvers to celebrate our milestone?” … and you’d have a point. But as their post on The Social Network Fo...

By Zac K

Ruger HQ Moves To South Carolina

The American gun industry continues to move out of New England and into the southern U.S., with Ruger quietly moving its headquarters out of Connecticut earlier this year.

By Zac K

Ayoob: Is the 1911 Wrong for CCW?

There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort a...

By Massad Ayoob

AllOutdoor Review – GORUCK Aviator’s Kit Bag in X-PAC

The older I get, the less keen I am on having a different bag for every occasion. I’d much prefer to have one bag that does it all for traveling, work and everyday use. I’ve gone through a couple of dedicated flight bags, duffels and backpacks over the years and while most are excellent a...

By Patrik Orcutt

How to Exercise Your Right to Self-Defense

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...

By Mike Boyle
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