TFB Review: Ops Core Amps + Helmet Mount

Hearing is one of those things in life that you simply can't get back; once it's gone, it's gone. Growing up in the military, this was preached to us at every possible moment on the firing ranges, when operating around loud machinery and so on and so forth. Personally, I have alway...

By Patrik O

Flambeau Launches the Super Half Satchel Soft Bait Organizer with Zerust

Flambeau is rolling out the Super Half Satchel Soft Bait Organizer 4510, a tackle storage solution built around one feature that sets it apart from standard plastic boxes: Zerust VCI vapor technology built directly into the dividers. The Zerust system releases an invisible, odorless, FDA-safe vap...

By Sam.S

First Look: COA-Equipped Prodigy and 1911 Pistols

Aimpoint’s COA, an enclosed-emitter red-dot pistol sight, has been the hottest and most exclusive pistol accessory of the past two years. Springfield Armory is in a great position when it comes to dedicated A-CUT integrations (more on that in a moment), first introducing COA-equipped Echel...

By Joe Kurtenbach

Is the 1911 the “Stick Shift” of EDC?

The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...

By Mitch Eckler

Ghost Gun Crackdowns Expose the Dirty Secret of Gun Control

A new report on so-called “ghost guns” says the quiet part out loud: bans do little to stop criminals who already ignore the law. From Boston indictments to Washington’s move against digital firearm files and 3D printers, the fight is about more than unserialized guns.

By Dave Workman

First Look: Echelon Alpha 4.0C

Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...

By Scott Conditt

America’s Flaming Bayonet in World War I

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...

By Tom Laemlein

Rebirth of AR-15 Rifle Training?

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...

By Kevin Creighton

First Look: Manticore Arms Ripley Rail

Want a Colonial Marine Corps M-41A Pulse Rifle at home? You can get pretty close with the Manticore Arms Ripley Rail. The post First Look: Manticore Arms Ripley Rail appeared first on Gun Digest.

By Adam Borisenko

Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect

In our 2026 Gun test, we put nearly 20 different pistol caliber carbines through the ringer — not all are created equal The post Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel
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