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Best Tactical Pants [Hands-On Tested & Reviewed]
Need pants? Need them to be tactical? We've got our favorite picks for operators, security, LEO, weekend range warriors, and mom's basement dwellers.
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- Review
IWI Zion-15 Review: Best Budget AR-15?
What if you could have a duty-rated gun that fell into a budget price? You might be talking about the IWI Zion-15. We tested it to see if it fits the bill.
- Gun Reviews
PSA Sabre Dagger Review: Better Than a Gucci Glock?
PSA's upgraded Sabre Dagger looks better than Glock but does it shoot better than a Glock? We took it to the range to find out.
- Gear Reviews
Glock 45 Aimpoint COA Review [Hands-On Tested]
Glock and Aimpoint team up to deliver a Glock 45 pistol complete with Aimpoint COA...but is this pairing a match made in heaven? Come find out!
- Video
Springfield Armory Kuna Review: Is This the Best Budget PDW?
We tested the Springfield Armory Kuna — a compact, affordable 9mm PDW with serious reliability and surprising accuracy. Find out how it stacks up!
- AR-15 Scopes & Optics
Trijicon MRO SD and 3X Magnifier Review [Hands-On Tested]
The Trijicon MRO SD + 3X Magnifier combo is a steep investment but do these feature-packed optics justify the price? We tested them to find out.
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Best Glock Alternatives: 6 Pistols That Outperform Perfection
Looking beyond Glock? We break down six of the best Glock alternatives for concealed carry, duty use, and competition.
- Gear Reviews
8 Best Survival Food Kits [Taste Test]
Want the tastiest survival and camping food? We taste-test some of the most popular MREs, emergency bars, and prepping buckets. YUM.
- Buyer's Guide
Best Tactical Helmets: Bump & Ballistic [Hands-On]
Looking to protect your noggin? We cover how to choose the perfect tactical helmet for your needs, from bump to ballistic and affordable to top-of-the-line.
- Video
Kimber 2K11 Review: Is Kimber’s First 2011 Worth $2,700?
Kimber enters the double-stack 1911 market with the 2K11 Target — a race-ready, optics-cut competition pistol. We ran 620 rounds to see if it lives up to the hype (and price tag).
- Review
TASER Pulse 2 Review: Best Less-Lethal Option?
Should you get TASER's Pulse 2 for the civilian market? A former cop lays out his thoughts on the new Pulse 2 as a less lethal defensive option.
- Video
Meet the New Mossberg 990 Aftershock [Review]
We took the brand new Mossberg 990 Aftershock to the range to see if this semi-auto lives up to the Mossberg name or if it's a flop...
- Video
Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX [Review]: Rough Start, Strong Finish
After a rocky start, we got the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX up and running. Find out what fixed the issue and how this shotgun performed overall.
- Glock
Glock 17 vs Glock 19: Which Glock Is Better?
We test the Glock 19 against its bigger brother, the Glock 17, to see which of these 9mm Glock pistols comes out on top.
- Video
Ruger SFAR AR-10 Review
Hands-on Ruger SFAR review: We tested Ruger’s small-frame AR-10 in .308 to see if it delivers big power in a lightweight AR-15-sized package.
- Gear Reviews
Mantis BlackbeardX Review: Worth It?
The Mantis BlackbeardX is a dry-fire training tool that combines two products to deliver an AR-15 trainer that will make you a better shooter.
- Gun Reviews
Henry Big Boy Revolver Review
Is Henry's Big Boy Revolver worth adding to your collection? We tested its performance and more — read our in-depth review to see how it shoots!
- Video
Beretta Battle: 1301 Tactical vs. A300 Ultima Patrol [Which Should You Buy?]
Beretta’s A300 Ultima Patrol challenges the 1301 Tactical as the best defensive shotgun. Which is is actually better? We compare them side-by-side.
- Optics & Scopes
Best Night Vision Scopes & Optics [All Budgets]
Night vision scopes can be confusing. We cover the technology and showcase some of our favorites, plus some optics that work with night vision goggles.
- Video
Daniel Defense PCC 916 Review [Hands-On Tested]
On the heels of the Daniel H9, Daniel Defense launched another 9mm blaster...this time in the form of a PCC. Does the DD PCC 916 hold its own? We find out.
