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Best Pepper Spray for Personal Safety & Self-Defense [2026]
We hands-on test the most popular pepper sprays, foam, guns, & grenades out there to see which is the best for your intended use.
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Looking for the best AR-15 barrels? We cover our favorite manufacturers that we use in our own builds. Plus specific barrel models to suit your end purpose.
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What are the best rifles you should have on your radar this year? We got the lowdown on the best rifles from rimfire to semi-auto.
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Revolvers make for excellent CCW weapons...reliable, consistent, and easy to conceal. We've rounded up some of the best CCW revolvers on the market.
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We run through some of our favorite 9mm micro-compact pistols at the range to see which one comes out on top.
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Hunting[Tested] Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles of 2026
Ever wondered which bolt-action rifles get the most attention? Well, we made a list of the best bolt-actions Americans love.
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SuppressorsBest 9mm & .45 ACP Suppressors [2026]
Need a suppressor for your handgun or PCC? We go over the best 9mm and .45 ACP suppressors out on the market.
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Concealed CarryBest Pocket Pistols for Concealed Carry [2026]
We walk you through the difference between pocket pistols and mouse guns and dole out some recommendations on the best pocket pistols along the way.
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Gear ReviewsBest Optics for Your Shotgun [2026]
An optic on a shotgun? Prepare to learn all about why an optic makes sense and which models we recommend you slap on your shotgun right now!
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Concealed Carry10 Best Concealed Carry Guns: Firearms Instructor Approved [2026]
Not sure which CCW gun to get? We ran 500–1,000+ rounds through every CCW gun on this list to find the best concealed carry gun.