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Beginner's Guide

5 Worst Guns for Beginners (And Some Good Ones)

Don't make a big mistake. There are some terrible guns out there for beginners. Here's our list of the worst ones and also some good first firearms. (Read)

Gear Reviews

[Review] SWFA SS 2.5-10×32 Scope & Boyds Spike Camp Stock

Looking for an affordable scope and stock? We hands-on review SWFA's SS 2.5-10x ultralight scope and Boyds Spike Camp stock on our Howa 1500 action. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

6 Best Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Barrels

Building a pistol caliber carbine (PCC) from the ground up? The barrel is super important. Here are a couple of our favorite picks for accuracy and price. (Read)

Shotgun

Best Benelli Semi-Auto Shotgun: M2 vs M3 vs M4

Looking for a Benelli semi-auto shotgun? We go over the differences between the M2, M3, and M4 variants. By the end, you'll know which one is best for you. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

9 Best New Guns of 2021 [Rifles, Shotguns & Pistols]

We love new guns, so we're breaking down some of our favorite new rifles, shotguns, and pistols to hit the market in 2021. (Read)

Prepping

10 Quarantine Essentials That Aren’t Toilet Paper

Shelter in place? Here's some quarantine essentials to get you through surviving on your own or with loved ones with your sanity intact. No TP required. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

[Review] Primary Arms SLx 1-8x Scope: Hands-On

Is a low power variable optic like the PA 1-8x for you? We hands-on review it for reliability, durability, box test, glass quality, price, and more. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

High-End Optics Torture Test [Trijicon, EOTech, Aimpoint, Sig Sauer]

Which high-end optic is truly beefy? We test Trijicon, EOTech, Aimpoint, Sig Sauer optics for water submersion, thermal drift, drop testing, and bullets. (Read)

Revolver

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers of 2023

Who needs .357 Mag anyways? We cover the pros and cons and then dive into a few of our favorite 9mm and .45 ACP revolver options. (Read)

Gear Reviews

7 Best AR-15 Pistol Grip Tools

Maximize all your AR storage space with a pistol grip tool. We cover the most popular options from survival to front sight adjustment and cleaning. (Read)

Every Day Carry

5 Best Tactical Pens [Hands-On Tested]

Everything is tactical now. We go over a couple reasons why you should have a tactical pen and then our favorite models that we actually EDC. (Read)

Holsters

5 Best Universal Holsters (That Don’t Suck)

Universal holsters often suck, but they don't have to! We hands-on review a few of the best multi-fit pistol holsters that are actually worth it. (Read)

Gear Reviews

Best Shotgun Ammo Carriers: Side Saddle, Pouches, & Bandoliers

Need to carry more ammo for your shotgun? We hands-on cover the most popular methods from plate carriers to side saddles, bandoliers, pouches, and more. (Read)

Holsters

7 Best Chest Holsters of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

What if you don't need concealment or speed in a holster? We hands-on test some of the best chest holsters that's at home backpacking or fly-fishing. (Read)
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