Category Buyer’s Guide

Cars are as American as firearms and we spend a lot of time in them, so make sure your firearm is secure and within reach when you need it! (Read)

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. (Read)

Want the tastiest survival and camping food? We taste test 7 of the most popular MREs, emergency bars, and prepping buckets. YUM. (Read)

We bought all the most popular tactical flashlights to test, torture, and photograph their beam patterns. Find out our favorites and what we now carry. (Read)

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. (Read)

Optics break, batteries die, and scopes fail. A pair of these backup iron sights (BUIS) will make sure you have working sights at all times. (Read)

Want the fastest acquisition in low light? We hands-on review 6 of the most popular green & red lasers for brightness, zero, ergonomics, price, and more. (Read)

There are a ton of models of Ruger's Mini-14 and Mini-30. We'll go over some history, specs, and then dive into our favorite models of each Mini. (Read)

Find out the best AR-15 upgrades across the entire platform and different budgets. Learn why we chose each item and how they perform in our test builds. (Read)

Not sure which EOTech model to get? Cut through the confusion by answering a few questions and you'll find out the perfect hologrpahic sight for your task. (Read)

Not sure what AK-47 to get? We cover the basics, pros/cons vs the AR-15, and our favorite foreign and US-made AK models across all budgets. (Read)

Sometimes, bigger isn't always better. These pocket-sized .22s offer convenient defense options in a petite, pocket-portable package. (Read)

Choosing a BCG for your next rifle build doesn't have to be a chore. We cover the best-in-class bolt carrier groups for mil-spec, low-mass, slick coatings, exotic materials, and more. (Read)

Not sure what protection you need? We hands-on test the most popular (and still available) gas masks, face masks, respirators, and filters. (Read)