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Buyer's Guide
Best Budget Weapon Lights [Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun]
Want a light for your gun for home defense or carry but don't want to spend a ton of money? We've got some recommendations for affordable weapon lights!
Category Gear Reviews
Beginner's GuideBest Concealed Carry Holsters for Exercising
We take a look at the best holsters to use when you want to concealed carry and work out/exercise all at the same time.
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Optics & ScopesBest Red Dots [Hands-On]: Under $200 Budget
Quickly find out the best budget red dot for your rifle as we review Primary Arms, Holosun, Sig Sauer, and Vortex.
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Review7 Best Optics for the AK Platform [LVPOs, Red Dots & More]
We take a look at some of the best optics for the AK-47 platform -- from scopes to red dots; we have it all.
ReviewMantis 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.
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Buyer's GuideBest Everyday Carry Flashlights [Hands-On]
We bought all the most popular EDC flashlights to test, torture, and photograph their beam patterns. Find out our favorites and what we now carry everyday.
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Buyer's GuideBest Shooting Chronographs [Hand-On Tested]
Want to level up your long range shooting? We go over how a shooting chronograph can help and our best picks from $150 to $600.
AR-15Best AR-15 Piston Uppers & Conversion Kits
Everyone and their mom makes a piston AR-15 now. We go over the pros/cons of going piston, the best piston AR-15 uppers, and also the best conversion kits.
Body Armor8 Best Plate Carriers: Tested & Reviewed
If you have plates, you need a plate carrier. And we have the details on the best plate carriers we recommend -- from minimalist to full load!
Buyer's Guide7 Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Optics: Extend Your Range
We take a look at the best optics to top your designated marksmanship rifle to extend your range and make precision shooting easier.