Gun Safe Reviews

Safes

[Review] Vara Safety RACT: Best Quick Acccess Storage for Long Guns?

We take a look at the Vara Safety RACT Biometric -- a new way to store long guns that allows for quick access.

Sean Curtis

Published Apr 30, 2026

Concealed Carry

[Review] I Took a Concealed Coalition CCW Class: Here’s What I Learned

Concealed Coalition offers nationwide training for gun owners, whether your state requires a permit or not. Here’s what that looks like.

Scott Murdock

Published Jan 24, 2026

3 comments

Buyer's Guide

Best Batons for Self-Defense: Tested

Batons have been used for hundreds of years. Find out the pros/cons of batons and then a couple of our favorite choices for self-defense!

Eric Hungand

Megan Kriss

Updated Jun 19, 2024

15 comments

Body Armor

Best Body Armor [Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor

Want the best body armor for your purpose and budget? We've hands-on tested the most popular options out there and cut through the misinformation.

Allison

Updated Jun 11, 2025

86 comments

Buyer's Guide

Best Hiking Handguns & Holsters

We take a look at what makes a gun and holster good for hiking then give you some recommendations on the best ones to take on the trail.

Travis Pike

Updated Aug 17, 2025

38 comments

Gear Reviews

MyMedic MyFAK Review: Mini, Pro, & Large

We take a look at three MyMedic IFAK first aid kits -- the Mini Pro, Pro, and Large Pro -- to see if these kits are worth adding to your EDC, car, or home.

Aden Tate

Published Feb 21, 2023

4 comments

Buyer's Guide

4 Best Gun Safe Dehumidifiers [Hands-On Tested]

We take a look at three dehumidifier options to see which is best to toss in your gun safe to protect your firearms.

Aden Tate

Updated Feb 23, 2023

15 comments

Every Day Carry

First Aid vs. Guns: Which Training Is More Important?

First aid skills vs. gun skills? Which are more important? We tell you which set of skills you're likely to use and give some recommendations on gear and training.

Aden Tate

Published Aug 30, 2022

7 comments

Body Armor

Safe Life Defense Hyperline Body Armor Review: Can Something So Thin Still Protect?

We tackle one of the thinnest pieces of body armor out there -- the Safe Life Defense Hyperline. Does it balance weight and protection? Come find out.

Sean Curtis

Published Jun 30, 2022

18 comments

Gear Reviews

[Hands-On Review] Mountain Man Medical Trauma Kits

We got our hands on the Yellowstone, Sweetwater, and Ankle IFAK trauma kits from Mountain Man Medical to see if they're a worthy edition to your range bag.

Jacki Billings

Published Jul 13, 2021

5 comments