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Gear & Accessory Reviews

Range gear, targets, cleaning kits, we've tested it all. Here's everything you need that doesn’t go on your person or your gun.

For The Range

6 Best Range Bags for 2023 [Hands-On]

Not sure how to haul your guns & gear to the range? We hands-on review 5 of the most popular range bags so you know the best size and price for your needs.

4 Best Rangefinders For Shooting [Hands-On with Views]

If you’ve ever shot at any real distance, you know how important it is to know the distance to your target. These rangefinders take the guesswork out of it.

Best Shot Timers [Tested]: BEEEEP!

Want to really hone your shooting competition game? You'll need a shot timer. We cover the most popular ones out there.

5 Best Laser Bore Sights [Hands-On Tested]

Boresights make zeroing a lot easier, but not all boresights are created equal! Take a look at our top picks and save yourself time and money!

Essential Shooting Range Gear: Essentials to Elite

Find out all the essential range gear you need to have a successful trip...from the real essentials, to the "nice to have," and even elite gear.

Essential Range Training Tools for Becoming a Better Shooter

If you want to be a better shooter, you need better tools. Here are some of the best tools you can use to up your training.

Med Kits: The Most Important Thing to Have at the Range

When packing your range bag, there's one thing you need to always make sure you have. It could save your life, or the life of another.

9 Best Spotting Scopes of 2023: Range & Hunting

Looking for a spotting scope? Not even sure you need one? We hands-on review some of the most popular with tons of view-through pictures.

6 Best Gun Belts for Concealed Carry & Range [Hands-On]

Looking for the best gun belts for concealed carry and the range? One that can carry everything and look normal? Here's the ones we wear daily.

Best Gun Cases of 2023 [Hands-On]: Soft, Hard, & Covert

Not sure what gun case to get? We've used all the popular hard, soft, and discreet cases out there. See our picks for pistol, rifle, and shotgun cases.

12 Best Shooting Ear Protection [Electronic & Passive Hands-On]

Eyes and ears! Find out our favorite shooting ear protection we use when we shoot. From passive to electronic and across all budgets, we've got you covered.

[Review] Tactacam 5.0 & Solo Action Camera

Want to easily share your shooting footage? We hands-on review the Tactacam 5.0 and Solo versions with tons of view-through video.

5 Best Shooting Mats [Tested]: All Budgets

Get off the ground and shoot better! We cover why you need a great shooting mat, how to choose the best, and our top 5 favorite picks across all budgets.

5 Best Holographic Sights for 2023

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for months to find our winner. Complete with real views and videos.

Best Cheap Red Dots Under $100 [Destruction Test]

On a budget but still need a reliable red dot for your gun? We hands-on test and torture a few of the most popular cheap red dots under $100.

5 Best Shooting Gloves of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

We bought the most popular tactical shooting gloves to see which have the perfect grip, dexterity, protection, and price.

Best Tourniquets & Holders [Myths, Usage, and Top Picks]

Looking to build a comprehensive med kit? You'll need some tourniquets. We go over myths, how to use them, tourniquet holders, and our best picks.

5 Best Tactical Jackets: Military Style Meets Civilian Chic

Want useful features in a military style...that's still great for daily use? We cover the best tactical jackets across a wide range of budgets.

Best Pistol Magazine Speed Loaders [Hands-On Tested]

Want to save your thumbs AND your time loading magazines? We hands-on test four of the most popular magazine speed loaders out there and crown our winner.

For Competition Shooting

Essential 3 Gun Gear: Everything But The Guns

Best Pistol Magazine Speed Loaders [Hands-On Tested]

Best Shot Timers [Tested]: BEEEEP!

6 Best Gun Belts for Concealed Carry & Range [Hands-On]

Essential Range Training Tools for Becoming a Better Shooter

Cowboy Action Shooting: The Ultimate Guide

Best Glock Mag Holders and Holsters

Red Dots vs Holographic Sights: What's Best For You?

Best 1-6x Scopes & LPVOs in 2023 [Real Views]

9 Best Pistol Lights of 2023 [Hands-On Review]

12 Best Pistol Red Dot Sights [Real-Views + Video]

8 Best AR-15 Lasers [Hands-On]: Budget to Pro

Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics for 2023: Red Dots to Magnified

Gun Cleaning Review

6 Best Gun Cleaning Kits of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

2 Best Ultrasonic Gun & Case Cleaners [Hornady vs Lyman]

5 Best Gun Oil of 2023 [Tested]

Essential Firearm Maintenance (When You're Stuck at Home)

[Guide] How to Clean & Lubricate a Gun

AR-15 Cleaning and Maintenance [Ultimate Guide]

[Review] Modern Spartan Systems: Accuracy Oil & Full Kit

Ballistol Product Review

Cleaning the Muzzleloading Rifle

Hunting Gun/Gear Reviews

Best Hunting Rifles: Putting Meat On The Table

[Review] Sig Sauer BDX Scope: Future of Optics

Best Hunting Gear & Clothing for Women [Hands-On]

Best Large-Bore Hunting Rifles: Big Guns & Big Game

Best Bear Defense Guns for Hikers and Backpackers

Best Air Rifles in 2023 [All Budgets]

[Review] Ruger Super Redhawk: Big Bore + Big Game

[Review] CVA Cascade: Sub $500 Hunting Bolt Rifle?

Best Predator Calls: Coyotes, Bobcats, Foxes, & More

Riton Mod 5 1-4x Scope Review

Hunting Turkeys with Handguns [Guns, Ammo, Tips]

Introduction to Deer Hunting

Hunting Wild Boar in California

[Guide] Best Rifles & Calibers for Hog Hunting

Best Beginner Shotguns for Bird Hunting

[Review] Faxon .350 Legend Barrel: Hunting Ready

Best .300 Blackout Ammo: Self Defense, Hunting, Target

Best Deer Feeders: Invite a Deer to Dinner

Best Glocks of 2023: Across Calibers & Sizes [Ultimate Guide]

Glock 20 Review: 10mm Perfection?

Best .30-30 Ammo: Harvesting Deer Since 1895

10 Best Lever Action Rifles [You Can Still Buy]

Best .44 Magnum Revolvers & Rifles

.300 Winchester Mag [Caliber]: Best Ammo & Rifles

[Review] Tactacam 5.0 & Solo Action Camera

.308 Win Vs .300 Win Mag: [Battle of the .30 Calibers]

Best Ruger Mini-14 & Mini-30 Models [Guide]

8 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers [Proven Stopping Power]

5 Best Remington 700 Triggers: Maximum Accuracy

The Best Mossberg 500 and 590 Upgrades

.300 Blackout (BLK) vs. 5.56: What's Best For You?

AR-10 vs AR-15: [What's Best For You?]

.243 Win Vs .308 Win: Comparison & Best Ammo

Holster Reviews

Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

10 Best CCW Spare Magazine Holsters: Two Is One

[Review] Hidden Hybrid Holsters: Current Favorite

12 Best Glock 19 Holsters: Concealed & OWB

6 Best IWB (Inside Waistband) Holsters [Hands-On Tested]

Best G43 Holsters [All Carry Positions]

7 Best Sig Sauer P365 Holsters: All Carry Methods

6 Best Holsters for Olight Lights

Best Concealed Carry Gear For Women: Holsters, Bags, & Clothing

5 Best Universal Holsters (That Don’t Suck)

Best Chest Holsters of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

4 Best Car Holsters: DIY & Specific Purpose

[Review] Rounded Gear (formerly Concealment Express) Holsters

Best Glock Mag Holders and Holsters

Our Top 5 Favorite Kydex Holster Makers

13 Best P365 Upgrades & Holsters We Use Daily [Hands-On]

[Review] Urban Carry Revo Holster

[Review] Bravo Concealment IWB DOS Gun Holster

[Review] Bravo Concealment OWB Holster

[Holster] Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 Review

[Review] Brave Response Belly Band Holster: Gimmick?

Gun Light Reviews

9 Best Pistol Lights of 2023 [Hands-On Review]

8 Best AR-15 Flashlights [Real Views]

5 Best Tactical Flashlights Under $100 in 2023 [Tested]

Indoor Training System Review

Best Laser Targets & Ammo for Dry-Fire Training in 2023

MantisX Training System [Hands-On Review]

Laser Ammo Review: IMTTS & Surestrike Kit

Safe and Effective Dry-Fire Training at Home [Guide]

Essential Range Training Tools for Becoming a Better Shooter

Gun Safe Reviews

16 Best Gun Safes for Pistols & Long Guns of 2023 [All Budgets]

5 Best Bedside Handgun Safes for Quick Access [Hands-On]

10 Great Gun Safes for At-Home and On the Go

7 Best Biometric Gun Safes in 2023: [Hands-On Tested]

7 Best Hidden Gun Safes for Home [Security & Subterfuge]

Best In-Wall Gun Safes: Can't Walk Away

SecureIt Agile 52 Safe [Review+Hands-On Video]

[Review] Vaultek Safes: VT10i & VT20i

[Safe Review] Vaultek MXi: Biggest & Baddest Handgun Safe?

[Review] Liberty Home Concealment

Body Armor Reviews

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

[Review] AR500 Armor: All Levels + Armor Piercing Rounds

[Rig Setup] Ferro Concepts Slickster & Spiritus Systems Micro Fight Chest Rig

Best Backpack Armor: Better Safe Than Sorry

[Review] RE Factor Tactical Advanced Slickster Carrier

[Rig Setup] Ferro Concepts Slickster & Spiritus Systems Micro Fight Chest Rig

Non-Lethal Weapons

Best Non-Lethal Weapons and Ammo To Use Instead of a Gun

7 Best Pepper Sprays for Self-Defense [Hands-On Tested]

7 Best Stun Guns & TASERs of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

TASER Pulse Review: Best Less-Lethal Option?

De-Escalation & Secondary Measures for Gun Owners

Best Batons for Self-Defense: The Good, the Bad, & What to Buy

PepperBall LifeLite [Review]: Pics+Videos

5 Best Tactical Flashlights Under $100 in 2023 [Tested]

5 Best Everyday Carry (EDC) Flashlights [Hands-On]

Knives Review

10 Best EDC Knives Under $50 & $100 [Hands-On Tested]

10 Best Tactical Knives [Hands-On]: Combat Proven

7 Best Survival Knives [Hands-On]: All Budgets

Best Gerber Knife: Hands-On with 4 of Our Favorites

6 Best KA-BAR Knives [Hands-On]

6 Best Neck Knives [Hands-On]: Not Just For Mall Ninjas

Flashlight Reviews

5 Best Tactical Flashlights Under $100 in 2023 [Tested]

5 Best Everyday Carry (EDC) Flashlights [Hands-On]

PepperBall LifeLite [Review]: Pics+Videos

Tactical Gift Reviews

Best Gifts for Gun Lovers [$25, $50, $100+]

4 Weird Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't All Terrible)

[Review] GOAT Guns Miniature Replicas

Tactical Gifts Under $50: Amazon Edition

4 Weird Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't All Terrible)

More Gear Reviews Posts

Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 Review: Most Powerful Light?

6 Best Gun Cleaning Kits of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

10 Best Tactical Knives [Hands-On]: Combat Proven

8 Best AR-15 Flashlights [Real Views]

Best Laser Targets & Ammo for Dry-Fire Training in 2023

9 Best Pistol Lights of 2023 [Hands-On Review]

5 Best Green Dot Sights of 2023

4 Best Thermal Scopes of 2023

12 Best Gas Masks, Face Masks, Respirators, & Filters of 2023 [Hands-On]

Best 1911 Holsters for Concealed Carry of 2023

5 Best Shooting Gloves of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

Sig Romeo 5 Review: 4 Years Tested

5 Best Gun Case Locks for Traveling with Firearms in 2023

Best 9mm Pistols in 2023: Home Defense, CCW, Competition

Best Rifle Sling in 2023: AR-15 & More [Tested]

Best Ambidextrous AR-15 Lower Receivers & Conversions of 2023

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