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A Piece of Americana: Frank Sinatra’s Engraved Smith & Wesson Revolver

In the world of firearms collectibles, few items carry as much cultural weight, or style, as the absolutely stunning presentation revolver once gifted to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself, Frank Sinatra....

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Thunder Ranch: A Monument to Ideas

If you spend enough time around serious shooters, two truths emerge. First, a proper education for a new shooter is priceless. Second, continued education for a seasoned shooter returns dividends...

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Ruger American Gen II Ranch .300BLK – Tested

I was fortunate to be part of a select group to hunt with the Ruger American Generation II Standard back in October 2023. We used the American Standard G2 chambered...

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The Remington XP-100 – From the Interesting Gun Archives

While the gun world today is filled with interesting pieces with a spectrum of design features, some old guns stand out. One of the most unique and interesting guns of...

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Smith & Wesson TRR8: A Performance Center Wheelgun.

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The Model 327 TRR8 Is a Smith & Wesson Performance Center Gem

It’s been almost two decades since Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center unveiled the TRR8. Yet, every time I crack the case, I still feel that little jolt of surprise. Eight...

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Excellence in Simplicity: The 5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP Focuses on Function

By Michael D'Angona • February 2, 2026

Knives 101: Knife Grinds and Their Purpose

By Joshua Swanagon • January 29, 2026

No Safe Queens: Bill Siegle Makes Hard Use Knives for the Field

By Tim Stetzer • January 27, 2026

Tactical Companion: The Reiff Knives Vicon Proves Its Field Versatility

By Reuben Bolieu • January 23, 2026

The Best Damn EDC Knife: Taylor Martin and Tactile Knife Redhawk Collab

By Jim Cobb • January 15, 2026

Knives 101: Knife Profiles and Their Purpose

By Joshua Swanagon • January 13, 2026

Rediscovering the Lost History of Thumb Openers on Folding Knives

By Michael Janich • January 9, 2026

The 1873 Trapdoor Springfield -19th-Century Infantry Rifles on the Cheap

By Will Dabbs MD • November 29, 2025

Magpul EHG RG9 Grip – New for the RXM

By Fred Mastison • November 28, 2025

Flux Defense P365 VDW – Vehicle Defense Weapon

By Fred Mastison • November 27, 2025

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Drill Baby Drill: An Overview of Ice Fishing Augers

By • February 3, 2026

Suppressors for Hunting

By • February 2, 2026

Punxsutawney Pew Pew: Groundhog Hunting 101

By • February 1, 2026

What is a Dice Bait?

By • January 31, 2026

GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

5.11’s COVRT 41L Pack Offers Full-Sized Gear Carry with Around-Town Discretion

By • February 3, 2026

Gestamen Arms G9HSP – Modular As Hell

By • February 3, 2026

Marlinspike – A Handy EDC Tool

By • February 2, 2026

Point Shooting is Still a Meme

By • February 2, 2026

Skillset Magazine

You’ve Been Served: What Being a Process Server is Really Like

By Jim Cobb • February 3, 2026

Epic Adventure Awaits on Kauai

By Sean Chaffin • January 30, 2026

Feeling Forgetful: Seven Ways to Sharpen Your Memory

By Michael D'Angona • January 28, 2026

Catching Up with Craig Caudill and Nature Reliance School

By Jim Cobb • January 24, 2026

Videos

Street Smarts: Cuts vs Thrusts—Which are More Effective?

By Michael Janich • January 21, 2026

Walk The Talk America: The Bridge Our Community Has Needed All Along

By Ballistic Staff • November 17, 2025

Rossi Brawler .300 Blackout: Suppressed Thermal Hunting.

The Rossi Brawler: Hunting with the Single-Shot Whisper Pistol in .300 Blackout

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • November 15, 2025

The wuben x1 pro makes a great bike light.

SKILLSET Tests The Wuben X1 Pro Bike Light

By Mitch Eckler • November 13, 2025

Enter to Win The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter .45-70!

By Sponsored Content • November 7, 2025

Enter to Win The IWI Zion-15 SPR!

By Sponsored Content • October 3, 2025

Table Pick-Up Drill: Practicing for Imperfect Defensive Scenarios.

Ammo Saver: Leaving Your Comfort Zone with the Table Pick-Up Drill

By Mitch Eckler • September 12, 2025

Enter to Win The Mossberg 590R Rotary Safety Shotgun!

By Sponsored Content • September 5, 2025

Master Grade Scope Mounting & Bore Sighting Kit – From Real Avid

By Fred Mastison • November 27, 2025

The Texas Typewriter – From Black Collar Arms

By Fred Mastison • November 26, 2025

Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX — Ultimate 12 GA Home Defender

By Tim Stetzer • November 26, 2025

I grew up shooting pump shotguns and used them throughout my whole law enforcement career. My house gun has been a Mossberg 590A1 for the past 30 or so years....

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Otis Suppressor Cleaning Kit

By Fred Mastison • November 25, 2025

Suppressors see hard use. Every round leaves carbon, copper, and unburned powder inside the tube. Over time, this debris builds into a thick layer that hurts performance and makes disassembly...

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Hotel Safety: Staying Safe in Your Home Away from Home.

Lock It Down: Establishing Safety Measures During Your Hotel Stay

By Michael D'Angona • November 25, 2025

For the most part, when away on vacation or out of town on business, you’ll need a hotel room. Hotel rooms run the gamut from cheap and outdated to high-end...

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8 Must-Have Breaching Tools for Forced Entry

By Michael D'Angona • November 24, 2025

Why Buying Suppressors Appeal To Me Now

By Steve Felgenhauer • November 23, 2025