Spy movies often showcase secret messages that captivate audiences. For example, an agent might open a book only to find a tape recorder containing their mission, which then self-destructs. While slightly exaggerated, this scenario highlights our fascination with covert communication methods. Send Secret Messages Like a Pro Secret messages have
5.11 just announced an exciting promotion, teaming up with Amazon Prime Video to promote the coming third season of the hit show “Reacher.” The 5.11 Ultimate Gear Giveaway gives fans of the action-packed series a chance to participate in an equally exciting promotion. Winners take home one heck of a
Variety gives us the spice of life, they say. Now European American Armory drops some serious swaggy variety in the form of the EAA Golden Brat Witness2311 pistol. The gold-colored slide, barrel and controls simply pop, contrasting with the black frame on this double-stack 1911 pistol. EAS Golden Brat Witness2311
SHOT Show isn’t all guns and ammo. Other EDC and sporting gear has good representation as well, with knives being a popular category. Let’s take a look at some highlights from the show. The list isn’t comprehensive, and if I missed some companies, it was simply due to trying to
The lever-action rifle resurgence continues, with several new rifles seen at the 2025 SHOT Show. From tactical survival rifles to classic hunting designs, we’re running the best new lever-actions hitting the market in 2025. Long live the lever! Best New Lever-Actions for 2025 Davide Pedersoli Boarbuster Apocalypse The Steampunk esthetic
The NSSF Shot Show marks the kick-off to a fresh year of guns, gear, and accessories. As technology advances, firearms and optics become increasingly adept at meeting their intended purposes. This, of course, is only limited by their ammunition, which is why I consider these introductions to be the most
It seems that 90% of our handguns are black and utilitarian. We accept that because, for the most part, they are tools. However, there was a day when people took the time to add embellishments to their guns. These ranged from simple carvings on stocks to detailed engraving on handguns.
Either SHOT Show 2025 didn’t present a lot of new AR-15-style rifles, or I was too busy looking at all the lever-action rifles and new 1911s and 2011s hitting the market. A few ARs did catch my eye, especially an odd one with a forward charging system that allows you
Women are still the fastest-growing demographic in firearm ownership. This year at SHOT Show, many companies showcased products that provide solutions for the genuine needs of women. It was refreshing to see actual innovation in contrast to merely aesthetically pleasing products. My SHOT Show roundup for Women’s Gear includes the
