Several cartridges have been introduced over the years to try to remedy the lack of downrange energy and effective range of 5.56/.223 with limited success. Most would say that the 6.5 Grendel is the most prominent of the bunch, but even this cartridge runs out of steam at around 800
The Federal display at the annual Athlon Outdoors editorial Rendezvous held every year in the shadow of the Grand Tetons is a reliable crowd-pleaser. This gathering connects industry-leading manufacturers like Federal with gun geeks like me. There we can sample the current state-of-the-art in weapons, ammunition and accessories. At the
Today we’re taking a look at 5.11 Tactical Gear New Products that were announced. As usual, the crew at 5.11 has covered all the bases from pants to backpacks and everything in between. Ridge Pant The Ridge pant is an update on the popular Apex line. Same pocket layout, including
Dangers of non-drop-safe handguns—four cases show what to avoid!
In the world of self-defense cartridges, there is a notion that we must stick to 9mm or better. However, smaller cartridges do have their place and shouldn’t be discounted completely. Federal Punch 22 LR comes to mind as one of these cartridges. Federal Punch 22 LR: Better than a Sharp
The Barrett MRAD MK22 started its story back in 2016. SOCOM announced they wanted an Advanced Sniper Rifle. The guys who wrote the specs were clearly long-distance shooters with a lot of experience under their belts. Barrett Wins the Contract Running Away When the competition ended, Barrett was awarded the
The Churchill 220 Optics Tactical shotgun is a red dot-equipped, 20-gauge defensive shotgun from European American Armory that creates sensible firepower. The feature set is optimized for maneuverability and close-quarters power projection while the 20-gauge chambering keeps the chaos manageable. It is home defense without the kick. Churchill 220 Optics
Yesterday on our official Instagram page (which you should definitely follow) we ran a photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wearing a 5.11 Tactical shirt branded with the Ukrainian flag. A lot of people saw that photo, and had questions about President Zelenskyy’s 5.11 shirt, so we reached out to
For those that don’t know, TikTok is probably the hottest social media app in the game right now. It’s especially popular amongst the deeply coveted 18-24 year old demographic. However, for firearms enthusiasts and creators, it’s been difficult, due to TikTok’s gun policy that would often delist or restrict videos
