Detecting a Tail and What to Do Next

Did you ever have that feeling that you were being followed? I’m sure almost everyone has at one point in their lives. Being followed, either by car or on foot, is a very scary experience. Questions begin to swirl in your head: Why me? What do they want? Is this really happening? Here, we’ll ...

By Michael D'Angona

The Dumbest Self-Defense Advice On The Internet

I don’t consider myself an expert on anything, except perhaps my ability to separate Legos. Seriously, ask my kids; I’m the best at it. I like to think of myself as a “subject matter enthusiast,” a term someone more clever than I invented. As such, I do a lot of research, take cla...

By Travis Pike

XS Has You Covered For Reliable, Easy-Install Rifle Sights

XS Sights is well known for its rugged handgun sights. They also make rifle and shotgun sights, including a set of flip-up models for the AR-15. Let’s take a look at what you get with these US-made sights. XS Sights AR backup sights are constructed from lightweight aluminum and stainless st...

By Tim Stetzer

You Should Be Stocking Up Right Now

Ammo prices have steadily declined in the last couple of years. Guns are available, often with rebates and add-ons to increase their value. The COVID scare is over, and the “second Trump slump” has hit. Is ammo as cheap as it was in 2018? No, but neither is anything else. However, it ...

By Travis Pike

Work Tuff Gear’s Latest EDC – The Lightfoot

Work Tuff Gear has a well-established reputation for knives that are pretty much bombproof. Most of their offerings are large and in charge sorts of designs. The Atayal is a great example of that sort of blade. However, when I stopped by their booth at the 2026 SHOT Show, I got a peek at a [&#823...

By Jim Cobb

Wazoo’s Cache Cap Puts a Lid on Gear Carry

If you spend a lot of time in the vast outdoors, odds are you wear a hat. Now, with the Wazoo Gear Cache Cap, you can carry some vital necessities stored safely within its multiple secret compartments. From comfort to sun protection, as well as versatility for gear carry, this cap offers much mor...

By Michael D'Angona

Built for Spec Ops: Vortex AMG 1-10X LPVO

Maximizing accuracy and performance seems to be a white whale we all chase. We want the shortest package with a minimal footprint to reach out to 500 and beyond with ease. But we still want to run the rifle fast at closer targets. For this scenario, the low power variable optic (LPVO) h...

By Michael Mills

Making Deer Chili in Camp

Early spring crept into the North Carolina highlands, and our crew settled in for a long weekend with Search and Rescue teams while we taught a wilderness survival course. We pushed hard from first light to dusk, grabbed quick lunches, then circled the fire each night for real food. Winter still ...

By Reuben Bolieu
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