Front Line Friday #2: Why Patrol Rifles Should Be Suppressed
Hearing, comms, performance, and downstream liability all get better when the rifle is less abusive to everyone standing near it.
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Gatalog Sued By California Over 3D Gun CAD Files
California officials are targeting digital firearm code and online gun blueprints in a First and Second Amendment showdown.
How to Layer for Cold Weather
Staying warm in cold temperatures isn’t always as easy as you think. Most people know that layering is the best option, but there’s more to it than just looking like Ralphie’s little brother in the classic movie A Christmas Story. It’s not enough to just pile layer after layer; to be eff...
First Round Hit: Best First Pistol
The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...
Smith & Wesson Model 686 .357 Magnum Revolver — $649.99
Palmetto State Armory has Smith & Wesson Model 686 .357 Magnum Stainless Steel Revolvers marked down to $649.99, over 40% off MSRP.
[SHOT 2026] Taurus TX9, Judge 20th Anniversary & Wood Home Defender
Taurus brought three distinct products to SHOT Show 2026. The TX9 modular 9mm pistol marks their first purpose-built duty platform in centerfire. The Judge 20th Anniversary celebrates two decades since a viral watermelon video made the Judge a household name. And the Judge Home Defender &nb...
Understanding Pistol Red Dot Footprints
DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clea...
PP-2000 - The Kremlin's PDW
Founded in 1927 after the Russian Civil War, KBP Instrument Design Bureau has since earned numerous state honors, and its factory has accumulated a long list of proven designs, including small arms and a broad portfolio of air-defense systems. Today, as a joint-stock company, KBP, one of Russia&r...
RMA XRT (Xtreme Rifle Threat) Body Armor – Now $174.99
The RMA XRT RF2++ Xtreme Rifle Threat Plate is marked down to $174.99, saving you $125 on this lightweight rifle-rated body armor.
POTD: G45 Perfection - Three Builds, Three Missions
Today, we have TFB’s threaded trio: three Glock 45s tuned for a variety of today’s shooters. Each built with a different purpose in mind, but all sharing the same 9×19 foundation. All three feature threaded barrels, but that’s where the similarities end.