When you are faced with a deadly threat, you may only have fractions of a second to respond. Are you prepared? Do you have the right gear and training to respond when you must? Let’s say that you do. What if that response does not work? The most basic of self-defense training is the center-mass...
Natural disasters, power outages, or brownouts can quickly create unsafe situations for travelers. To get out safely, it’s important to consider key safety precautions beforehand to ensure preparedness. During a recent international trip, I reflected on essential safety measures for accom...
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414 to serialize handgun ammunition, create a state registry, and charge per-round fees. NSSF warned years ago that bullet serialization is a de facto ban on ammunition.
It’s fairly common knowledge that if you’re faced with using questionable water for consumption or food prep, boiling it will kill waterborne pathogens. When I teach preparedness classes, I always ask, “How long should you boil water to make it safe to drink?” The answers typically includ...
Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as training advice, but is merely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of The Armory Life. Please seek qualified training and ensure proper safety protocols are followed when conducting any drills.  On a bri...
In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...
Learn how to get an FFL license with this complete step-by-step guide. Covers FFL types, eligibility requirements, ATF Form 7, fees, background checks, and the ATF interview process.
As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp has been reduced to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here is what FFLs and gun owners need to know about the change, what stayed the same, and how to stay compliant.
Learn how to set up backyard moving target practice with a .22 LR rifle using the Savage B22 and Trijicon AccuPoint scope to sharpen your hunting skills before season.
After 16 years of service, the Danish Defense Forces are transitioning from the M/10 to the new GV M/25 C8 MRR. The first rifles are now being issued, including to instructors at the Air Force Sergeant’s School in Karup, who recently took the platform to the range ahead of a new intak...