Vortex’s New $150 Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot

Vortex is no stranger to budget red dots, but for each year they release a new one, the tech and the presentation seem to get better and better without the price climbing too much. This year’s example is the new 2 MOA Triumph red dot . This new budget-friendly series is meant to appeal to n...

By Luke C.

M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History

The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...

By Cory Ross

Aimpoint Releases The COA R Rifle Red Dot for Hunters

Just after SHOT Show, Aimpoint announced the new COA R, a rifle-focused red dot sight built specifically for hunters who prioritize speed, durability, and a streamlined setup. The COA R carries over the ultra-compact, enclosed design of the original COA, tipping the scales at just 48 grams. It fe...

By Eric B

[SHOT 2026] Kinetic Blossom MAGPIE Handheld Electric Speed Loader

Loading double-stack single-feed pistol magazines by hand can be difficult, tedious, time-consuming and even painful depending on the number and/or capacity of magazines you load. Thankfully, there are multiple different speed loaders available on the market that make the loading process of the a...

By Hrachya H

RSWC: Lauren Liberty & Joes Hamby, Attorneys On Retainer

Lauren Snyder and AOR attorney Joey Hamby join Charlie to discuss Second Amendment activism, self-defense realities, and why every armed citizen must be legally prepared before carrying.

By Charlie Cook

Knives Worth Talking About from SHOT Show 2026

SHOT Show is always chock full of too many things to see in a week. Even if you try to focus on a couple of specific areas, you still likely can’t see everything. I was covering tactical knives for SHOT Show for Tactical Knives Magazine, but I ran into a number of them worth talking [&#8230...

By Tim Stetzer

Do You Really Need to Upgrade The BCG in Your Rifle?

Your bolt carrier group is the heart of your AR-15. We compare SOLGW vs. BCM and explain why upgrading to a premium, fully tested BCG may be the smartest reliability move you can make. The post Do You Really Need to Upgrade The BCG in Your Rifle? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner
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