I’ve carried plenty of everyday folders over the years, including some pretty weird ones. While I’m often more for simple and practical tools that disappear in the pocket and get the job done without fanfare, now and then a knife shows up that catches my fancy because it’s just plain di...
Sometimes you just want something to work, and work well. I like weird shotguns, especially when they’re cheap. So when I saw a Civet 12 for sale at $150, I snatched it up. Why not? It’s a Chinese 870 clone that takes Saiga magazines. You didn’t have to do much to sell me on that […] ...
Did you know James Earl Jones was a prolific firearms collector? He had tons of guns—rare, unique, and eclectic guns. The man loved the weird, but also seemed to love guns that were extremely rare. The old joke was that if only ten of a gun existed, James Earl Jones owned five of them. His [...
The PSA Olcan in 300 Blackout is more than just a JAKL-based bullpup experiment. After range time, it looks like one of the strongest arguments yet for a compact, suppressor-friendly bullpup that regular shooters can actually afford.
Modularity is the holy gospel in military circles these days. Distilled to its essence, a modular weapon system uses a single basic chassis that can then be customized to perform specific missions. Think of it like Barbie dolls for gun guys. By mixing and matching accessories, you can be ready fo...
It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...
You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? Howe...
In the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of long-range hunting cartridges as well as new straight-wall cartridges. And you know what that means—older cartridges are eventually going to be phased out by the new wonder-loads, unless these newer cartridges themselves don’t pass t...
If owning a gun is so shameful, Mr. Mayor, then explain why the “good guy with a gun” keeps showing up in the data as a major check on the very violence you’re pretending to care about.