Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...

By Toby M

The .338 Winchester Magnum Is a Cartridge That No Longer Makes Sense

When introduced, this belted magnum filled the role of an all-around cartridge for big-game hunters worldwide. Today, there’s little reason to choose it The post The .338 Winchester Magnum Is a Cartridge That No Longer Makes Sense appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

Steiner Optics Unveils M10Xi 1-10x24 LPVO for Military and LE Use

Steiner Optics has introduced the new M10Xi 1-10x24, a premium low-power variable optic aimed at special forces and public safety units. With a true 1x low end and a full 10x top magnification, the M10Xi is designed to bridge close-quarters work and extended-range engagements in a single optic.

By Eric B

The Lost Art? How to Read a Map

It was Thanksgiving weekend. James Kim and wife, Kati, with their young daughters Sabine and Penelope, were motoring on their trip home to San Francisco on I-5, then turned toward Gold Beach on Oregon’s southern coast. The road James took began to climb. There was no traffic, and soon no cell s...

By Wayne van Zwoll

Silent Steel Introduces Boltlok Quick-Attach Suppressor Mount

At Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg next week, Silent Steel is debuting its new patent-pending Boltlok Quick-Attach mounting system, designed to deliver a secure, repeatable suppressor lock-up without added bulk. Boltlok addresses a common suppressor issue: mounting reliability under sustained fire.

By Eric B

A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process

Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.

Seeing Red: Red Dot Drills to Master Your Pistol

Transitioning to a red dot pistol? Master your optic with five proven drills including dot acquisition from the draw, the wall drill, 5-shot dot drill, Mozambique drill, and incremental distance work. Learn to shoot faster and more accurately with a red dot sight.

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