The Determined Mindset: How the Decision You Already Made Wins the Fight
The determined mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers never actually train. See how it ended a real carjacking attempt in two seconds.
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An M1A. 5 Days. 15K Rounds.
The M1A has an impressive lineage. Based on a design dating back to the 1930s and born from the prodigious mind of John C. Garand, the M1A has many of the hallmarks of his M1 Garand rifle. However, it is even more closely tied to the M14, the rifle developed as the successor to Garand�...
How to Be an Insufferable Shotgun Snob, According to Jim Carmichel
The best defense is a good offense — especially when confronted by a true gun snob The post How to Be an Insufferable Shotgun Snob, According to Jim Carmichel appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Best Budget Side-By-Side Shotguns
The post The Best Budget Side-By-Side Shotguns appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Will You Shoot the Wrong Threat?
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more...
Carrying a Gun While Camping and Hiking: Practical Guide
Everything that changes when you're carrying concealed in the backcountry — campsite selection, tent storage, law, bear defense, carry position, medical, and comms.
First Look: COA-Equipped Prodigy and 1911 Pistols
Aimpoint’s COA, an enclosed-emitter red-dot pistol sight, has been the hottest and most exclusive pistol accessory of the past two years. Springfield Armory is in a great position when it comes to dedicated A-CUT integrations (more on that in a moment), first introducing COA-equipped Echel...
FPC Just Asked the Supreme Court to End Maryland’s Carry Bans, and the List of Banned Places Is Staggering
WASHINGTON, DC — The Firearms Policy Coalition took Maryland to the Supreme Court, and the petition lays out exactly how far a state will go to keep people from carrying after Bruen. On May 20, 2026, FPC filed a petition for writ of certiorari in Novotny v. Moore, asking the justices to strike ...
Virginia Gun Ban Faces NSSF-Backed Lawsuit and Emergency Injunction Request
An NSSF-backed lawsuit, Black v. Hook, is challenging Virginia’s SB749 ban on so-called “assault firearms” and magazines over 15 rounds. Plaintiffs are also seeking an emergency injunction before the law takes effect July 1.
Front Line Friday #16: Body Armor Selection and Fit for Patrol
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.