Falco Holsters for the Ruger LCP: Two Ways to Carry

Finding the right holster isn't always straightforward, especially for someone new to concealed carry. We tested two Falco Holsters models with a Ruger LCP: the A913 Kydex pocket holster and AM02 leather IWB/OWB holster. Here's how they performed in everyday use. The post Falco Holsters for the R...

By Tim Stetzer •

Savage Gear 3D 4Play Herring – Bringing Blueback Herring to Life

Makers of highly realistic baits, Savage Gear is back, bringing life to blueback herring imitations with the new 3D 4Play Herring swimbait. This is a new swimbait that uses a 3D scan of a real blueback herring and photo-printed details to make a swimmer-style jointed swimbait that combines a real...

By Eugene L. •

Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To

Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...

By Tyler Freel •

Behind the Scenes at Safariland

Editor’s Note: The author is associated with Safariland through the company’s Cadre program. His “behind the scenes” look at the company is based on his experiences and opinions. As a Safariland Cadre member and Safariland Cadre Dispatch writer, I was given a unique opport...

By Rick Hogg •

Bear Spray Buying Guide: 4 Top Picks Compared

When a bear closes the distance, the specifications on the label matter less than three things working together: enough volume to keep spraying, enough range to deploy before the animal reaches you, and a delivery system you can operate under stress. In the assessment of Meg Carney, a spray consi...

By James Chen •

Winchester Deer Season XP: Best Long-Range Hunting Round?

There is nothing more frustrating that having a really great gun on hand and no way to shoot it. That’s been the case for us with the Model 2020 Waypoint rifle we’ve been using (see GunSpot’s pieces on taking the Waypoint out on a hunt and also running the rifle through the NRL Hunter M...

By GunSpot •

POTD: GIGN FSP Demonstrates Ukraine-Tested Diplomatic Extraction

The GIGN's Force Sécurité Protection brought Ukraine to Eurosatory 2026, staging a scenario rooted in hard operational reality. Since February 2022, the FSP has deployed repeatedly into contested territory, evacuating diplomats threatened by active fighting across front lines a...

By Eric B •
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