Leatherman’s Raptor Rescue has been a trusted component for emergency personnel across the globe. It’s a compact tool that combines robust shears with a strap cutter, ring cutter, and more. True to form for Leatherman, the tool folds up for easy belt carry. In honor of International Nurses’...
There’s no time like the present to take a critical look at the Craft Holsters Lynx IWB holster, which I tested with my Springfield Hellcat. But first, a little background info. Craft Holsters was formed in 2009 with a vision of offering holsters that are more than just interchangeable pieces o...
There are hundreds of companies, both big and small, producing red dot sights in all sizes and shapes. A few companies have entered the holographic optics market, but none have come close to unseating EOTECH as the king of holographic optics. Their optics have changed in shape and size over time ...
In early 1918, as the American Expeditionary Force prepared to face battle-hardened German troops in France, the bayonet was a vital component of the Doughboys’ combat equipment. It is difficult for many people today to understand the importance the U.S. military placed on “cold steel” duri...
There are a few notions that get spread on prepper social media like electronic head lice. They crop up again and again, over and over. They aren’t properly called myths. In some cases, they might qualify as wishful thinking. Either way, they just don’t hold up once you apply a little logic a...
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard lineup is not a new series. The snub-nose revolver variants have been around for a long time, and a while back, S&W introduced the Bodyguard .38 and .380. The revolver was famously made of polymer, making it one of the first to do so. The budget-priced gun ...
Let’s take a quick trip back in time, around 15 years or so, when Travis Haley and Chris Costa had just released a very popular DVD (remember those?) called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine,” and pretty much everyone in the firearms training industry picked up a copy and watched it from beg...
As I write this, Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous 2026 has ended. My feet, throat, and body are sore, but I had an absolute blast. From the beautiful Brush Creek Ranch, we had the opportunity to not only shoot a variety of new guns but to speak with the guys behind the scenes who make our favorite [...
You might be wondering why Springfield Armory chose to equip the latest generation of SAINT Victor AR-15 rifles and pistols with Radian Raptor-LT charging handles. While it won’t help you to shoot tiny groups, it excels is all that necessary procedural stuff that’s done to ready the rifle to ...
The hard ground is not the best place to be in the outdoors. Yes, you may be in a tent, but that doesn’t fully protect you from Mother Nature’s numerous perils. Creepy crawlies can squirm their way inside your shelter. Large predators care nothing about the thin fabric barrier and may become ...