How I finally lost my phone in the backyard

Before I had kids I made myself a quiet promise: I’d be the parent who actually looked at their faces instead of a screen. Easy to promise. Then two children showed up, and one ordinary afternoon there I was in the backyard at four o’clock, thumb going in circles on my phone, while my...

By AllOutdoor Staff •

New Zealand Arms Bill Passes Third Reading

The bill says most of the replacement law is intended to commence on September 23, 2026, with the complete package phased in by February 23, 2028. Those dates explain why different provisions may change at different times. They do not eliminate Royal Assent or the need for supporting regulations ...

By Josh C •

POTD: The H&K G11 - Tomorrow's Rifle, Yesterday's Budget

The G11 represents a peculiar Cold War tragedy: a rifle so technically advanced that it arrived exactly at the moment its creator could no longer afford it. Developed across two decades by a West German consortium and completed in 1990, this caseless-ammunition assault rifle was supposed to defin...

By Eric B •

Wheelgun Wednesday: This Hideout Revolver Is A Colt CCW Rarity

Colt was the king of the wheelgun world in the 1800s, even though other manufacturers made arguably better revolvers. That’s because Colt’s reputation was built on the rough, tough frontier; they were the first company to sell revolvers, and their handguns were arguably the reason tha...

By Zac K •

AMTAC Announces the Minuteman II Slim Knife

Bill Rapier  over at Amtac Blades is rolling out a slimmer version of one of his most established fixed blades. The Minuteman II  Slim keeps the same 4-inch full flat ground blade and 7 3/4-inch overall length as the standard Minuteman II, but drops blade stock from 3/16 inch to 0.15 in...

By Luke C. •

AllOutdoor Review: Roka Eyewear’s Lightweight Braker 2.0 Sunglasses

Roka built its name in triathlon and endurance sports, which is not exactly where you’d expect a firearms and outdoor writer to go looking for eyewear. But the company has quietly been building out a real tactical and protective catalog alongside its running and cycling lineup, and I’...

By Luke Cuenco •

Beyond The Basics Of EDC

Editor’s Note: Firearms and self-defense laws vary widely by jurisdiction. Readers are responsible for understanding the federal, state, and local laws that apply to them. This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional instruction. For sel...

By Kevin Creighton •

ATF Direct-to-Home Shipping Rule: What FFLs Face Next

ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal could undercut transfer revenue, courts are reshaping enforcement, and retail tech is moving fast — the week's top stories for FFL dealers, with the publisher's take.

By Fred Thompson •
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