[SHOT 2026] Taurus TX9, Judge 20th Anniversary & Wood Home Defender

Taurus brought three distinct products to SHOT Show 2026. The TX9 modular 9mm pistol marks their first purpose-built duty platform in centerfire. The Judge 20th Anniversary  celebrates two decades since a viral watermelon video made the Judge a household name. And the Judge Home Defender &nb...

By Sam.S

Is Your EDC a Worthless Talisman?

Editor’s Note: The following article is not intended as legal advice and represents the opinion of the author. Consult all applicable federal, state and local laws. Everybody knows that there are many places where you cannot carry a firearm — even if you’re licensed — like federal bu...

By Steve Tarani

Understanding Pistol Red Dot Footprints

DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clea...

By Cory Ross

[SHOT 2026] US Palm EOS Series Suppressors Debut 3D-Printed Lineup

US Palm unveiled their EOS Series suppressors  at SHOT Show 2026, bringing 3D-printed construction and low back pressure design to four dedicated models. The Eye Of the Storm lineup includes three Inconel cans and one titanium option, each optimized for specific platforms rather than taking ...

By Sam.S

Garrett Shoulder-Fired Mortar: Nice (But Painful) Idea

“Missed Peleliu because of that damn thing.” The old 1st Marine Division veteran massaged a spot on his upper chest and grimaced. “Told us we could fire that mortar from the prone and get direct fire into Jap bunkers. I was one of the first to give it a whirl. Broke my collar...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret)

[SHOT 2026] Ghoststar Tactical AR15 Stocks Take Glock Mags

For your product to be successful in this industry, it has to take Glock mags, even if it’s not a firearm. Ghoststar Tactical  apparently acknowledges this axiom, as their AR15 stocks do take Glock mags. Yes, these stocks are designed with storage compartments for housing Glock magazin...

By Hrachya H

The Rimfire Report: Rimfire At SHOT 2026 - What Did We See?

Another SHOT Show is officially in the rear-view mirror, and, as is my custom every year in this series, today we’re going to go over some of the more interesting or intriguing rimfire releases from SHOT Show 2026. While covering rimfire topics specifically is a significant chunk of what I ...

By Luke C.

Springfield’s 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911

To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective...

By Joe Kurtenbach
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