Thermal monoculars earn their place in a hunting kit because they detect heat signatures and give you a real-time view in complete darkness, which makes them especially useful for predator hunting such as hogs and coyotes. Unlike a dedicated thermal scope, a handheld unit isn’t tethered to ...
One of the debates in the firearms world is on-body vs. off-body concealed carry. Simply choosing to carry a firearm with you everywhere you go already seems like such a complex task, and then you have to consider how exactly you plan to carry your firearm. Most likely, you’ll also hav...
Some pistols get a new set of sights and call it an upgrade. Others get the full treatment. The SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY belongs firmly in the second category. Unveiled at SIG NEXT, it brings together two names that need little introduction in the handgun world: SIG Sauer and Agency Arms. Th...
New York law gives licensing officials six months to act on firearm applications. But New Yorkers are reportedly waiting 12 to 18 months for pistol permits, and a federal lawsuit is challenging the NYPD's delays.
Halloween brings more break-ins, drunk drivers, and late-night party violence. Here's how gun owners can stay safe at home, trick-or-treating, and beyond.
The safest way to move a dog in a vehicle is to kennel it, and the best hunting kennels now go well beyond containment. Many modern crates add design features meant to protect a dog in a severe crash, and some carry attachable fans and water bowls as optional extras. That shift matters for anyone...
Motion in a decoy spread works because live birds are never still, and ducks are naturally wired to pick out certain kinds of movement. Water that sits dead still will push birds beyond shotgun range, while a spread with ripples, swimmers, and spinning wings reads as a feeding, resting flock. The...
A final rule effective November 27 lets FFLs run voluntary NICS checks on employees and contractors with inventory access. It is a useful tool, not a compliance checkbox.
How do you defeat enemies with level IV body armor? This is the question the Canadian Armed Forces have wrestled with when tackling the replacement of their venerable C7 and C8 rifles. It’s a question that many major armies will have to find an answer for as they come to replace their curre...
At CANCON West 2026, Russell Phagan set up a miniature FAST stage at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, so attendees could get a taste of what his Firearms Action Shooting Trials matches throw at competitors. I stopped by the stage to talk with Russell about what he pack...