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 ...
Have you ever found yourself contemplating a new pistol or pistol system, only to end up stressing over the minutiae? Questions start piling up quickly: Which optic should I get? Do I need more magazines? What kind of carry or range case makes sense for this setup? If that sounds familiar, y...
I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...
Springfield Armory came out with their Hellcat micro-compact pistol in 2019. The Hellcat helped establish the entirely new genre of micro-compact concealed carry pistols. Where previously you had the option of either a full-sized 9mm service pistol or an underpowered pocket gun, the Hellcat packe...
The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term and related lower-court litigation could define the next phase of post-Bruen Second Amendment law, from public carry and prohibited-person restrictions to AR-15 bans and the future of NFA registration.
Ammunition Depot has US Cartridge 9mm 147 Gr BHP ammo marked down to $63.99, but code ALand5 drops the price to $60.79 for 200 rounds, or about $0.30 per round.
The PSA Sabre-15 Forged 11.5” 5.56 Pistol packs premium upgrades into a compact AR pistol platform, including a Riflespeed adjustable gas block, Radian controls, MicroBest BCG, SBA4 brace, and Moss Green Cerakote finish. Now available at Palmetto State Armory for $1,149.99.
I attend many firearms-related events. Trips that take me around the country, and I’m eternally grateful for these opportunities. I get to do something I love and see and shoot tons of guns with ammo I didn’t have to pay for. They’re great events, but the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous is w...