Army, Partner Forces Begin Simulated Combat in Hawaii

After days of preparation and staging across the Hawaiian archipelago, U.S. Army forces and their multinational partners began training against opposing forces during a Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation, Nov. 4. This phase of the exercise tests the 25th Infantry Division&#8217...

By Eric G •

Iron Sights vs. Scope vs. Red Dot: What Wins at Speed

If speed is the only metric you care about, the honest answer is that it depends on distance, light, and the shot you have to make. Timed testing with an IPSC shot timer tells a cleaner story than any spec sheet. Shooting a Marlin 336 .30-30 Dark Series from a standing freehand position to mimic ...

By James Chen •

4 Underrated Public-Land States for DIY Duck Hunting

When Arkansas and North Dakota come up in every duck-hunting conversation, it’s easy to forget how much public water the rest of the country holds. The best freelance hunting often happens where nonresidents aren’t looking, because the states almost everyone recommends soak up the att...

By James Chen •

FFL Dealer Locator by State: What Changed in November

The federal NFA change settled one question and reopened another: what your state requires. Florida, Montana, Alaska and Maryland answered differently this month. Here is how to find and vet a dealer now.

By Sara Owens •

AllOutdoor Review – RealTruck Curt Triflex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller

We have entered fall with abundant hunting seasons, and that means many of us are either going hunting, working on yard clean-up, “honey do” lists, or all of the above. This can translate into a lot of use for our trucks and towing all manner of trailers. Can your truck brake safely w...

By Adam Scepaniak •

New York Glock Ban List Includes PSA Dagger, Ruger RXM, and More

New York State Police have released their official list of handguns targeted by the state's 2027 dealer sales restrictions. Most Glocks, the PSA Dagger, Ruger RXM and Shadow Systems pistols are included, while Glock Gen6 and Slimline models are excluded from the Glock entry.

By John Crump •

Capt. Dale Dye: Making “Band of Brothers”

Surely a highlight of a long, frenetic, and eclectic career in an out of uniform was the work I did on HBO’s “Band of Brothers.” That epic miniseries is passing a milestone 25th Anniversary this year, causing me to review how we managed to capture lightning in a bottle and turn it into the ...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) •

CMP Launches Direct Membership Program, Offering Easier Rifle Purchases

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has launched direct memberships starting at $65, allowing gun owners to satisfy CMP purchasing requirements without joining a separate affiliated club. Silver and Gold members also receive expanded annual purchase limits for upcoming surplus M14 rifle sales.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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