Amtac Blades owner Bill Rapier has trimmed down one of his most popular EDC fixed blades. The new Minuteman II Slim carries the same 4-inch full flat ground blade and MagnaCut steel as the standard-width Minuteman II, but the spine drops from 3/16 inch to 0.15 inch, and blade weight comes down fr...
Magazine couplers aren't new, but the geometry matters. HERA's CF Coupler in a three-way star configuration challenges the standard linear setup by arranging three ten-round magazines in a radial pattern around a central hub. The logic is immediate: faster transitions between mags. This...
I was recently able to pick up a handful of sleeves of this often overlooked 36-grain offering from Remington. Their 22 Viper 36-grain Copper Plated Truncated Cone load is primarily intended as a small game load, but according to Remington also serves you just as well on the target board. T...
Unfortunately, like many people today, I am tethered to my device more and more. This is not something that I’m proud of, but that’s just how things work in 2026 when you are running a personal business and responding to emails all day. I’m also using and aging iPhone 12, and a...
In North American Fudd world, the package deal that includes a rifle and a scope is a very popular item come hunting season. And no wonder; instead of faffing about, trying to fit a scope or find a gunsmith to do the job for you, it’s one-stop shopping, getting both pieces of the equation a...
After 45 years of boning beef, I prefer a flexible blade. The Buck PakLite Processor Pro is surprisingly stiff—but its clean cuts, light weight, and secure sheath make it a serious backcountry hunting knife.
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
A federal court weakens key NFA restrictions, SCOTUS loads up for a big gun term, and the industry shows real retail momentum. Fred Thompson’s Friday digest for FFL dealers.
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – In a move set to reshape the Defense Industrial Base, Tobyhanna Army Depot signed a landmark cooperative arrangement with a defense industry partner. This arrangement merges capabilities aimed at rapidly advancing domestic manufacturing and military readiness. The strat...