Modern climbing sticks are built with the mobile hunter in mind: lighter, quieter, and more packable than the clunky aluminum ladders they replaced. That progress is a mixed blessing when you shop, because the market now offers dozens of nearly identical-looking sticks that behave very differentl...
Ask most people whether the armed citizen should carry a handheld light (HHL) or a weapon-mounted light (WML), and you'll usually get a quick answer: pick one, or just get…
ICAST wrapped up in Orlando earlier this past month, and Evolution Outdoor rolled into Booth #4020 with three additions to its Ballistix storage line aimed squarely at terminal tackle and jig organization. The Ballistix 3.5 Terminal Tray, Ballistix Jig Lockr 3.6, and Ballistix Jig Lockr 3.7 all m...
TFB has covered numerous knife and firearms manufacturer collaborations throughout 2026, and it’s now time for Daniel Defense. The Pro-Tech x Daniel Defense knife brings a full-size automatic built for users who want speed and durability in a single carry knife. The Rockeye features a 3.38-...
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As a fan of the shotgun, I’m particularly interested in its weaknesses and how to solve those weaknesses. They are well known by now. They are short-range, have hefty recoil, and can be difficult to use one-handed. Sadly, these aren’t always theoretical; we can find real examples of shotg...
The SIG P220 Legion 10mm Handgun is the silver-haired gorilla of a man in the locker room who refuses to wear a towel in the sauna.
Why do you need a survival axe? When people think about prepping gear, they usually focus on the obvious items first. Things like emergency food kits, water filtration, firearms, medical supplies, generators, and radios tend to dominate the conversation. While all of those things matter, one tool...
This overview of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F paired with the Aimpoint COA is focused as a possible law enforcement duty pistol. Because if you’re carrying a pistol for the job, the question isn’t “Should I run a dot?” anymore. The real questions when looking at a duty pistol with ...
Travis Haley demonstrates how sling setup affects shoulder transitions and exposure around corners. Here is how armed gun owners can apply those lessons to a defensive carbine.