Although the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous is only two days, we managed to use the time wisely and packed in a lot of exposure to new products. One of the things I got to check out was the Dead Air Sandman-X suppressor. With the suppressor tax stamp being zeroed out, a lot more companies are jumping...
The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was one of just three United States Navy aircraft carriers—along with USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Enterprise (CV-6)—to survive the entirety of the Second World War. Although outdated by 1943, as the newer and more capable Essex-cla...
I’m a fan of the 5.7x28mm round, but I had only ever used it in pistols and PDW-sized packages. That was until the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous a couple of weeks ago. Amongst the many guns I got to check out was the Smith & Wesson FPC chambered in 5.7. This particular one was fitted with ...
How many ARs can a market take? We’ve been slowly run over by a wave of AR-15s at basically any budget price point. What can SIG do with the M400 Forge to stand out? That’s what I asked at Rendezvous 2026. The M400 series isn’t new, but it’s had several incarnations. The latest is the [&#...
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 [...
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...