The AK rifle has earned a reputation as one of the most widely produced and reliable firearms ever made. Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the years following World War II, the platform has served military forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilian shooters across the globe for decades. Its ...
Shellshock Protection is slowly making a name for themselves in the eye and ear pro sector of the firearm industry. We reported on one of their first product releases ever in 2024, and now they have something new for us in the EXO Pro Elite Electronic Hearing Protection : an over-ear muff t...
In today’s article, Ryan Domke reviews the Savior Specialist Range Bag. This is the author’s personally owned gear bag, and he offers his thoughts on how well it performs. I’ve owned more than my fair share of range bags over the years. Some were bargain-bin finds that barely lasted a seaso...
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.
The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...
Suppressor length changes handling, weight, maneuverability, and sound performance more than most shooters realize. The post Compact vs. Full-Size Suppressors: Understanding the Tradeoffs appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
GLOCK’s new OEM 15-round metal magazines for the G43X and G48 give slimline owners more factory capacity, while the G44 also gets a new 15-round mag.
The Beretta 1301 is a shotgun that needs no introduction at this point, especially since there have been multiple written and video reviews done by my colleagues here at the Blog and by James on the TFBTV side of the house. About 6 months ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the 1301 with...
In the early 1960s, the Soviet military found itself at a crossroads. The recently adopted Kalashnikov PK general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) has solved many problems by easing logistics and supporting a single machine gun type. Still, its adoption also revealed new tactical expectations: a single...
Elite Survival’s $70 Sentinel Sling Pack delivers discreet off-body CCW carry that blends in—but off-body carry still comes with tradeoffs you need to understand. The post Elite Survival Systems’ $70 Sentinel Sling Pack: Off-Body Carry That Doesn’t Scream “Gun Inside” ...