The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026

With more than a century of great elk cartridges to choose from, there's room for both the classics and modern options The post The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Ron Spomer •

The Feds Stepped Back on NFA Rules. Your State Didn't.

ATF stopped enforcing NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs and SBSs on October 9, but state law never moved. New Mexico's waiting-period fight and Montana's felony statute show what that costs dealers at the counter.

By Fred Thompson •

Texas Suppressor Ruling: What Happens Next for Buyers

As of October 20, 2026 Both of the open questions hanging over suppressor buyers this fall are now closed. The Justice Department will not appeal, and ATF has published its guidance. On October 1, Solicitor General D. John Sauer notified Congress in writing that the Department had determined not ...

By James Chen •

TFB Review: ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x Thermal Scope

I love a thermal that can pull double duty as a riflescope or a handheld, and the  ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x  is built small enough to do both. ATN packs a 384x288 sensor and a 35 mm lens into a scope that measures 7.48 inches and weighs 1.19 pounds. Its minimum advertised price (MAP)...

By TFB Staff •

Modular Box Blind Field Test: Does Orion’s 68VT Deliver?

A modular hunting blind costs far more than a pop-up, so the real question is whether the comfort, durability, and silence justify the jump. After Amanda Oliver ran the Orion 68VT through actual use, the verdict came down to how you hunt and how long you plan to leave a blind in the woods. If [&#...

By James Chen •

Front Line Friday #37: EMS Gear on Patrol - What to Carry and Why

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is medical gear an individual patrol officer can carry on the body to extend capability in the minutes before EMS arrives. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going e...

By Tom R •
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