Guns Lever Action Rifles

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Traditional .45-70

There’s a certain gravity to a .45-70 cartridge in your hand. Maybe it’s the weight, or the way the brass tapers like a relic from another time. Maybe it’s because...

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Suicide by Armed Citizen: Yes, It’s Real. And it’s what it Sounds Like.

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Self-Defense and the Law: Like Suicide by Cop, Suicide by Armed Citizen is Real

In the 1980s, the concept of “suicide by cop” came to the attention of the public. The term has been attributed to a couple of different authoritative resources. Specifically, Vern...

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Guns Semi-Automatic Rifles

The FN MTL-30 – 30mm Grenade Launcher

FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice contract by the U.S. Army to further develop its submission for the Precision...

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Comparing Home-Defense Shotguns At Various Price-Points

Within the realm of self-defense, hunting and collecting, I have had my hands on many different shotguns over the years. As a firearms instructor, I’ve also witnessed an increase in...

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Accessories Suppressors & Silencers

Shhh, IWI Just Debuted a Line-Up of Impressive Silencers

I sum up 2025 to be the year of the silencer. There has never been a better time than now to get a silencer, or even multiple silencers. Wait times are the shortest they’ve ever been in...

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Guns Handguns Revolvers

Manurhin MR73 Revolvers – Available Again Through Beretta

By Combat Handguns • October 8, 2025

Guns Lever Action Rifles

Spirit of the Corps 250th Anniversary – New from Henry

By Personal Defense World • October 8, 2025

Guns Shotguns

SBS’ing Mossberg’s 990 AfterShock: Short On Barrel, Not Performance

By Todd Burgreen • October 8, 2025

Guns Rifles Semi-Automatic Rifles

Springfield’s Redesigned Saint Victor — Upgraded, Rugged, & Ready For Work

By Sponsored Content • October 8, 2025

Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

Springfield Echelon 4.0C Comp — Fast, Flat, & Built For Carry

By Sponsored Content • October 8, 2025

Accessories Holsters

The New Guardian Holster – From Mission First

By Tactical Life Staff • October 7, 2025

Featured History

Rorke’s Drift and the Martini-Henry Rifle

By Will Dabbs MD • October 7, 2025

Accessories Parts

Zeiss New Pro Series Max Duty Tripod System

By Sean Utley • October 7, 2025

Glock 17 Gen 3 Build: Everything You Love About the G17, Minus Glock Parts.

Accessories Guns Parts Semi-Automatic Handguns

Not-a-Glock Build: Building a Glock 17 Gen 3 Without Any Glock Parts

By Joshua Swanagon • October 6, 2025

Gear

Suppressor Bluetooth Earbuds – New From Walkers

By Personal Defense World • October 6, 2025

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Enter to Win The IWI Zion-15 SPR!

By Sponsored Content • October 3, 2025

Table Pick-Up Drill: Practicing for Imperfect Defensive Scenarios.

Featured Shooting 101 Training

Ammo Saver: Leaving Your Comfort Zone with the Table Pick-Up Drill

By Mitch Eckler • September 12, 2025

Guns Pump Action Shotguns

Enter to Win The Mossberg 590R Rotary Safety Shotgun!

By Sponsored Content • September 5, 2025

S&W Spec Series V: The Compensated Competitive Edge.

Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

Smith & Wesson’s Compensated & Race Ready 9mm Pistol

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • August 30, 2025

Learning how an AR-15 rifle works.

Guns Rifles Semi-Automatic Rifles Shooting 101

SHOOTING 101: How Does an AR-15 Work

By Fred Mastison • August 11, 2025

Desert Eagle L5: Overcoming Restrictive State Laws.

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New York and the Desert Eagle L5: Magnum Research Overcomes Restrictions

By Mitch Eckler • August 2, 2025

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Enter to Win The Rost Martin RM1C-COMP!

By Sponsored Content • August 1, 2025

CZ Shadow 2 Carry: Setting the Bar for Concealed Carry.

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Setting the Bar: The CZ Shadow 2 Carry Proves Competition Breeds Quality

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick • July 21, 2025

Featured Fishing & Boating

The Lure Of Bait — For Fish or Men?

By Mike McKinstry • October 6, 2025

Accessories Holsters

Viktos COUNTERACT CCW Crossbody Bag – A Practical Carry Option

By Combat Handguns • October 5, 2025

Guns Handguns

The Unknowns – Guns Lost in History   

By Evin Galbraith • October 3, 2025

Guns Handguns Semi-Automatic Handguns

The Nighthawk Sandhawk – Double Stack Performance

By Fred Mastison • October 3, 2025

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