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5 Best Rifle Drills for Skill-Building
Developing your carbine skills takes practice, and with all the drills out there, it can be overwhelming to find good drills. Here are some favorite rifle drills of Skills Check Editor Ed Head.
Range Review: Glock G48
Glock expanded its Slimline series of guns with several new models in 2019. One of the most popular options is the G48, and we took a closer look at it here.
Rimfire Pistol Conversion Kits: Are They Worth It?
I like to shoot a lot. With the price of ammunition what it is, especially .45 ACP, I’m looking to lower my costs by buying a pistol conversion kit or springing for the price of a new gun and shooting less-expensive .22 LR ammunition.
Close-Quarter Confrontations: Defending Yourself at Short Range
In many self-defense scenarios, armed citizens don't have the luxuries of distance and time. Here's what to think about if you have to defend yourself in close quarters.
I Carry Spotlight: Customizing Your J-Frame Revolver Grip
In today's "I Carry Spotlight," we're focusing on the popular Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver and discussing potential custom grip options.
Review: CZ-USA P-10 C
CZ’s long-awaited polymer-frame, striker-fired P-10 C is the pistol we’d hoped it would be.
First Look: Hogue Compound Automatic Knife
Hogue Knives expanded its lineup of Out the Front series knives with the new Compound model in 2019.
Mossberg Offers Free Holster With MC1sc Purchase
Thinking about getting your hands on the slim, subcompact Mossberg MC1sc? Now's your chance to get a quality holster, too!
Review: Leupold Freedom RDS
On the affordable end of the red-dot sight market, Leupold's Freedom RDS packs a number of cutting-edge features into a well-priced package. Check out our experience with it here.
Shotguns: The Proverbial 'One Gun'
We all hate that thought question, “If you could only have one gun, what would it be?”—but we all answer it, don’t we? Of course, it's a shotgun.
DIY Glock Build: Identifying Your Pistol's Purpose
Whether you're building for personal defense, fun, hunting or another reason, it's critical to have an end goal in mind before starting your DIY Glock build.
New for 2019: Bergara B14 R
Though the look and feel of the Bergara B14 R is similar to its centerfire cousins, this new offering is built for .22 LR competition.
Range Review: CMMG Banshee 10mm
For years, consumers asked for a 10mm pistol-caliber carbine platform. With its latest Banshee model, CMMG answered.
2019 Tactical Gift Guide: 7 Must-Have Shop Tools & Accessories
Looking for the perfect tool or accessory for your firearm tinkerer this holiday season? Check out these seven great options.
Bushnell Launches Military VIP Purchase Program
In the military and want to get your hands on a Bushnell optic? Take advantage of the new VIP Purchase Program built for U.S. service members.
First Look: TruGlo Tritium Front Sight Posts
Outfit your AR- or AK-pattern rifle with a set of low-light iron sights, thanks to these new Tritium Front Sight Posts from TruGlo.
New for 2019: Moriarti Armaments MA-10 Pistol
As AR-style pistols become more popular in the marketplace, manufacturers are expanding their offerings into unique areas. The Moriarti Armaments MA-10 pistol is just such an option.
No Safe Spaces: Why We Need Personal-Defense Skills
It’s a sobering thought, but there really is no such thing as a “safe” space, only spaces we make safer than others.
Skills Check: Failure Drill Speed Reload
Think the Failure Drill is too easy? Here's a variant of the drill with a speed reload thrown into the mix.
First Look: Samson Mfg. M-Lok Vertical Grip
Samson Mfg. expanded its lineup of vertical grips with the addition of new, direct M-Lok attachment options available in a number of finishes.