It was during my first section of the Appalachian Trail that I realized the value of multifunctional gear. I took what I learned in the woods and applied it to everyday life, after all, you don’t need to be living out of a bag for a week to appreciate carrying less stuff around. Everyday carry...
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Earlier this year, Mesa Tactical introduced its reflex sight mount for Beretta semi-auto shotguns … but we needed more! Priced affordably and incredibly well-built, the demand was high. “It has been a great seller and generated a lot of interest in similar mounts for Benelli platforms,” said Mitch Barrie, President of Mesa Tactical. Today, just…
Editor’s note, 22 September 2026: this article was published on 2024-07-01 and describes an offer or giveaway that ran then. It has ended — check current pricing and availability with the retailer before acting on anything below. Since XS Sights was founded in 1996, it has built a reputation for quality American-made products and genuinely…
The Vortex Defender-XL is the largest red dot in the Defender line, with a 25.5 × 23.3 mm window against the Defender-ST’s 23 × 20 mm. The XL comes with a 5 or 8 MOA dot and uses the same Deltapoint Pro footprint as the ST, so either one fits the same slide cut. Pick…
Olight is relatively new flashlight company that was founded not that long ago back in 2007. Since then, Olight has become a leading flashlight and outdoor lighting brand known for its innovative designs and high-quality products. The company has expanded its product line to include not just flashlights, but also headlamps, bike lights, weapon lights,…
Ever since Holosun entered the American market, they have disrupted the status quo. Originally dismissed as yet another Chinese company, Holosun has surprised the American shooting community with quality products at reasonable prices. This year promises to be a big one for Holosun—here’s what they’ve teased for 2024! DRS-NV First on my list and the…
The Black Friday weekend is the most popular shopping time of the whole year, so named because this one weekend can move a company from the red (losing money) to the black (profitable). Like capitalism, the modern sporting “Black Rifle” is part of what it means to be an American. Since we have permission to…
Viridian Weapon Technology has a great reputation in the 2A community. Mainly known for its green weapon lasers, in the last couple years it has expanded into the electronic sight market. But Viridian, being Viridian, offers its optics with a twist: In a crowded sea of red dots, Viridian continues to push the virtues of…
Located in Easthampton, Massachusetts, Yankee Hill Machine is a third-generation family-owned company founded in 1951. Not only do they manufacture their own AR-15s, they also make the accessories to outfit the guns. On top of that they have a highly regarded suppressor lineup with a reputation for being affordable, but with some of the highest…
Self-defense does not necessarily mean you have to use lethal force. There are different levels of force. In those instances where a firearm is not quite called for yet, it is always good to have in-between options for use of force. Two of the most popular being some type of chemical mace or pepper spray,…
If you own a pistol brace, you can go to bed as a lawful citizen, and wake up as a felon. Pistol braces were originally developed by SB Tactical with direct guidance from the ATF. The original design allowed disabled shooters be able to stabilize a firearm one handed by bracing it to their…
This is to remember all of the Moms out there that are tough chicks, the ones that are walking, talking inspirations to all of us. Quick to scold us when we did wrong, and equally quick to mend the boo-boos. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the perfect unique gift that’s not…
Forty-three years old marks a special milestone in my life. I have been in the firearms industry now for OVER half of my life. And as such I have pretty much seen it all when it comes to shooting stuff. It drives my wife crazy because it makes me really hard to buy for. Specifically…
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