In this article, Richard Johnson reviews the Streamlight TLR-7 X Sub USB weapon mounted light. Tactical flashlights have gotten brighter and smaller. But is all of that extra light actually useful? Does shrinking a full-size tactical light to something small enough for a micro-compact pistol impact durability? Those are just two of the questions he sets out to answer here. ...

In the world of sniper rifles, few calibers can boast the long-range effectiveness of .338 Lapua. From record-setting (and breaking) ultra-long-range confirmed kills to excellent anti-materiel capabilities, few rounds can compete. Because sometimes you need to hit a man-sized target at a mile with the same energy as a .44 Magnum at the muzzle.  One of the newest precision rifles ...

Gifts $60 to $9999 1 | CRKT Odr AxeHaving the right tool for the job is critical, but what if that tool also looked awesome? CRKT’s Odr camp axe has a standard axe blade for chopping chores on one side and a spike on the other to help break ground in hard (or frozen) soil. It’s a must-have for the ...

Firearm: Diamondback DBPFDE (MSRP: $310) For today’s episode, we’ve chosen the Diamondback DB9 9 mm in Flat Dark Earth. This is a single-stack pistol that’s quite small: 5.73 inches overall length, 3.1-inch barrel, 4 inches tall, .9 inch wide and weighing only 13.4 ounces. Because it’s a single-stack, capacity is 6+1 rounds total, giving the DB9 a similar capacity and ...

With long-range hunting shots becoming more common, the average hunter benifits from Outdoor Solution’s intenisve long-range shooting school. What’s your ethical range? It’s a question hunters should pose to themselves, now more than ever. And in so many words, it was the first question the instructors asked when I attended Outdoor Solutions’ level 1 long-range shooting school, at the Guitar ...

For just a moment, put aside the unpleasant stigma of creepy Uncle Joe associating shotguns with self-defense, or even uttering the word “shotgun” at all. As much as we love rifle-caliber platforms, shotguns are still fantastic and versatile weapon systems.  A load of 00 buckshot can deliver eight or nine pieces of lead, with over 1,500 foot-pounds of energy on ...

Safariland is announcing new models of the Incog X Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) Holster that accommodate Glock pistols with large pistol-mounted lights. This new addition expands the functionality of the Incog X to concealed carry practitioners who choose to add a light to their defensive pistol. The Incog X IWB Holster is a collaboration between Haley Strategic Partners and Safariland and provides ...

New from Smith & Wesson is a .40 S&W version of the M&P FPC (Folding Pistol Carbine). Like its 9mm cousin, this pistol-caliber carbine has a compact, foldable design that allows it to be stowed away and accessed quickly when needed. The M&P FPC has a familiar grip and trigger and is compatible with .40 S&W caliber full-size and compact ...

TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport stopped a traveler attempting to bring a loaded handgun through security. The man now faces potential penalties of up to $15,000 for violating TSA firearm regulations. PITTSBURGH, PA (2-minute read) — TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport halted a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Friday, November 8. The firearm, a .40 caliber ...

When it comes to personal defense, most of our preparation should focus on countering the types of attacks that are most likely rather than less likely to occur. This is true of both unarmed and armed defense. Three conditions common in many defensive scenarios where firearms are used are that the assailant is in close proximity, the light condition is ...