While we here in the United States enjoy unparalleled liberty and freedom, the truth of the matter is that freedom such as this is never free. Its maintenance requires constant vigilance in defense of the principles upon which this nation was founded. When it comes to a defense of our Second Amendment rights, few names are as widely recognized as ...

I frequently get asked, “is pepper spray easy to carry and where do you put it?” Another one is “how much practice do I really need, and do words matter?” These are all valid questions. Some people can’t wrap their head around putting something in their pocket every time they leave the house and some people put on their shoes, ...

A robbery attempt in Dania Beach ended with one suspect fatally shot and another injured after a bystander intervened with a firearm. Authorities are investigating whether the use of force was legally justified under Florida’s self-defense laws. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DANIA BEACH, FL (2-minute read) — A violent robbery attempt in Dania Beach on Saturday evening ended in gunfire, ...

When it comes to responsible home defense, you have to see it before you shoot it. Which means your home defense gun should have a light on it, or you should be able to hold a light while you shoot it. If you’re using the classic pump gun, however… well, this whole ‘put a light on it’ is most often ...

Small but not too small, the Armasight Collector 640 thermal weapon sight is a powerhouse packed into a small, versatile form factor. With no extra bulk or anything that isn’t needed, the Collector focuses on getting the job done and doing it with some style. Is it the best thermal sight for you? Read on and we’ll find out. SPECS ...

To the average shooter, it may not be intuitive to want to compare .300 Blackout to 7.62x39mm, but once you dive into the ballistics, you find that these two are actually pretty similar. Since you’re here, you’ve probably already figured this out and are wondering which one is better for your needs, and how to choose between them. Well, we’re ...

If there was ever a knife design that captivates the minds of knife aficionados and casual knife users alike, it is the OTF (out the front) automatic. Alternately and somewhat incorrectly referred to as stilettos or even push-knives, OTFs have been hyped a lot by their use in fiction from pulp novels and spy films of the 1960s to more-modern ...

Wilson Combat’s Skunkworks Future Shooter It makes sense that a watchmaker would get into 1911s. Pistols that were designed in a time when machine-hours were expensive but man-hours were cheap. When precision fit meant you needed a person. This is where Bill Wilson found himself back in 1977, a jeweler and pistol competitor who wanted a better pistol than he ...

RECOIL has teamed up with tactical gear innovator VIKTØS to give one lucky winner a piece of gear that blends sleek design with battlefield-grade readiness—the Counteract 15 Backpack, purpose-built for off-body concealed carry and valued at $120. The giveaway is live from August 25 through August 31, 2025, and entry couldn’t be easier: just submit your email and agree to ...

Photos by Kenda Lenseigne Most suppressors on the market today use some form of the original Maxim design, patented more than a century ago. In it, propellant gases slam against a series of baffles, slowing them down, creating turbulence, and allowing them to expand and cool before making their way to the atmosphere. Like the metallic cartridge case, the tech ...