Guns and Gear

SOCOM 16 — Is a .308 Too Much for Home Defense?

The Springfield Armory .308 SOCOM 16 is an upgraded Information Age rendition of the classic M14 rifle. Featuring a stubby…

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Vortex Defender XL Review — Bigger. Faster. Better.

Over the past 10 years, micro red dot optics on pistols have become the norm. Many major metropolitan police departments…

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Bell H-13 Sioux — The Korean War MASH Helicopter

For many people growing up in the 1970s and 80s, the TV show M*A*S*H was the definitive story of the…

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5.56 vs. 300 BLK: Which Rifle Cartridge Is Best?

There are many classic debates such as Ford or Chevy? 9mm vs. .45 ACP? 5.56 vs. 300 Blackout? The debates…

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Fiocchi Hyperformance Review — 10mm Auto Ammo for Handgun Hunting

In today’s article, Roy Huntington reviews the Fiocchi Hyperformance 10mm Auto handgun ammunition. Designed for “Handgun Hunting & Wilderness Defense,”…

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First-Time Handgun Owner’s Guide

Being a new firearms owner can have a steep learning curve. For some, the seemingly technical nature is one of…

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Flying in Alaska — The Last Frontier

When I was a soldier, I very badly wanted to go to Europe. As a normal guy, I knew I…

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Ammo Brief: 6mm ARC

We take a quick look at 6mm ARC, a cartridge that’s ballistically superior to 5.56 NATO in almost every way.…

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Best Concealed Carry Guns In 2024 [Field Tested]

We shot and carried a ton of concealed carry guns. Here are the handguns we find fit to cover your…

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Vortex Defender-ST Review — Red Dot Sight Test

When I need to see that elk or deer more closely, I reach for my Vortex binoculars. Why? Because I’ve…

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