Bushnell is expanding its red dot lineup with two reflex sights for the subcompact and micro pistols that are gaining popularity as carry guns. The compact Bushnell RXC-200 and ultracompact RXU-200 use the common RMS and RMSc pattern found on popular ...
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Mess Kit History: Feeding Backcountry Adventures for Generations
The first time a Marine Corps sergeant instructor told me that chow is continuous in the field, I remember thinking, “That’s unexpectedly considerate; I get to eat whenever I want.” In reality, no time is set aside to eat, so figure it out on your ...
Survival Gear Everyone Should Have, Plus Urban Survival Tips
When a frail, leathery man covered in grease from burned whale blubber staggered into a whaling station on the coast of Antarctica, the Norwegian workers couldn’t believe their eyes. The men who worked along the rugged coast knew as well as anyone ...
New Knives From the 2023 SHOT Show
SHOT Show isn't just about guns and ammo, it's also one of the biggest venues for new knives and knife companies every year. Almost every major knifemaker shows up as do a whole lot of small bladesmith shops that always have something exciting and ...
TOPS Knives Has Something New for Everyone in 2023
I love TOPS. Nobody does ridiculously large but still functional blades better, and they also have a bevy of practical-sized knives that are built like absolute tanks. What's more, they’re all made right in Idaho. Here's what they have in store for ...
Hottest New Guns and Ammo from the 2023 SHOT Show!
It’s that magical time of year. The hordes descend upon the city in the sand that has no earthly right to exist: an oasis of light and sin in the middle of the desert that plays host to the hunting and shooting world — and all the coolest new guns — ...
The Coolest New Gear From the 2023 SHOT Show
This week, outdoor, tactical, and shooting enthusiasts from all over the globe are gathered in the Neon Capital of the World for the annual Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, better known as SHOT Show. It’s like a little piece of heaven fell ...
New Optics From the 2023 SHOT Show
This week, an estimated 60,000 people will gather in the Glitter Gultch (aka Las Vegas) for the 2023 SHOT Show. With over 2,500 vendors spread across 18 acres of floor space, there’s a ton to see, and that includes a wide array of new optics. With ...
PSA STG 44 Repro Is First in Palmetto’s New ‘Battlefield’ Gun Line
If you love historic military guns and have spent embarrassing amounts of cash just to fire a couple of magazines through some rare WWII-era hardware, then you’re going to want to keep an eye on Palmetto State Armory’s website this year and its ...
Magpul DAKA Grid: What Your Gun Cases Always Wanted
Wyoming-based Magpul impressed fans at the 2023 SHOT Show with the official unveiling of the Magpul DAKA Grid Organizer system for Pelican gun cases. It is being billed as a superior and endlessly reconfigurable replacement for pluck-and-pull foam ...
JK Armament 105 CCX 9 1.5-Inch Carry-Ready Suppressor
First red dots made their way to the concealed carry world, and now, it’s time for suppressors to do the same. While it was announced a few months ago, the new JK 105 CCX 9 suppressor from JK Armament is making a big noise at SHOT because of how ...
New Glock Performance Trigger, G20, Gunsite Glock Service Pistol
In typical Glock fashion, the Austrian gunmaker didn’t introduce anything brand new, exactly, at the 2023 SHOT Show, but the company did drop an upgraded Glock Performance Trigger and released a formerly law-enforcement-only pistol to the public, the ...
New Taurus Revolvers: TORO Wheelguns Come Red-Dot Ready
At the 2023 SHOT Show, Taurus USA followed its annual tradition of introducing a bunch of new guns all at once, but this year, the gunmaker pulled out all the stops with five new Taurus revolvers. The gunmaker introduced the first-ever ...
Uintah Precision Introduces Cool New AR-15 Muzzleloader
Uintah Precision has turned heads at the 2023 SHOT Show with its unique Modern Sporting Muzzleloader. The uncommon rifle is a Frankenstein-like mashup that combines an AR-15 lower receiver with a muzzleloader upper — and it totally works. At ...
Oracle Arms 2311 Pistol: Love Child of a 1911, 2011, and P320
If we’re learning anything from the 2023 SHOT Show and the handgun releases surrounding it, single-action, double-stack, 1911-style pistols are all the rage. Many credit Staccato (formerly STI) for kickstarting this trend. We’ve seen gunmakers big ...
Gemtech GVAC: The First ‘Suppressor Optimized’ AR Upper
Gemtech Suppressors has been teasing something for about a week ahead of the 2023 SHOT Show using the slogan “silence is golden.” Most people safely assumed the can-maker would introduce a new suppressor, and they were pretty much spot on, but there ...
SIG Sauer Launches P365 ROSE Brand Aimed at Female Shooters
SIG Sauer recently introduced its new “ROSE by SIG Sauer” line of P365 concealed carry kits created to help encourage and inspire women shooters. Each complete ROSE kit includes an optics-ready P365 in either .380 ACP or 9mm, a TSA-approved ...
Zenk Bullpup Revolver: Have You Seen This Thing?!
I’m a sucker for bullpups. I just am. The IWI X95? Love it. The KelTec KSG family? Yeah, I’m into them. I just like the idea, the crazy designs, and the wild shapes these firearms come in. I was hooked as soon as I saw a Steyr AUG in Die Hard. But a ...
Military Shotguns: The History of Scatterguns Issued by the U.S.
Winchester’s Model 1897 was one of the first modern U.S. military shotguns to be used in the World Wars. Called a “trench gun,” the Model 97 was a critical weapon American soldiers used to clear trenches during combat. The fighting was at close ...
New Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18×44 Rifle Scope Is Incredibly Versatile
Vortex is expanding the value-focused Strike Eagle family of optics with the new Strike Eagle 3-18x44 FFP (first focal plane), a rifle scope that promises big-time versatility at an accessible price. Vortex built this optic for mid-to long-range ...
Campfire Cooking Kit: Make Your Own or Buy the Best
Camping meals don’t have to consist of hotdogs, canned beans, and the occasional campfire s’more. With the proper campfire cooking kit, you can grill, sauté, boil, steam, and bake like a badass backcountry chef. While backcountry adventure ...
Savage 1911 Pistols Join the Party in .45 ACP or 9mm
Savage Arms is taking aim at America’s pistol, the 1911, with a new addition to its handgun lineup. The spec sheet for Savage’s take on the classic design reads like a 1911 buyer’s wishlist, and prices start at $1,349, which is a little steeper than ...
The Free Range American 2022 Holiday Gear Guide
Below, you will find our staff picks from some of the hot new BRCC gear that just dropped for the holiday season. Below those you’ll find outdoor gear selections from our motley crew of staff members and contributors — all hunters, anglers, ...
New XS Lever Rail Models Fit Henry Carbines in .357, .44 Mag
XS Sights has figured out how to make Henry lever-action rifles even better by focusing on optics compatibility. Two new XS Sights Lever Rails add a Picatinny rail to the receiver of a Henry Big Boy carbine chambered for .357 Magnum or .44 Magnum ...
Hunting Backpacks That Don’t Suck: Gear Guide
You can whack the hell out of a screw with a hammer, but you’d be a lot better off using a screwdriver. Apply that same logic to hunting backpacks. Hunting backpacks are tools, and you want the right one for the job. You could, in theory, pack out an ...
Gatorz Drops Ultra-Cool Limited-Edition Skyhook Aviator Shades
Gatorz eyewear has been a long-standing favorite in the special operations community. Their comfort, practicality, and near indestructibility (not to mention their badass style) have earned them a spot on plenty of SOF sniffers. The company just ...
Range Bags: The 7 Best for Any Kind of Shooting
We could all use more training time with our firearms, and range bags are a great way to make that happen. When we finally get to the firing line, it’s important to make the most of it. That means being efficient, organized, and prepared with more ...
How To Choose the Best Fish Cleaning Table
Beyond essentials like a filet knife and a scaling tool, a dedicated fish cleaning table should be in every angler's arsenal. Catching fish is a lot more fun than cleaning fish, and at the end of the day, when you grab your stringer or pull up to the ...
Garmin Instinct Crossover: Analog Meets Rugged Smartwatch
Analog watch lovers can now get all the cutting-edge tech and old-school charm they want in one timepiece that's way more than just a watch: the new Garmin Instinct Crossover. Combining analog timekeeping with a digital face isn’t just for show — it ...
Gear Test: The New Maven CRF 1 Rangefinder
The brand new Maven CRF 1 rangefinder drops today! It’s the newest addition to the company’s budget-friendly C Series optics and the first rangefinder to enter the line. I’ve been using the Maven CRF 1 as my go-to RF in the field and on the range for ...
