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Choosing the best bolt action hunting rifles in 2025 is not about trends, it is about hits on target and meat in the freezer. The market is stacked with carbon barrels, featherweight stocks, and optic-ready actions. That is good news for hunters, CCW owners who cross over to the woods, home defenders who keep a [...]

Several quality gun academies are located across the country, each with pros and cons for attendance.

On the MAG website, MAG-40 is rightly described as an immersion class. When you take MAG-40 it’s like drinking from a fire hose—information comes at you nonstop and it’s impossible to hold onto it all.

Thermal optics are no longer exotic. In 2025 they are standard kit for serious coyote crews, hog hunters, and anyone who wants to see the problem before the problem sees them. I have spent enough cold hours behind thermals to know what matters and what is marketing fluff. This guide to the Best Thermal Scopes [...]

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Many people believe that the 1911 is one of the best handguns ever made. With renewed interest in the 1911 caused by the explosion of 2011s, different calibers, and optics choices, Sig Sauer’s 1911-X lineup has entered the chat. I recently had the chance to get my hands on a [...]

With the way constitutional—or permitless—carry is getting so common, it’s understandable that you might believe reciprocity doesn’t matter anymore.

The Savage Model 1899 did not come close to toppling Winchester or Marlin, but this odd duck enjoyed a century-long run and continues to haunt the Savage Arms company to this day.

Guns hold up remarkably well; unlike cars, the problems are often evident and easy to see. It requires a bit of a keen eye and some discerning research, but if you play your cards right, you can save a chunk of money.

The world of concealed carry just got a major upgrade thanks to Eberlestock’s brand-new FADE Collection. Designed for everyday use without screaming “tactical,” this line of discreet carry gear blends urban functionality with the rugged performance Eberlestock is known for. Whether you’re headed to work, traveling, fishing, or exploring the outdoors, the FADE line delivers [...]