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Top Choices in Hard Cases for Rifles

Best Rifle Cases (2026): Hard, Soft & Carbon Fiber

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Rifles and optics aren’t cheap. Don’t settle for cheap protection for them when you’re traveling.

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Best Steel Targets (2026): AR500 & AR550 Picks Tested

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For those who have had the opportunity to shoot somewhere besides a public gun range, you have most likely scrounge around looking for targets minutes before leaving. My homemade steel targets would constantly need to be repaired or replaced and would allow a dangerous amount of spalling to fly in all directions. That is why back in 2018 I started researching steel targets.

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How to Zero a Red Dot in 5 Simple Steps

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A red dot is only as useful as its zero. Follow these five simple steps to get your rifle or pistol optic on target, stop chasing shots, and save yourself from burning through a pile of ammo.

Father’s Day Gear Guide: Dad Stuff That Works

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This Father’s Day gear guide skips the gimmicks and sticks to tested packs, tools, blades, lights, gloves, medical gear, and a dryfire training kit that actually work. If Dad shoots, travels, fixes things, or just likes being prepared, this list has teeth.

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Primary Arms SLx 3x Review: 2,000 Rounds Later

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The Primary Arms SLx 3x prism sight has lived on my AR-15 for more than three years, through two thousand rounds, rain, concrete, safe bumps, and plenty of regular use. It is not a red dot, it is not an LPVO, and that is exactly why this compact 3x prism sight keeps earning its spot.

Best Concealed Carry Holsters (2026): IWB, OWB, Ankle & Off-Body

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There are a ton of different holster materials to choose from ranging from leather to Kydex to hybrids to nylon. What do you need to know before investing anywhere from twenty bucks to a couple of hundred dollars into what amounts to belt real estate for your handgun? Turns out there’s more than you might think to choosing a holster.

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SilencerCo Scythe Ti Review: Ultra-Light Titanium Rifle Suppressor

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SilencerCo Scythe-Ti, the model designed to launch the manufacturer’s premium line. This is the suppressor you should be considering, whether you prefer shooting from the bench or from a hunting blind. Here’s why.

Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed Solar best enclosed emitter pistol optic 2026

Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot Review

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Vortex just launched two new fully enclosed micro red dots. They are the Defender-CCW Enclosed and the Defender-ST Enclosed. Both are designed to survive the abuse of daily carry, duty use, and competition.

DryShell Bag

BlindGrass Waterproof DryShell Bag

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The BlindGrass waterproof DryShell Bag can hold a couple of boxes of shells and has a convenient transparent panel.

SIG MSR weapon light on rifle

The SIG Foxtrot-MSR Compact Weapon Light

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This is my second experience with a SIG Sauer weapon light, and I’m mostly impressed with the SIG FOXTROT-MSR Compact weapon light.