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Vortex has just unveiled its highly anticipated HD series of scopes for their 2024 Viper lineup, boasting an impressive range of options tailored to diverse shooting requirements.

Using thermal optics adds a new dimension to hunting. A thermal scope is very different from a traditional rifle scope and night vision scope.

Leupold’s brand new RX-5000 TBR/W is loaded with capabilities for any need and comes in at a price that should put it on your radar. As far as capabilities go, the RX-5000 can range beyond 3 miles and will communicate with three popular map applications, including OnX Maps.

I have fallen in love with the Sightron SVIII FFP 5-40×56 ED IR Zero Stop optic. It performed well on the 300 Win Mag SIG Cross Magnum and the 308 Winchester target rifle. For competition-oriented applications, the SVIII is currently one of the best options available.

Discover the innovative and high-quality designs of Hera Arms, a German manufacturer leading the charge in modern AR-15 features.

I believe the Xero is going to fundamentally change the shooting world and dominate the chronograph market. Some call it revolutionary. I call it the best invention since pizza and the answer to this gun writer’s prayers. Here’s why.

Evildoers prefer the cover of darkness for crime. With a flashlight, you control the light and have the advantage. More light provides better information. Bad things come when you stay in the dark.

In the past, I would swap out my Glock for a knife when I was unable to carry a firearm but was never fully satisfied with this solution. Then I found the Taser Pulse.

New for this year, Nocturn Industries has started shipping out their Ultralight Adaptable Night Vision Monocular (UANVM), or what they call the “Tanto.” While severely undercutting the weight of a standard PVS-14, the Tanto also is designed for adaptability.