H&R Commando: A Retro 300 Blackout Truck Gun
The ongoing debate over the ideal “truck gun” covers a wide range of options, including pistols, shotguns, AR-15s, and PDW-style […]
Gear Review: Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot Sight
In 2025, Vortex launched new lines of enclosed-emitter red dots, available in the Defender and Venom series. Why offer two
Vortex Ace Ballistic Weather Meter
The Ace brings real-time weather readings and ballistic solutions to your fingertips. It’s focused on solving real world problems in the field or on the firing line.
Vortex Talon HD 10K 12X50 Rangefinding Binoculars
Vortex Optics is doubling down on electro-optics and intraplatform connectivity. Their latest release is the Talon HD 10K laser rangefinding binoculars that function within Vortex’s Relay ecosystem.
Vortex AMG 1-10×24 FFP LPVO Overview
Vortex has officially launched the AMG 1-10×24 FFP optic. While not a new product, it’s been a long time coming to the consumer market. It’s now available if you have the considerable amount of cash to bring one home.
Gear Review: Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9×40 Rifle Scope
The Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9×40 proved to be exactly what it’s meant to be: a durable, no-nonsense hunting optic that delivers solid performance for the money.
Optics 101: Glossary of Common Optics Terms
In our ongoing series on optics terminology and design, we’ve discussed the differences between MILs and MOA, the distinctions between Christmas Tree
Riflescopes 101: Exit Pupil – What It Is and Why It’s Important
The exit pupil of a scope directly impacts the perceived brightness of an image seen by the human eye. It’s a relationship between the size of a person’s pupil and the scope.
How to Configure an Affordable, Capable Home Defense Pistol Caliber Carbine
The Extar EP9 is quickly becoming one of my favorite guns to take to the range. That, honestly, is surprising.
Winter and Whiskey: Miracle On 1911th Street
When the chill really sets in and snow begins to fall, rather than heading out to the range, I tend to head for a good book and a good glass.