Category Review

We run through some of our favorite 9mm micro-compact pistols at the range to see which one comes out on top. (Read)

Ready to brush up on the basics or maybe you want to kick your pistol skills up a notch? Check out our roundup of the best combat pistol courses! (Read)

If you have plates, you need a plate carrier. And we have the details on the best plate carriers we recommend -- from minimalist to full load! (Read)

Looking for the best .22 rimfire suppressor? We take a look at a couple of the most popular options with pictures and video of them in action. (Read)

What happens when you combine full-auto with a pistol...you get the Glock 18! We take this fun little gun to the range to sling some lead. Come see! (Read)

We do a head-to-head review on the Streamlight TL Racker and the SureFire DSF lights to see which one you should add to your shotgun. (Read)

We try our hand at the new Canik Mete SFX and SFT pistols. These Turkish 9mm pistols are budget-friendly, but do they perform? Find out. (Read)

Our resident machine gunner runs down the pros and cons of the military's M240B. Ever wanted to know what it's like to run a machine gun? Come find out. (Read)

We tested the civilian version of the famed Russian Vityaz, Kalashnikov USA's American-mad, 9mm KP-9 PCC. Spoiler alert: It's rad! (Read)

We take a look at the Daniel Defense MK18 both on the range and in a shoot house for some CQB fun. Come see how this AR-15 handles! (Read)

Cloud Defensive is known for some hefty weapon-mounted lights but the Rein Micro looks to shrink things down with a smaller size. Does it work? Come see. (Read)

We take a look at the fixed Mini and Auto Adamas knives from Benchmade to see if either of these are worth adding to your EDC kit. (Read)

Benelli's M4 is a pricey shotgun (MSRP $2,000) but its reliability earns it high praise. Want to learn more about the M4? Come see what we like (and don't). (Read)

We run you through the best karambit-style knives suited for everyday carry and self-defense. Come see what made the list. (Read)