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Vortex Crossfire Red Dot: An Optic Beyond Its Paygrade
m&p sport III mounted with the vortex crossfire optic

Vortex Crossfire Red Dot: An Optic Beyond Its Paygrade

The Vortex Crossfire is a durable 1x red dot sight that stands up to scrutiny in spite of its low price point.

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Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 2: Choosing A Shotgun
A top-down collection of five different shotguns, including a double-barrel, a camo-patterned semi-auto, and a short-barreled pump-action.

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 2: Choosing A Shotgun

Don’t fall for the tactical snake oil: pros and cons of traditional vs. alternative shotguns, including bullpups, magazine-fed models, and PGO firearms.

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From Militias to Superpower: The Evolution of America’s Military

From Militias to Superpower: The Evolution of America’s Military

P226 X-FIVE NIGHTMARE: CADRE NEWS

P226 X-FIVE NIGHTMARE: CADRE NEWS

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy COA: 1000 Round Review

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy COA: 1000 Round Review

The “Grab-and-Go” Philosophy: Standardizing Your Gear for Stressful Moments

The “Grab-and-Go” Philosophy: Standardizing Your Gear for Stressful Moments

Travis Haley: Legacy of Operational Wisdom

Travis Haley: Legacy of Operational Wisdom

Bianchi Cup 2026

Bianchi Cup 2026

Ruger ReadyDot for LCP Max: CADRE NEWS

Ruger ReadyDot for LCP Max: CADRE NEWS

The SIRT TruBreak: Revolutionary New Dedicated Trigger Control Trainer

The SIRT TruBreak: Revolutionary New Dedicated Trigger Control Trainer

WAR HOGG SKILL BUILDER #20: THE ZIPPER DRILL

WAR HOGG SKILL BUILDER #20: THE ZIPPER DRILL

Balancing Speed and Accuracy

Balancing Speed and Accuracy

Why You Need a Safety on Your Handgun (And Why You Don’t)

Why You Need a Safety on Your Handgun (And Why You Don’t)

Defensive Shotgun 101: Why the Shotgun?

Defensive Shotgun 101: Why the Shotgun?

ASP C‑Series Flashlights: Application‑Driven Tactical Lighting for Duty and EDC

ASP C‑Series Flashlights: Application‑Driven Tactical Lighting for Duty and EDC

Ammo Test: Hornady Critical Duty 9mm 135 grain FlexLock

Ammo Test: Hornady Critical Duty 9mm 135 grain FlexLock

Tales of the Gun: Remington 870 Wingmaster

Tales of the Gun: Remington 870 Wingmaster

Springfield Prodigy, Operator, and TRP now with Aimpoint COA: CADRE NEWS

Springfield Prodigy, Operator, and TRP now with Aimpoint COA: CADRE NEWS

Selecting the Best Defensive Handgun Ammo for Your Platform

Selecting the Best Defensive Handgun Ammo for Your Platform

How to Set Up a Range Medevac Vehicle

How to Set Up a Range Medevac Vehicle

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