Author: news

I teach a class called “Intro to Pepper Spray” that focuses on the many layers of effective personal protection. Some of the goals in class are seeing danger at a distance and avoiding it; making good, quick first decisions; acting on those decisions with confidence; understanding how to use pepper spray through scenarios and repetition; getting to safety and calling 911. This class is usually full of beginners who are just starting on their self-defense journey, and we welcome them. I always keep in mind that everyone comes to class with a different background. Some are there because “something happened”…

MATBOCK Monday: Low-Vis Medical Pouch Designed around a customer request to hold the Phokus Research Low Vis trauma kit, our medical pouch is ready to hold your medical supplies out of the way and secure until you need it. Two flaps on either side allow easy access in a rush, and there are no complicated snaps, cables, or buttons, making it easier to repack and close while on the small of your back. The back of the pouch is made from our laser-cut Ghost material and has cuts to allow vertical or horizontal belt carry and two columns of molle-compatible…

The online-only auction features an exclusive selection of signed memorabilia by MLB legends, military artwork, and unique hand-crafted items to raise funds for K9 Heroes 4 Heroes and the NRA. “Paratroopers Answering the Call” by Stuart Brown Eubank, KY (April 2025) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is proud to announce the launch of its Online Only Auction in support of its 1st Annual Legends and Heroes Shootout, a premier two-day charity event dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders. The auction features an exclusive selection of military artwork, collector’s items, unique experiences,…

Wiley X continues to expand its lifestyle options with the recent launch of two new frames, the Wiley X Axe and Wiley X Apex. The new Axe and Apex frames are an extension of the WX Founders models that the company originally released in early 2024. The latest models include features such as stainless-steel temples and smaller frame sizes which provide a better fit for certain customers. Even though these new frames are cataloged as ‘lifestyle’ products, their lenses are still tested to meet ANSI Z87.1+ safety specifications. This is due to the addition of shatterproof Selenite 6-Base lenses in…

Sun shirts are the unofficial uniform of climbers, mountain bikers, backpackers, and more. As a result, finding the best sun shirt to meet all needs has become a common quest among outdoor enthusiasts. A good sun shirt provides thorough skin coverage, protects against a broad spectrum of UV light, and won’t get in the way when you’re out enjoying the world. We think of sun shirts as wearable shade. We tested over 25 different shirts and evaluated each one’s quality and performance under various conditions and activities. Whether you’re looking for the high performance of our top pick, the Anetik Ultraguide Hooded…

By Slaton White A lot of things have happened in the world to create a lot of first-time gun buyers. Many of these new firearm owners are interested in home defense and personal protection. If you are looking for your first gun, author Slaton White has five suggestions to consider when walking into a gun store. Although it wasn’t the only factor, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred Americans to buy guns in record numbers. Gun shops across the country saw many first-time gun buyers enter their stores. Many of these new customers were often overwhelmed by the vast array of available…

When asked the question, “What is the best rifle?” myriad answers, well, rather other questions, come immediately to mind. Military or civilian? Bolt-action or semi-automatic? Which era? If you are asking about a sporting bolt-action rifle, well, in my opinion it is hands down the pre-’64 Winchester Model 70, affectionately dubbed “The Rifleman’s Rifle.” In military circles, the Mauser Gew98 is a benchmark from which most quality bolt-actions have been derived. The Mauser twin-lug bolt and extractor provided the shooter with an unparalleled platform that functioned under the most trying and adverse conditions. In the inter-war period of the 1920s…