Home Defense for Apartments (2026): Guns, Ammo and Tactics
Apartment home defense done right: the best compact 9mm and revolver picks from $385, low-penetration ammo, drywall test data, lights and barricade tactics.
Guides
A series of posts that will guide you through the maze of guns and firearms. We give you advice, help and answer those simple questions you don’t always want to ask.
Home Defense with Kids in the House (2026): Safe Storage, Family Plans & Picks
Keep a defensive gun in a home with kids the right way: quick-access safes from $179.99, a family plan by age, ammo for shared walls and four gun picks.
Home Defense for Seniors (2026): Easy-to-Use Guns and Plans
Home defense for seniors with arthritis or a weak grip: the S&W Shield EZ racks easily from $390.92, revolvers skip the slide, plus RFID safes and a plan.
10 Best Glock Sights & Upgrades You Should Buy First (2026)
The 10 Glock upgrades worth buying first, from Trijicon HD XR sights to the TLR-7 X, with maker prices and which ones fit a Gen5 or Gen6 Glock.
Best Hunting Clothing (2026): The Complete Layering System, Tested
The best hunting clothing for 2026, tested layer by layer: a $47 Sitka Core Merino base, Ambient and Kelvin insulation, Cloudburst rain gear and the Fanatic.
7 Best Hunting Backpacks (2026): Backcountry Haulers to Day Packs Tested
The 7 best hunting backpacks for 2026, tested on elk pack-outs: the Stone Glacier Sky 5900, Mystery Ranch Metcalf at $549, and an ALPS Commander from $200.
Savage 220
Savage 220 review: 0.94-inch average at 100 yards over 412 sabots. The legacy 220 Slug is out of production; the 7.73 lb Harvester was $710.99.
8 Best Shotguns Under $500 in 2026: Pumps, Semi-Autos, and O/Us
The 8 best shotguns under $500 for 2026, tested: Mossberg 500, a $230 Maverick 88, Remington 870, Winchester SXP, Stoeger M3000, CZ Drake O/U and Stevens 320.
Best Shotgun Upgrades in 2026: Accessories That Actually Matter
The 10 shotgun upgrades that matter in 2026: a TL-Racker light, side saddle, mag tube, chokes, recoil pad, sling, ghost rings and red dot. Most cost under $100.