Concealed Carry vs Open Carry: Pros, Cons, and Laws (2026)
Concealed vs open carry in 2026: 29 permitless carry states, Florida open carry legal since Sept 2025, retention holster rules, and which method makes sense.
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8 Best Prism Scopes in 2026: Tested and Ranked
I tested 12+ prism scopes on AR-15 and AK builds. The 8 best: Primary Arms SLx 1x from $265, Trijicon ACOG TA31, Vortex Spitfire HD, Swampfox Blade at $179.
8 Best Hunting Boots (2026): Mountain, Insulated, and Budget Picks Tested
Hunting boots I have tested in the field: Crispi Nevada GTX from $440, Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400, Danner Pronghorn at about $290, and 5 more picks.
Shotgun vs AR-15 for Home Defense: Which is Better? (2026)
Shotgun vs AR-15 for home defense compared: capacity, recoil, over-penetration data, cost, and which is better for your living situation. With live prices.
Best Gun for a Woman Who Has Never Shot (2026): 8 First-Timer Picks
8 first guns for women who have never shot, tested for easy slides and soft recoil: Shield EZ .380 from $386.99, Security-9 $304.99, Wrangler .22 and more.
Best Shotgun Ammo for Home Defense: Buckshot, Slugs & More (2026)
Best home defense shotgun ammo for 2026. Ten loads ranked with published pellet counts and velocity, and why police buckshot runs 40 percent slower than yours.
Best Close Quarters Combat (CQB) Weapons: Complete Guide (2026)
Best close quarters weapons for 2026: Benelli M4, Mossberg 590A1 from $599.99, DDM4 PDW, PSA JAKL, Scorpion Evo 3, MPX, Glock 19 Gen 6 and bullpups.
357 Magnum vs 38 Special: Which Is Right for You?
357 Magnum vs 38 Special: ballistics, recoil, carry and hunting, plus real ammo cost: .38 from 46 cents a round, .357 from 54. Which revolver round to choose.
Best Concealed Carry Gun for Seniors (2026): Low Recoil and Easy Slides
We tested 11 carry guns for seniors on rack effort and recoil: Shield EZ .380 from $399.99, Beretta APX A1 Carry $273.99, LCR, P365, 642, LCP MAX and more.