Best Home Defense Ammo (2026): Every Caliber Ranked
The best home defense ammo by caliber for 2026, ranked on FBI gel test data: Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, Hornady Critical Defense, FliteControl 00 buck, Sub-X.
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Best Shotguns for Home Defense for Women (2026)
The best home defense shotguns for women in 2026: 8 picks with a shorter length of pull and manageable recoil, from the Mossberg 500 Bantam to the Benelli M2.
Best Gun Magnets and Quick-Access Mounts (2026)
The 6 best gun magnets and quick-access mounts for 2026, tested in 4 vehicles and 2 homes: Magna-Arm, StealthShelf, Lockdown, RYMMES and the Crossbreed Bedside.
Ruger Security-9 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of Ruger’s Budget 9mm
We fired 500 rounds through the Ruger Security-9: 0 malfunctions, 3.5 in at 15 yd. $315.99 vs SD9 2.0, G3C, Dagger, METE SF. No recall found.
8 Best Shotguns Under $1,000 in 2026: The Sweet Spot for Quality
The 8 best shotguns under $1,000 for 2026, tested across pumps, semi-autos and over-unders: Beretta A300 Ultima, Benelli Nova, Browning BPS, CZ Redhead, more.
12 Best Scope Rings & Mounts (2026): Precision, QD, 34mm
The 12 best scope rings and mounts for 2026, with every published torque spec side by side: Vortex, Burris XTR, Seekins, Area 419, Geissele, Leupold and more.
Best Budget Home Defense Guns Under $500 (2026)
8 budget home defense guns under $500 tested for 2026, from the $249 Mossberg Maverick 88 to the $379 Ruger Security-9, plus a complete setup budget breakdown.
Best Concealed Carry Leggings (2026): Tactical Yoga Pants That Work
Best concealed carry leggings in 2026: Alexo Athletica Carrywear 2.0 ($109), Dene Adams, UnderTech from $39.99 and Rounded, plus the guns that fit them.
Sig Sauer MPX Review: 1,500 Round Test of the Premium PCC (2026)
We fired 1,500 rounds through the Sig MPX K: 0 malfunctions, 300 suppressed, 1.2 in at 25 yd. $2,199.99 vs CZ Scorpion, Banshee, APC9 and HK SP5.