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  • DefendReview

    Gritr Omni Holster

    Gritr’s affordable Omni holster claims IWB/AIWB/OWB ambidextrous magic. I warned ‘em my holster reviews are brutal. They sent it anyway. Spoiler: it’s not trash… but it ain’t perfect. Dig in for the full scoop.

    5 min
  • FundamentalsReview

    Mantis TitanX

    The good folks at Mantis Tech surprised me with a TitanX: an inert Glock 19 clone packing a MantisX and a shot-indicating laser. Dry fire practice game-changer? Let’s unbox it and see.

    7 min
  • HuntReview

    Benchmade 8 Hook

    Did you know a rescue hook can double as a gut hook? Sounds wild, right? But the Benchmade 8 Hook pulls it off. One season in, still razor-sharp.

    3 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    CZ 75 TS Czechmate: 1,000 Rounds Later

    After 1,000 rounds, the CZ 75 TS Czechmate is still a hoot—flawless reliability with handloaded 9 Major, despite front-heavy balance and a pesky recoil dip. Tinkering continues: filed safeties and swapped optics. A discontinued gem worth saving for Open fun.

    4 min
  • DefendAfter Action Report

    Chuck Pressburg’s No Fail Pistol

    Low-percentage, high-risk shots under the worst circumstances demand marksmanship honed to a razor’s edge. Brutal stakes, zero glamour, pure mastery. That’s precisely what Presscheck’s No Fail Pistol delivers.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Using the Manual Thumb Safety… Uhm… Well… Safely

    Proper manual safety use is critical for safe shooting. Follow Col. Cooper’s binary rule—on target, safety off; off target, safety on—to build strong safety discipline and prevent mishaps with your pistol.

    5 min
  • CompeteGuide

    Zo’s Reloads: 9 Major

    9 Major is a hot-rodded 9mm Luger, a wildcat cartridge cooked up by IPSC and USPSA shooters to hit major power factor on a budget. I set out to load it for my CZ Czechmate. Does it deliver? Let’s find…

    7 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Keep Your Guard Up

    A rough arthritis flare-up gave me time to reflect on personal safety. The world is a tough place, and you alone are responsible for your safety. That’s reality. The question is: what are you going to do about it? Let’s…

    8 min
  • DefendReview

    Modlite Handheld PLHv2-18650 Light Package

    Nothing screams gear nerd louder than a pricey tactical flashlight like the Modlite PLHv2-18650 handheld. Bright, rugged, and modular, it’s a beast. But is it worth the $300 hit? Let’s break it down and see whether it’s a must-have or…

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Glock G43

    I don’t shoot or talk about Glocks much, but I’ve got a few, including my first: a Glock 43. It’s an itty-bitty pistol that rarely sees trigger time, but it’s got its place. Let’s check it out.

    5 min
  • DefendDrill

    Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard Drill

    Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard doesn’t mess around—it’s a raw competency test for concealed carriers. You either have the skills to nail it, or you don’t. So, how tough is it? Let’s break it down.

    6 min
  • HuntReview

    Toor Knives Tanto

    Ever seen Toor’s Tanto? Not just any Toor tanto, but the Toor Tanto—a limited-release blade that’ll drive tanto fanatics into a frenzy. Let’s check one out.

    4 min