It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engineering teams at Springfield Armory, there’s no shortage of knifemakers who go to bed and wake up thinking about how to create a product people can stake their lives on. According to the author, there isn’t a bad choice in Cold Steel’s knife catalog. Just about everything the company manufactures…
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Mossberg has just announced a special edition Bliksem version of the Mossberg 590 pump-action firearm.The 590 Shockwave just got cooler, as Mossberg has announced the special edition Bliksem version of the 12-gauge pump-action firearm. It’s made in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his brand, Ministry of Defence (MOD). If you don’t know Craighead, he’s the SAS bloke who saved hundreds of hostages in Nairobi after single-handedly storming the hotel to engage their terrorist captors back in 2019. If that wasn’t enough, he looked really damn cool while doing it.Speaking of cool-looking, the new Mossberg 590 Bliksem. Basically a 590 Shockwave…
A 16-year-old boy is dead after a 27-year-old man shot him during an attempted armed robbery in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago police report the teenager drew a firearm first, prompting the resident to return fire in self-defense; two handguns were recovered at the scene. CHICAGO, IL — The broad daylight of a Wednesday afternoon was shattered by gunfire in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. At approximately 3:36 p.m. on March 18, 2026, Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers were dispatched to the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue following reports of a person shot. According to investigators, a…
Here are a few things you should consider when choosing or building home defense guns.When things go bump in the night, there are of course some things to consider before you start bumping back. The gun community has been a mixed bag of sorts lately with products and technology coming out at a blistering rate thanks to changes in legislature and the expansion of the broader consumer base. There are more gun owners on a much wider spectrum of diversity than ever before, and this has inadvertently led to less tribal knowledge, less general understanding of technology and a “too…
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FN has just announced the 309 MRD, a 9mm FN pistol that’s more accessible than ever before.It’s well known that FN makes some great firearms, but let’s be honest, most of them are priced above what many Americans can afford. With the goal of making an excellent 9mm pistol that’s more accessible to shooters on a budget, FN has just announced the 309 MRD.The FN 309 MRD has everything one looks for in a defensive pistol—it’s lightweight, optics-ready, easy-to-use and comes with high-capacity magazines. For flush-fit mags, the 309 holds 16 rounds, and extended mags hold 20. However, 10-round mags…
[ enter (verb): to come or go into ] RECOIL Magazine has never been just about guns. We believe in well-rounded, self-reliant, and capable individuals, as well as the importance of building foundational skill sets. One of those key skill sets for the well-rounded gentleperson is the ability to gain entry to places and things, even if they’re secured. Perhaps noisily and overtly, but even better quietly and covertly. When you think about what might deny you entry to something, the first thing that probably comes to mind are locks. Locks on doors, locks on containers, locks on vehicles —…
Columbus police have identified 20 year old Kenneth Grace as the man fatally shot inside a northwest side business on Hayden Road. Two people who admitted firing the shots say they acted in self defense during what they claim was an attempted commercial robbery, and detectives are still working to confirm exactly what happened. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE COLUMBUS, OH (3 minute read) — Columbus police say 20 year old Kenneth Grace was shot inside a northwest side business on Hayden Road and later died at a local hospital. Two people who stayed on scene told officers they were the…
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Those of us who spend time in the world’s woods, wadis and wetlands rapidly learn about fieldcraft. Whether we’re out there camo-clad in training for war or hunting up some meat for the freezer, there are certain tactics, tips and procedures that we internalize through good or bad experiences in the field. Quality fieldcraft knives make all the difference when you’re out in the wilderness or training for real-world scenarios. The right blade becomes an extension of your hand, and the wrong one nothing buy an impediment. Military folks preparing for ground combat missions learn to travel light and never…
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Watchtower Firearms is now shipping its new commander-size, 1911-pattern, double-stack pistol, the Watchtower Apache Commander. This 9 mm 1911 double-stack pistol was designed by Watchtower Firearms as an everyday carry, medium-size gun. It’s optics-ready out of the box and includes a mounting plate on the back of the slide for red-dot sights that use the Trijicon RMR footprint. With red-dot shooting in mind, the new Watchtower Apache Commander also includes coarse and aggressive slide serrations making it easier to rack the slide and bring the gun into action around the mounted red-dot. This new pistol is available both in a…
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