Guns & Gear

by Austin Lee The KA-BAR fighting knife has been a steadfast companion to U.S. Marines for more than 80 years, earning its place as one of the most legendary blades in military history. Adopted by the Marine Corps in 1942, the KA-BAR has slashed through jungles, pierced enemy defenses, and …

In a world where weapons tech evolves fast and companies fold even faster, hitting the half-century mark is proof you’ve built something that lasts. Aimpoint – the originator and undisputed leader of red dot sighting technology – marks 50 years in 2025. With the first prototype optic developed by a …

by Greg Chabot For the first test I left the weapon outside in -12 F weather overnight with a full mag and chambered round. I like to review products that working people can afford. There seems to be a trend in publications to review overpriced firearms that work no better …

by Austin Lee Recent reports of unintended discharges with the MK22 sniper rifle have sent uneasy shockwaves through the military community. Videos are circulating on social media depicting the rifle firing prematurely. This trend demands swift attention, given the MK22’s critical role in high-stakes operations.  The Barrett MK22, designated as …

by Austin Lee In the hallowed workshops of Kalashnikov Concern, Russia’s premier firearms manufacturer, the legacy of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s designs, from the AK-47 to its later derivatives, continues to evolve as combat reports stream in from the battlefield. The latest offering, the AK-12K, a short-barreled variant of the AK-12 assault …

Fifty years after inventing the red dot, Aimpoint is rewriting the playbook again with the launch of the DUTY RDS MR, its first sight that offers a Multi-Reticle system. Designed for users who demand adaptability without compromise, the DUTY RDS MR offers three reticle options – a 2 MOA dot, a …

The U.S. Air Force has arrested an airman in connection with the July 20 death of a fellow airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base – a case that has factored into controversy over the SIG Sauer M18 pistol. The unidentified person is accused of making a false official statement, …

by Susan Katz Keating An engineer who once worked at SIG Sauer has devised a way to address an “incomplete and unsafe design” in the SIG P320 pistol, according to claims on an application for a U.S. patent. The application was filed in 2024 amid allegations that the pistol can …

by Greg Chabot In the shooting community hearing loss is a major concern. As someone who has lost most of his hearing, I look for products that will help me keep what little I have left. Muzzle blast, especially at indoor ranges or shooting with friends, can be an unpleasant …

by Susan Katz Keating and Austin Lee Firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer has known for years that its P320 handgun could fire unexpectedly and without the shooter pulling the trigger, according to an attorney who sued the company last year in a wrongful death case involving the pistol. A SIG engineer …