DIY: How to Build Your Own SBR and Not Deal with BAFTE
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) defines a short-barreled rifle, or SBR, as a firearm that is ...
Publication/Issue: Ballistic Spring 2018
How to Escape a Chokehold Using a Simple Folding Knife
"The bigger they are, the harder they fall" sounds great—in theory. In reality, the larger an attacker is, the stronger, ...
Handgun Test: Shooting a SIG P229 Legion Pistol With a SRD9 Suppressor
For the last several years, SIG Sauer has been one of the most progressive, and aggressive, forces in the firearm ...
2 Coonan 357 Magnum Pistols for Full-Size and Compact Carry
The story of Coonan Inc. is one not uncommon in the firearms industry. It’s often a struggle to produce a ...
Home Defense Weapons: Should You Pick a Handgun, Shotgun or Rifle?
When it comes to home defense weapons, there’s no special home-defense or carry gun that is any better for clearing ...
How Team Wendy Is Changing the Science Behind Protective Helmets
The phrase "game changer" gets overused in a lot of mediums. However, when it comes to Team Wendy's focus on ...
Troy M16A2 SFOD-D Carbine: A Tribute to the Battle of Mogadishu
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 25 years since the Battle of Mogadishu. That engagement started as a ...
18 Mag Pouches and Ammo Accessories for Operators, Concealed Carriers
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest guns and hard-hitting defensive rounds. But what about the less flashy ...
Shooting Gear, Tactics That Will Help Combat Declining Eyesight
No matter how well you see now, eventually your eyesight will diminish. Declining eyesight is unavoidable. That’s a fact. Most ...
How to Purchase a Firearm Suppressor Without All the BAFTE BS
Since the passing of the National Firearms Act (NFA) back in the days of Eliot Ness and the big-time gangsters, ...
7 of the Best Tonneau Covers Available for Your Truck
With dozens of companies on the market selling countless tonneau covers, finding one to fit your lifestyle and particular needs ...
SandRacer 500 GT: The $450K Dune Racer From Zarooq Motors
A genetic hybrid takes components from two creatures and melds them into a single entity. Ideally, the end result is ...
The 5 Best Bourbon Glasses for Those Who Care About Their Alcohol
Don't overlook bourbon glasses. Drinking bourbon is something one should do as an experience to be savored. The company of ...
The Best Guns, Gear & Ammo for Bear Defense
Bear defense plays an important part in Alaska because bear attacks, as expected, are common. In 1978, Cynthia Dusel-Bacon, a ...
Get Your Head Outta Your Ass! Situational Awareness with Pat McNamara
Look where you want to go. Don’t look where you don’t want to go. Whether it’s a date with someone ...
America’s Best: 7 of the Best Bourbon Bottles You Can Drink
In the market for some good bourbon? Scroll through the gallery above for the "Magnificent Seven" — some of the ...
A Look at Paul Buffoni’s Military-Based Harley WLA 1951 Panhead Repro
The mechanics of motorcycles led Paul Buffoni, a retired Marine, to found Bravo Company Manufacturing in 2006. "I started riding ...
Truck Upgrades: Why You Should Add a Tonneau Cover to Your Trusty Ride
There are numerous reasons why people purchase a truck, from needing extra cargo space for lifestyle interests such as sports ...
Knife Training and Practice Blades with Kyle Defoor
Knife training takes on a different meaning when the instructor is Kyle Defoor. Defoor is the owner of Defoor ...
Building the Ultimate Survival Knife with Master Bladesmith Charly Mann
For the spring 2018 issue of Ballistic Magazine, we teamed up with Master Bladesmith Charly Mann to build the ultimate survival ...
Memorial Day: A Grateful Firearm Industry Honors the Fallen
Memorial Day is soon upon us and for some, it’s the kickoff of summer. Vacations are planned, backyard grilling and...
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