A simple addition to the pocketknife has come to define the modern era from one defined by “traditional” folders: the pocket clip. Most industry experts credit Sal Glesser of Spyderco knives — specifically, the company’s early “Clipit” models — with the innovation. Read more:

The two-point sling in my opinion, and the opinion of many others, is the most versatile sling choice. To help out those new to two-point slings or those who have not used them to their full potential, we put together this user guide just for you. If you’ve ever wondered how to

Today, we pause to honor Officer John William Perry, the only off-duty NYPD officer killed during the 9/11 attacks. Just hours from retirement, Perry was filing his pension papers when the first plane struck. Instead of heading home, he grabbed his badge and rushed toward the

While we here in the United States enjoy unparalleled liberty and freedom, the truth of the matter is that freedom such as this is never free. Its maintenance requires constant vigilance in defense of the principles upon which this nation was founded. Read more:

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In the early days of the United States’ involvement in World War II, stateside motivational posters proclaimed, “Remember Pearl Harbor”, and “Avenge December 7th”. And while the “date which will live in infamy” focused America’s rage on Imperial Japan, U.S. military planners in

Vortex Optics just dropped enclosed-emitter versions of its popular Defender red dots. At launch, there are two models: Defender-CCW Enclosed and Defender-ST Enclosed. If you are familiar with the company’s original Defender line, these will be familiar — though, different.

In some ways, Springfield Armory’s 9mm Hellcat is quickly becoming the elder statesman of the micro-compact category. At its introduction in 2019, the pistol achieved a lot of firsts, including leading its category with 11+1 capacity as well as being the first Springfield pistol

I don’t need it. I don’t need it… Okay, I need it.

The United States Navy’s 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers — 10 of the Nimitz class and one Gerald R. Ford class — are the largest surface combatants in the world. The largest non-carrier surface combatant is the Pyotr Velikiy, one of four Russian Navy’s Project 1144 Orlan, or

Lots of people consider themselves fairly prepared for a natural disaster or other event. They’ve got food stored, a generator, a first aid kit and assorted other things ready to go. The problem is that preparedness isn’t just about having the best or most gear. It’s a

American infantrymen were always looking for additional firepower, particularly the kind they could easily carry into battle. After the breakout from Normandy, U.S. infantrymen found themselves in more and more close-quarter actions, frequently clearing their German opponents

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For those of you who carry a firearm on your person every day, when you get home or when you go to sleep, do you secure that pistol somewhere? If you’re like me and you travel often, do you have a method that can travel with you? Read more: thearmorylife.com/vaultek-lifepo…

Along with the UK, France was among the earliest pioneers of tank development. The French Army’s General Jean-Baptiste Eugène Estienne is even considered the “Father of French Tanks” for his contributions that led to the Renault FT during the First World War. Yet, despite being

Review: Springfield Hellcat .380 ACP Check it out: thearmorylife.com/springfield-he…

If you carry a firearm for self-defense, training in its proper use is not simply an option — it’s a necessity. However, that training does not necessarily have to been cumbersome in both time and money. Read more: thearmorylife.com/can-you-master…

Today, I’m pleased to bring our readers an inside look at the “California” Echelons — made up of the full-size 4.5F model and the 4.0C compact model, as well as integrally compensated “Comp” versions of each. Read more: thearmorylife.com/california-com…