SHOT Show 2025 is now in the bag after days spent checking out the latest firearms-related products for the coming year. This year we were once again on the hunt for the show’s hidden treasures. It was yet again a packed house and there were some really interesting twists on classic ideas. So, here is our list of “Best of SHOT Show 2025” with some of the coolest items that we found. Grit Grips was...
SHOT Show 2023 is in the bag with a week of walking up and down convention center isles to see the latest and greatest gun-related stuff for the coming year. The crowds were back this year as well after last year’s light attendance. So, here is our list of “Best of SHOT Show 2023” with some of the most interesting items that we found. Not all of these are from the big, elaborate booths on...
Our bumpy future is becoming clear to more and more folks as inflation and empty spaces on store shelves become the norm. While some folks have been getting ready for years, there are many people who are starting now and want to get prepared as quickly as possible. We have simplified all the research that goes into preparedness down to just a few solid choices for each topic so that you can do something today...
After a bit of quiet time, the Shot Show is back in Las Vegas for 2022 and somehow even bigger this year. We had the chance to chat with a lot of the folks in the industry and check out their latest projects. A common theme is delays related to suppliers and shipping, but everyone seems to be trying to find ways to work through the problems as best they can. Even with these setbacks,...
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Here are the current deals and discounts on survival and preparedness related gear that are available. The standouts this week are Aero Precision is running a 10% off of your entire first purchase, Brownells running a free shipping special…
It is day three of the 2017 SHOT Show and we are focusing on the second floor today, which is where the larger companies have their displays. Our goal, once again, is to hunt down some of the new and interesting products at the show, while trying to hunt up a few “hidden gems”.
It is day two of the 2017 SHOT Show and there are still miles of products to see. Today we are once again sharing some of the new and interesting products out there, while trying to hunt up a few “hidden gems” of the show.
This year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas is once again raising the bar as the largest yet, with 1,600 exhibitors. This works out to about twelve and a half miles of isles to walk. Once again, the predominant weapons system seems to be the beloved AR15 and all of the big players in the firearms industry are present. So, we thought that we’d start off with a list that is focused on new and interesting...
We are fortunate to live in a country where most communities have police, fire and other emergency services just a phone call away. In mere minutes, helpful people can be at your house to arrest scary individuals, capture sick or injured animals, rescue children or jump start an ill heart. But, based on a number of recent discussions, it seems that more folks are doing the simple math and realizing that in a disaster or...