Gear Reviews

Anything you attach to a gun requires you to be skilled in its use. Today is all about the know-how when it comes to using weapon lights for defensive shooting.

We ran the Silencer Central Banish 12 on a Browning A5 during a Texas dove hunt, and it flipped the script on noise, recoil, and follow-ups. Once you try it, it is hard to go back.

I wanted less bulk and more warmth for cold marsh sits. Milwaukee’s M12 Axis heated vest delivered instant core heat, real wind and water resistance, and all-day comfort without choking my gun mount.

We pulled this list from gear we actually ran in the field and on the clock. If you want gifts that shoot straight and last, start here.

From micro-PDWs to thermal-fusion dots and fast-access safes, these are the 2025 picks we’d unwrap first, shoot hard, and brag about later.

SIG’s FOXTROT lineup brings real output, rugged builds, and intuitive controls. We shot beam photos to 75 yards and pushed each light in the dark.

Streamlight recently came out with their all-new multi-fuel pistol weapon light, the 1,300 lumen TLR-1 HP-X. This light’s high-candela beam delivers a concentrated hotspot that reaches far beyond typical handgun distances.

Let’s explore the mesh of old and new to discover guns perfect for any space cowboy.

We ran the Trijicon MRO SD and 3x magnifier on an AR-15 to see if it really blends snap-fast 1x performance with confident reach. It does, with clarity and control that make hits feel automatic.