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The Springfield Armory SA-16A2 is not just another retro AR15 trying to cash in on nostalgia. It is a smooth, iron-sighted 5.56 NATO rifle that reminds you why the M16A2 still deserves respect, range time, and a spot on your bucket list. Why the Springfield Armory SA-16A2 Belongs on Your Bucket List You can call the M16A2 a lot of things: retro, nostalgic, out of date. When I think about the M16A2 I think of the U.S. military’s last battle rifle. A rifle that evolved from jungle combat. A rifle in High Power competition that can tag a target at…

The HK VP9CC brings the VP9 bloodline into a true micro-compact 9mm carry pistol, complete with German engineering, an ultra-low optic cut, and the kind of price tag that makes expectations very serious. After 800 trouble-free rounds, this little HK has plenty to brag about, even if a few sharp edges bite back. HK VP9CC Surprise Launch: The German Micro-Compact Finally Hits America The new structure and relationship between HK USA and HK Oberndorf have resulted in several new opportunities. One of those is the new HK VP9CC. For several years, the gun was visible to the European market, but…

Water shoes have one job: protect your feet without turning every river crossing, beach walk, or paddleboard session into a slip-and-slide. The best pairs grip slick rock, drain fast, dry quickly, and shield against sharp coral, hot sand, cold water, mosquitoes, and sun exposure. Over the past 12 months, lead tester Ryan Kempfer put five new water shoes through 30 paddling, rafting, beach, and river outings while continuing to test top performers from past seasons. A wildlife guide and lifelong outdoor enthusiast, he wore them on SUP and rafting missions on Wyoming’s Snake River and along riverbanks in Grand Teton…

The best women’s rain boots do much more than just keep water out. These boots provide the comfort, grip, and walkability needed to tackle the messiest parts of daily life. During our recent 12-month testing cycle, GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar evaluated nine pairs of women’s rain boots across 40 distinct outings. To push this footwear to the limit, we waded directly into rivers, streams, and creeks. We logged 150 miles from Alaska’s sloppy spring season and muddy trails in the Tetons to rainy travel days in Washington, D.C., and soggy birding routes in Nebraska. We crowned the XTRATUF Salmon Sisters…

From Bonnie and Clyde to Anwar al-Awlaki, this hard-edged piece asks a nasty modern question: when does deadly force stop being controversial and start feeling inevitable? Bonnie, Clyde, and the Old-School Case for Violent Justice On 23 May 1934, a group of lawmen led by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer machinegunned Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow to death on a rural road in Bienville Parish in rural Louisiana. Their villainous gang of cutthroats had murdered nine police officers and four civilians during the course of their well-publicized reign of terror. At the time of his death, Barrow had sixteen outstanding warrants.…

The best women’s water shoes need to do more than survive a splash. Whether crossing creeks, paddling lakes, or hiking to swimming holes, they must grip wet ground, protect your feet, drain quickly, and stay comfortable all day. Over the past year, our team — led by GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar — tested new models across wet hikes, river crossings, and SUP floats from Alaska to Yellowstone. We vetted them on slick docks, rocky creek beds, and hot trails to find which shoes truly perform in the real world. The Astral Brewer 3.0 earned best overall for its unmatched mix…

The vast majority of gun stores out there are small businesses run by law-abiding men and women who might not like the regulations they have to abide by, but they do so, if for no other reason than to stay open. As it stands, there’s a lot they have to do with regard to accountability unless they want the ATF to lower the boom on them. While trivial mistakes aren’t fatal anymore, there are still strict requirements for these stores, yet Delaware seems inclined to view them as insufficient. So, a bill is in the…

Authorities in Harris County, Texas are investigating after a homeowner shot and killed a masked intruder who broke into his home early Wednesday morning. According to the homeowner, he woke up and spotted a man wearing a mask and gloves inside the residence. The homeowner and the intruder ended up in a physical confrontation that eventually led both men outside. At that point, no gun had been involved, and the suspect eventually fled the scene… only to return to the home a short time later.  That’s when, according to investigators, the homeowner got a handgun and…

A familiar playbook is back and the firearm industry isn’t staying quiet about it. According to reporting and analysis from NSSF’s Lawrence G. Keane, Bloomberg-backed media outlets are once again pushing a “name-and-shame” narrative. This time targeting a major California gun retailer over a high-profile criminal case. The accusation? That Turner’s Outdoorsman is somehow responsible for firearms later tied to criminal activity. The problem? There’s no evidence the retailer did anything wrong. Keane points out that the firearms in question were sold legally, transferred only after the buyer completed ATF Form 4473, passed federal background checks through the FBI’s NICS…