Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

Transitioning to a new gun is not a simple thing for a police department. Single officer swaps are a far cry from switching maybe 1K plus guns.  Along with fitting there are holsters, magazine pouches, PMO (Pistol Mounted Optics) and WML (Weapons Mounted Lights) to consider. Yearly inspections may require parts replacements, a serious con...

If you are gear-heavy, you may find yourself searching for a good place to carry it. While our belts and vests do a good job, space is limited. Add to that the fact that many of these items need to be quickly accessible, and the challenge becomes real. Enter the team at ARO with their ingenious

Your antagonist attempts to run you over with a car or truck. Are vehicle assaults considered deadly force? Do they warrant your recourse to a defensive firearm?

Defense Against Vehicle Assaults

In September of 2020, in what we’ll use as Case One, prosecutors announced that they would not bring charges against a man who had shot and kille...

There are few things as important as good ear protection when shooting. As adults, we embrace this and are pretty diligent about it. We are also quick to make sure we protect children’s ears as well when they join us on the range. The challenge here, though, is fit. We pull our extra muffs out of our bag and put them on their small heads, thinking all is well. However...

Let’s be honest; motherhood is essentially a series of high-stakes tactical maneuvers performed while someone screams about for fun and bangs pots and pans together for entertainment. To say it’s stressful is an understatement.

Your average Tuesday involves more logistics than a small-scale military invasion. You’ve got the diaper bag (the tactical ruck), t...