Tactical Life March/April 2022

Welcome to the latest issue of Tactical Life, where we strive to bring you 132 pages of the hottest new guns, ammo and gear for those who make such items an integral part of their everyday lives. As we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule whether we have a right to carry a firearm outside the home (duh), there are some things we don’t need nine justices to figure out. One of those things is that a cool new round from Federal Cartridge might just change the world of concealed carry. The 30 Super Carry (page 38) is a brand new caliber between the .380 Auto and the ultra-popular 9mm. The most interesting thing about the new cartridge is that most single-stack mags can carry two more rounds…

REMINGTON CUTLERY COLLECTION Sportsmen and collectors can once again find a variety of Remington cutlery showcasing familiar Big Green branding and quality. Remington is introducing four main series of knives—Woodland, Backwoods, Hunter and Guide Series—with each including pocket, folding and fixed-blade variations. The initial line will also include the hand-crafted in the USA Bullet Knife, an EDC line, a Sportsmen’s Series and Collectable Tin Gift Sets featuring art from the Remington collection and wild game scenes. (remington.com) SAVAGE 110 CARBON TACTICAL Savage Arms has announced the addition of the 110 Carbon Tactical to its line of 110 bolt-action rifles. The new rifle builds upon the success of the 110 Tactical, but cuts weight with an exclusive PROOF Research carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel securely housed in Savage’s rigid AccuStock. Of…

The ads appear on social media sites advertising firearms silencers and, for many, the price seems just too good to pass up. The company uses Facebook or other online platforms, promising buyers a new silencer at just $99 or so. That seems like a nice deal as suppressors usually run in the $500 to $1,500 range. A couple clicks later and an order is placed with shipment coming soon. “… 2017 FIREARMS COMMERCE REPORT NOTED THAT THERE WERE ALMOST 1.4 MILLION SILENCERS IN THE U.S. NO DOUBT THAT HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS.” As with many things, however, if something doesn’t seem right, it’s probably not. A few weeks later, the suppressor arrives labeled as a “fuel filter” or “solvent trap.” This isn’t a fuel filter however,…

Versatile by nature, the 9mm Luger has grown to become the most popular handgun cartridge in the world. It strikes the balance between stopping power and recoil that defenders have been seeking since long before its creation. As it is also a NATO round, inexpensive (usually) practice fodder can be found on just about any gun store shelf, making it realistic to practice with the very gun that you carry. While practice ammunition can be purchased with very little thought, defensive ammo takes more consideration. As there is a chance that you could be staking your life on it one day, we decided to make it one of this year’s “Ammo Match” features and bring you eight of our favorite 9mm self-defense loads. THE RIG Being that I had to…

A few months ago we had the pleasure to once again gather in the shadow of the great Teton Mountains, bringing together our top content creators with over two dozen manufacturers for our annual Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous in Victor, Idaho. Our 10-bay range built atop golden rolling farmland was our pew-playground for three days of shooting and experiencing the newest products. One of the many companies that helped us out this year was Leupold, which brought some great new gear to assist in the range days. In appreciation of their support, here are some of the new products featured and why you should make them a part of your outdoor inventory. LEUPOLD SX-2 ALPINE HD20-60X60MM On the range this year, we used SX-2 Alpine scopes, and they performed fantastically. Our…

There are certain constants in the universe. The Earth rotates around the sun, politicians waste money and gun owners always want something new. The last of these truths is played out every day on the internet. While some companies pay lip service to this cry from the wilderness, Springfield has taken their response to an all-new level. Starting in 2022, Springfield will be offering their first bullpup rifle to the market—the Springfield Hellion. Like many of you, I did a double take when I saw the first images of the Hellion. The new rifle is refreshing as it represents a unique and innovative approach to firearms design. For my fellow gun nerds out there, you will see that the gun has a very familiar French FAMAS rifle vibe to it.…