The Gear Bunker
Firearms, Gear, Training & Industry Analysis
I was first introduced to Spyderco knives back in the 1990s while serving in the Marine Corps. Back then, nobody was talking about EDC rotations, pocket dumps, or whatever the latest Instagram-worthy piece of gear happened to be. You carried a knife because you needed a knife. Spyderco was one of those brands that stuck […]
The SIG Sauer ZULU6 HDX 16×42 binoculars combine powerful magnification with image stabilization. We take a closer look at their range performance and whether they can replace a traditional spotting scope.
The Streamlight Wedge SL skips the lumen race in favor of a slim, lightweight design built for everyday carry. After months of use, we look at where this rechargeable EDC light fits and where it doesn’t.
Winchester White Box has been a range standard for decades. HOP Munitions is entering the same space with published SD and extreme-spread data for its 115-grain FMJ.
Michigan, Indiana and Iowa now give deer hunters more rifle options, but the rules differ. Here’s what those changes mean when choosing a rifle for 2026.
After four months of TacPack Plus, I had accumulated everything from a CMC trigger and Vortex red dot to a sling, handguard, rifle case, and range gear. Here’s what you actually get for the money.
The Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF ruling opened a new Form 4473 path for some SilencerCo suppressor buyers. Here’s what changed, how the process works, and why the Form 4 may still make sense.
Achilles Heel Tactical has teamed up with Attorneys On Retainer to connect defensive firearms training with preparation for the legal fight that can follow a use-of-force incident.
After years of carrying a bulky CAT Gen 7, I switched to the Snakestaff ETQ Gen 2. Here’s why it has become my go-to concealed carry tourniquet.
Aero Precision survived its receivership and is coming back under new ownership. Here’s what the change means for Aero, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, VG6, and their customers.
HOP Munitions has launched a new In Stock Ammo page that puts its currently available pistol, rifle, hunting, defensive, and range loads in one place.
You can spend thousands of rounds improving your shooting, but your body still has to execute. Here’s why better fitness can make you a better shooter.
What actually belongs in a pistol range bag? After years of carrying too much gear, I’ve narrowed mine down to the essentials I actually use at the range.
Winter doesn’t have to mean five months away from training. Here’s how to use the off-season to sharpen your dry fire, gear, fitness, medical skills, and live-fire performance.