It’s time to rock out with your Glock out! That’s right, for this month’s Athlon Outdoors in the Crosshairs, we’re sighting in on the most dominant, sometimes controversial, genre-defining, game-changing platform of all time – the Glock pistol. Ever since the Glock hit the scene in 1982, Gaston Glock’s unique take on the service pistol came to define a generation of military, law enforcement and civilian shooters. Love ’em, like ’em or hate, there’s no denying Glock’s impact on the world of firearm design.
Athlon Outdoors’ In the Crosshairs: October Means Glocktober!
So this month, sit back and get ready for everything Glock. We will bring you stories on the best Glock pistols ever made, with full reviews on some of the most popular variants. We are also running down the best parts, gear, builds and accessories made to support the massive cottage industry driven by the Glock pistol. From the top slides to the best aftermarket triggers, we’re bringing you everything you could possibly hope to learn about Glock throughout the month of October.
Follow along all month by checking the Athlon Outdoors Glocktober tab!
September 2024: Cold-Weather Carry Month
As Fall approaches, days get shorter, the nights longer, and the temperatures begin to drop. And every year, for many of us, the weather change brings opportunities, and even necessities, for different forms of concealed carry. So for September, Athlon Outdoors’ In the Crosshairs focuses in on cold-weather carry, as we focus on the guns, holsters, clothing and gear for wintertime EDC.
All this month, we turn our attention to cold-weather carry. Read and learn all about the tactics and techniques, along with the guns and gear, preparing you to carry concealed during the colder months ahead.
Follow along all month by checking the Athlon Outdoors Concealed Carry tab!
(Photo by UnderTech UnderCover)
August 2024: Hunting Month
Starting today, Athlon Outdoors puts hunting squarely in the crosshairs. So across our network of web pages, look for a little extra hunting-themed content throughout the entire month of August.
Why August? Because now is the time to dust off the ol’ hunting gear, check on the food plots, repair the deer blind and get that rifle or bow sighted in for the Fall ahead. Better still, it’s the perfect time to look toward your next piece of hunting gear. So this month, Athlon Outdoors will highlight several new hunting platforms and essential gear, along with tips and tactics to help you find success afield and bag your quarry.
It all starts today with one of the more anticipated new rifle builds of the summer, the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary. Check out our full review by Todd Burgreen, as he breaks down Springfield’s latest evolution of the Model 2020 platform, built specifically for big-game hunters. Spoiler alert: this is one seriously built hunting machine!
Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary in 6.5 Creedmoor.
So tune in daily throughout the month of August as we focus in on the sport of hunting. Look for gun reviews, hunting clothes, gear, and some solid tips and tactics to help you seal the deal this fall and bag the buck or bull of a lifetime!
To see more, visit the Athlon Outdoors Hunting tab!
July 2024: Long-Range Precision Shooting Month
This month of themed articles zeroes in on the white-hot trend of long-range shooting. Our cadre of writers hit this really big topic from every angle, breaking down new rifles and optics, training tips, getting started in long-range shooting, where to find long-range facilities, and more. We cover long-range shooting all year, to be sure. But we really focused in on going long during our July slate of stories, and with good reason. Precision shooting remains a consistent driver in the market, with companies continuing to innovate and develop new rifles, calibers, optical systems, digital tech, gear and more.
(Photo by Alex Landeen)
To catch up on our complete coverage of all things long-range precision, sight in on the Athlon Outdoors Long-Range Precision tab!
