Welcome to the first issue of Tactical Life for 2022! It may be a new year but we’re picking up right where we left off in 2021.

We began working on the January/February 2022 issue right after last October’s Athlon Outdoors Annual Editorial Rendezvous in Victor, Idaho. Our yearly gathering features dozens of manufacturers all introducing new guns and gear. So that means when you see the “As Seen At Rendezvous” tag, you’ll know you’re in for a treat! Speaking of Rendezvous, our long-gun cover features Barrett’s MK22—the most highly-prized sniper rifle used by our nation’s top warfighters.

Our “handgun cover” features the Springfield XD-Mod.2 OSP, Kimber Mako and Taurus GX4 TORO—all of which are included in the “Concealed Carry 360” special section. But the CCW hits don’t end there. We’ve got you covered with other top guns from Wilson, Ruger and more. For our shotgun aficionados, Robert Jordan tests and evaluates Beretta’s new 1301 Tactical—a liable replacement to your current favorite home-defense weapon. And even if you already have a defensive shotgun you absolutely love, you’ll want to take Will Dabb’s advice and load up Winchester’s new Force X2 defensive shotshells, “the finest defensive 12-gauge ammunition money can buy.”

Add in full-length features covering Sig’s awesome P320MAX, some top-tier tactical blades, an out-of-this-world .22 target pistol and five great new air guns, and you’ll see why it will take you more than just a few hours to enjoy this fully loaded issue!

So what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy today!

BARRETT HITS THE MARK – All hail the MRAD MK22—king of special forces sniper rifles

MAMBA KING – Volquartsen’s new Mamba-X is built from the ground up for speed

THE XD-S FOR EDC – Springfield’s new Mod.2 OSP is a tiny but welcome addition to the popular XD family

UPDATE YOUR ACE – Seven ways to make your Galil pistol a true do-it-all

NEW MICRO-COMPACT GX4 – And why Taurus has earned my trust

STOCKPILE – New guns and gear featured at the 2021 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous

CCW OPTICS – Ameriglo enters the red-dot sight market with the Haven RDS

AIR SUPPORT – A look at the top 5 new plinkers, trainers and hunters