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Graham Baates

Graham Baates “Graham Baates” is a pen name used by a 15-year active Army veteran who spent most of his time in the tactical side of the Intelligence community including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Army Graham spent some time in the 3-Gun circuit before becoming a full-time NRA Certified defensive handgun instructor. After more than 1,900 hours instructing he now works as an industry writer while curating a YouTube channel on the side.

Stag 10S .308 Battle Rifle: a Little More “Boom” Than “Pew”

Stag 10S .308 Battle Rifle: a Little More “Boom” Than “Pew”

With all they advancements of AR-15s it’s easy to forget that the original intent of Eugene Stoner was to build a battle rifle, not an assault rifle.  The original design, the AR-10 was for the .308/7.62x51mm cartridge.  There are several reasons why that model was droped by the military and the M-16 was born, but […]

Hop up your Glock for $20! Change your safety plunger!

Hop up your Glock for $20! Change your safety plunger!

Glocks are loved and hated for their tune-ability.  Owners are constantly in pursuit of that promised “Perfection”.  Fortunately, there is more than enough after-market available to build a complete Glock without using any Glock parts.  Some of those parts can be a bit pricey for the layman but that’s not true about all.  One part […]

Shooting the perfect group: When stars align

Shooting the perfect group: When stars align

We all go to the range with hopes of besting our last time out.  What happens when you finally do?  Let’s say your significant other shoots an amazing group, then you follow suit, and get it all on camera: what do you do then? It’s what we always dream of, but never seems to happen.  […]

SIG Elite 9mm Performance Ammunition

SIG Elite 9mm Performance Ammunition

Graham Baates and Erika test the SIG EPA 9mm Ammunition115gr FMJ ball ammo to see if it lives up to the SIG name.

5 Minutes Alone with the S.P.S. Pantera

5 Minutes Alone with the S.P.S. Pantera

There are many benefits to getting into competition.  Whether you’re simply tired of the static range, looking to sharpen your skills, or wanting to test them against others in a safe and legal way, competitive shooting offers a lot.  There’s a style and category to fit just about anyone’s budget, interest, and skill level.  A […]

Shoot Straight: Caldwell Stinger Rifle Rest

Shoot Straight: Caldwell Stinger Rifle Rest

Caldwell’s Stinger solves some fundamental challenges with rifle shooting.  I had been resistant to the use of rests, perhaps as an old Soldiering habit.  Train, as you fight, so shoot free-hand, was the mantra.  All of that goes out the window however if you are truly trying to test, zero, or even teach with a simpler […]

9mm MP-40 Grease Gun available in the USA!

9mm MP-40 Grease Gun available in the USA!

The Maschinenpistole 40 or MP-40 is an iconic design that  speaks volumes to gun-lovers around the world.  Be it from history books, video games, or movies several of us have come to love what was one of the first practical submachineguns.  Commonly mistakenly referred to as the “Schmeisser” the grease-gun looking 9mm is just one […]

Hardened Arms: Crucible and Linear Muzzle Compensator

Hardened Arms: Crucible and Linear Muzzle Compensator

Last year we got to take a look at the LumaShark from Hardened Arms.  That rail system included two built-in flashlights which rode nicely integrated to the hand guard.  Hardened Arms is at it again with finding new ways to improve the AR15 for law enforcement and personal defense use.  Unlike so many other name brands who […]

Elite Survival Systems Airline Transport Pack

Elite Survival Systems has produced another option for discreet firearms transportation with their Airline Transport Pack.  When law-abiding citizens need to move their firearm from point A to point B it can be an intimidating task.  Each state has their own set of rules which may or may not vary if the person transporting the […]

The Jard J68 is made from a simple formula. Pistol-caliber carbine = fun. Bullpup = handy. Pistol-caliber carbine bullpup that accepts Glock magazines = Jard J68. In other words, I'm really looking forward to some trigger time with the Jard J68.

Jard J68 Pistol Caliber Carbine Fun: Graham Baates Video

The Jard J68 is made from a simple formula. Pistol-caliber carbine = fun.  Bullpup = handy.  Pistol-caliber carbine bullpup that accepts Glock magazines = Jard J68.  In other words, I’m really looking forward to some trigger time with the Jard J68. Jard is a company based in Iowa and known for their superb triggers.  If […]

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