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Heath Layman

Heath Layman Heath has been a law enforcement officer in the Great Northwest since 1993 and train as a pistol and rifle instructor for both law enforcement and civilians. He also serves as an advanced armorer on pistols and rifles. If you're looking for training or would like to contact him, he can be reached at [email protected]

The VR80: A modern AR-Patterned Box-Fed Shotgun

The VR80: A modern AR-Patterned Box-Fed Shotgun

Armscor – Rock Island Armory has introduced the modernized version of the VR60 with the new VR80.  The new VR80 is an AR-styled 12 gauge. A  magazine fed beast that looks beautiful right out of the box but was made to be customizable – just like your favorite AR15, the VR80 is sure to please […]

Duty Gear Evolved from Zero9 Holsters

Duty gear evolved from Zero9 Holsters

Zero9 Holsters is a Cleveland, Ohio based custom Kydex manufacturing company.  Zero9 Holsters offer kydex solutions that work for the law enforcement and concealed carry communities. Keeping up with the Times When I started working in law enforcement in 1993 I was issued basketweave leather gear.  It worked but was heavy, maintenance required, and often […]

KeyBar: Keys and accessories organized

KeyBar: Keys and accessories organized

KeyBar A multi-tool key organizer that stops the noise and organizes the clutter; KeyBar. The KeyBar combines the utility and comfort of a  pocket clip knife and places your keys and so much more quietly at your fingertips when they are needed. SHOT Show 2019 SHOT Show 2019 featured a one-day event for vendors that […]

The SNAP: A modular light system from Princeton Tec

A Red, Green, Blue, and White Light Princeton Tec of New Jersey has been making lighting solutions since 1975.  This year at SHOT Show 2019 they are debuting a new RGB SNAP lighting system. Talking with Katie of Princeton Tec made it obvious that she and the employees of Princeton Tec understand and use the […]

Nomad Defense: Subtle changes, big improvements

Nomad Defense: Subtle changes, big improvements

The Glock line of pistols are popular amongst most.  The Glock pistol is also hated by some.  Nomad Defense holds the solution for the rest of us that have to have the Glock or like the Glock but wants some improvements; The Nomad 9. Same General Complaints Everyone seems to complain about a few of […]

Photo of the day: Dads with daughters

Photo of the day: Dads with daughters

Men, don’t be hesitant to bring your daughters into your world! They will most likely surprise you. Pictured is my 16-year-old daughter shooting my Colt AR rifle with Spikes Tactical Compressor upper, Trijicon red dot, Magpul furniture and sling, and InForce light wearing Howard Leight Impact Sports hearing protection improved by Valholl Gear gel ear […]

Photo of the day: If it ain't raining we ain't training

Photo of the day: If it ain’t raining we ain’t training

If it ain’t raining it ain’t training in the Pacific Northwest. Pictured here are the Nomad 9, Glock 19, S&W Shield, Maglula, and KCI USA Glock 19 magazines.

KCI USA Magazines: Affordable and Reliable

An Affordable and Reliable Replacement, KCI USA Magazines KCI USA Magazines offer a solution for you if you need an affordable and reliable replacement magazine for your fantastic plastic Glock pistol. Failure? Probably the Magazine The Glock pistol is undeniably one of the most popular and customizable pistols we’ve ever had.  If you’ve ever encountered […]

Suppress Your Blast with Surefire

Suppress Your Blast with Surefire

Suppress Your Blast and Add an Inch or Two with Surefire Suppressing your blast on a short barrelled pistol or rifle can be a challenge.  You can meet that challenge with Surefire’s Warden Blast Regulator. You can also add a couple of inches, and let’s face it, sometimes we need a couple more inches.  By […]

Tenicore Velo Appendix Inside the Waistband Holster

Tenicor Velo Appendix Inside the Waistband Holster

Tenicor – A Purposeful Design Tenicor thinks outside of the box with a purposeful design and attention to quality.  If you need to conceal a pistol, big or small, turn to Tenicore’s VELO Appendix Inside the Waistband  (AIWB) holster. VELO | ˈWEː.LOː| V. | LATIN means to Hide, Conceal, or Cover The design of the Tenicor VELO holster checks […]

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