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I’ve seen some pretty talented shooters making the same basic mistakes at the range. Over and over again, I see (and have fallen victim to) brain farts that should elude all but the most basic shooter. Screws that weren’t properly torqued coming loose in scope rings, spending far too long (and too many rounds) trying […]
It is often said, “it isn’t what you know, rather who you know”. Such was the case when it came to working with Ammo Inc. and their line-up of ammunition products. I had seen a few product announcements over the last year but hadn’t found a place with any (left) on the shelf. Thankfully, Ammo […]
“Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years…”  Noveske Rifleworks of Grants Pass, Oregon has long been known as a premium market, high-quality rifle manufacturer. After the company lost founder John Noveske in an automobile accident in early 2013, many questioned how the company would fare without his leadership. When manager Sherri Johnson (Era3) […]
In this video, I do a little experimental DIY improvement to an aging set of Howard Leight Impact Sport ear protection. With all the empty space inside, it seems like adding some mass to the voids should improve the noise reduction rating (NRR). In part one of the two-part series, I cover disassembly and detail […]
While the 3M-owned Peltor hearing protection brand has gained most of it’s attention from military issued units, their Peltor Sport line-up of ear-pro has been making some local waves of their own. This past SHOT show (January 2018) I had a chance to stop in a check out the Peltor Sport Tactical 300 and 500 […]
For those familiar with big names in either modern firearms training or modern Special Operations history, Larry Vickers is well known. Having retired from 1st SFOD- Delta after a long and storied career, Larry has continued to build upon his legacy as both an equipment developer (Hk416, Vickers sling and others) and as a top-flight […]
The day comes for many budget-minded shooters when paper targets on wooden stands just don’t cut it anymore. While paper is king when it comes to shooting groups or getting a good zero, steel reactive targets are perfect for speed/accuracy balance testing. Â When the moment comes to take a shot on a deer, hog or […]
There are a handful of companies I review regularly, who consistently release products that outperform my expectations on price versus performance. Streamlight Bandit is one of these few, regularly kicking out solid lights at a price that’s tough to beat. Plus, they always ship with batteries included. A small perk, but once you’re used to it, […]
Blue Force Gear has been garnering a lot of attention in the last couple of years (rightfully), mainly for their significant advancements in the design of load bearing equipment. Â Their use of proprietary materials in their ULTRAcomp fabric, as well as their Helium Whisper attachment system and MOLLEminus designs, have generated a new standard for […]
We’ve all heard of 5:11 right? Â Long known for being the one-stop shop when it comes to overt tactical gear, 5:11 hasn’t rested on their laurels: they’ve continued to push into new markets as evidenced by their discreet lines of clothing and firearms carry displayed at this year’s SHOT show. Â Today, I’m writing about their […]
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