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I recently finished up some initial testing of the TAB Gear Long Action Mag Pouch (LAMP). This will be a quick look as opposed to an in-depth review, due to the fact that in order for the full review to be completed, it must pass the final test: something I think our readers will enjoy. The final testing […]
Rifle scopes are based on refracting telescopes. Using image erector lenses to present the shooter with an upright image, they have two planes of focus where the reticle can be placed, at the focal plane between the objective lens and the image erector lens (first focal plane [FFP]), or the focal plane between the image […]
Some shooters argue that follow-through on the trigger is not important when it comes to fundamentals, due to the fact that, whether the trigger is slapped, yanked, or simply flies off, the bullet has already left the barrel and is now on its way to the target. I disagree. In order for us to understand the importance […]
During a combative pistol call, I noticed that a few of the students kept saying to themselves quietly, “front sight, front sight, front sight…”  I understood what they were trying to instill into their minds, but I had to keep reminding them that at a distance of 5-10 feet, what does the front sight really mean, […]
If you’re a military observer, hunter, or sightseer, there is one product that should always be in your toolbox. A set of dependable binoculars. One of my favorite brands of binoculars on the market is the Vortex line. Within the Vortex line, the Viper and Diamondback are at the top of my list for quality, […]
Mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects. A mirage is extremely noticeable when observed through optics, such as a spotting or sniper scope, since light rays actually are refracted to form the false image at the shooter or observers location. What causes mirage? Cold […]
Unless you have the cinematically aggrandized marksmanship skills of the actors in the movie “Wanted,” shooting the wings off of a fly isn’t happening. But this target and drill will help you improve your accuracy and give you immediate feedback for a self-diagnosis of what your current limitations are. The drill requires you to place three to […]
More often than not, I receive emails asking the familiar question, “Who is the best firearms or weapons instructor?”  That’s a tough question to answer. Most of us have seen the videos presented by men like Instructor Zero, Travis Haley, Chris Costa, myself, etc., but who is the best? In my years of instructing not only in […]
There’s been a major breakthrough in the world of AR rifle scopes. In fact, it’s been over 100 years since we’ve seen anything of this magnitude in shooting optics. Special Forces members of the United States military went in search a different kind of scope, a scope that would allow the shooter to adjust the zoom […]
More often than not while at the range or working with students, I find that on the silhouette-target engagements, the shooter will shoot two center-mass shots and call it a day, returning to the low or high carry to repeat again. As discussed before, there may be times when the engagement will take more than […]
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