The Sig 320 is going to change the way we think about firearms. Brügger & Thomet (B&T) of Switzerland has announced a new polymer version of their Universal Service Weapon (USW) which uses the trigger module from the Sig 320 as a fire control unit. More than a pistol and not quite a rifle the […]
Real World Origins: Star Wars Blasters of the Galactic Empire
One of the joys gun people get from the Star Wars movies is trying to figure out the REAL LIFE weapons which inspired the blasters of the Rebel Alliance. The coolest Star Wars weapons all started out on the battlefield. The guys at Generation Tech cover the Star Wars Blasters of the Galactic Empire. Watch More […]
Maximize Your Range Time: Firearms Training and Fun
With the recent ammo shortage, finding a way to reconcile firearm training with fun shooting can be a challenge in and of itself. As a concealed carry permit holder, and one who regularly carries, I have a responsibility to maintain proficiency with my carry piece(s). However, my passion for the shooting sports originally sprung from […]
How to Buy A Used Gun: Finding Hidden Value
Value is the main subject I want to address today for those looking to buy a gun, but aren’t aware that a good deal already exists. On the used market, you can find good pistols that have seen little to no use by their previous owners. Some of these guns such as HK, SIG, and […]
Improve Your Handgun Grip: Cut Draw Time in Half and Shoot Faster
In a gunfight or competition, the time from beep to bang doesn’t matter nearly as much as the time from beep to when you make your first effective hit. You simply can’t miss fast enough to win a gun fight…and only effective hits count. And one of the fundamentals of fast first hits under stress […]
An Unexpected Concealed Carry Option: Bersa BP9CC
A 9mm handgun less than an inch wide with 8+1 capacity. This has become nearly the norm for those looking for an easily concealed handgun for carry in hot weather or when utmost discretion is required. It’s easy to think of the 2015 Glock 43, the S&W Shield after its initial recall 2013, but with […]
Real World Origin: Star Wars Blasters of the Rebel Alliance
One of the joys gun people get from the Star Wars movies is trying to figure out the REAL LIFE weapons which inspired the blasters of the Rebel Alliance. The coolest Star Wars weapons all started out on the battlefield. The guys at Generation Tech cover the Star Wars Blasters of the Rebel Alliance. Watch More […]
Five Reasons for the AK’s Legendary Reliability
The Avtomat Kalashnikova obrazets 1974g and its successors have an enviable reputation for reliability, especially under adverse conditions. There are a number of reasons for this, and we’ll go into them in some depth here. First, though, let’s say what is not a cause: It’s not because of blind luck. It’s not because the weapon is orders of magnitude […]
What’s Harder – Ranger School or the Special Forces Qualification Course?
Having a Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab, I get asked all the time which school was harder. The answer is complicated. Both schools are physically and mentally challenging, but in different ways. I generally say that Ranger school sucks more but the Q course is harder. Let me explain more…..and I will do […]
Breaking Target Fixation: Find Your Sights to Win the Fight
How many times have we been told “watch that front sight post!” The truth is that yes you’re supposed to be watching the front sight post, however, the other side of the coin is that you really can’t. When you’re life is on the line watching that front sight post is a major chore. Train […]