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The Burris RT-6 Riflescope Is Built For Stupid Fast Speed

Originally published on Tactical Life Photo courtesy of Dave Bahde Optics companies continue to refine and improve rifle scopes with the 1-6 power scope growing in popularity. It’s about perfect for 90 percent of what you can do with a carbine. Once 3-gun really took off the 1-6 power scope followed closely behind. Just enough […]

The Inland M30-P .30-Cal Pistol Features Sage EBR Chassis, Arm Brace

Originally published on Tactical Life Photo courtesy of Inland Mfg Inland Manufacturing, the Ohio-based outfit that sells replicas of firearms originally made by the Inland Division of General Motors—but bears no relation to that erstwhile company—has announced its new Inland M30-P .30 caliber carbine pistol. RELATED STORY: Inland’s Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History […]

FBI Awards Hornady a Contract for Its Critical Duty Ammunition

Originally published on Tactical Life Photo courtesy of Hornady It’s time to pop the champagne over at Hornady: the FBI has officially awarded the Nebraska-based outfit a contract for its Critical Duty 40 S&W 175 gr. FlexLock ammunition. RELATED STORY: 9mm or 45 ACP? How the Age-Old Debate Should Really Be Approached “Critical Duty ammunition is the culmination of many […]

Perfect Partner: The Rugged Surge 7.62 Suppressor

Originally published on Tactical Life After blowing up a supposed “auto-rated” suppressor with an M16, I went on a trek to find one that would not have an unscheduled and surprising demise. My research found numerous roads leading me to Rugged Suppressors. I called the company and spoke to Michael Derdziak, one of the two owners, […]

The myth of the 22LR survival rifle cartridge

I have said that if I hear one more person say that the 22 Long Rifle is the best all ’round prepper/survival cartridge, I would challenge them to a duel at 50 paces (my 100 yd pace count is 64 paces). I get an AR chambered in .223/5.56 (basically a heavier 22 going really fast) and they […]

On Site – Grey Ghost Accommodator

Originally published on Breach Bang Clear Jake “Slim” Call, from the News Desk We posted about these back before they were released. In fact, I think we got the news of it nearly a year ago. I just recently noticed the Accommodator has hit Grey Ghost Gear’s web store. Figured I’d let you know in case you missed it. […]

MNKF: Updated lock picking jack knife

Originally published on Breach Bang Clear MNKF: Updated Lock Picking Jack Knife Alexander Crown On this episode of Monday Night Knife Fights we take a look at a modern take on an old classic knife. Back in World War II secret agents were issued a “Jack Knife,” more commonly referred to as the OSS Lockpicking […]

Morgan Koens Rolls Out First Production Knife with Kizer

Morgan Koens is teaming up with Kizer for his first production collaboration, the Salient fixed blade. Fashioned for tactical purposes, Koens says this refined fighting knife can go beyond its intended role and flex into camp chores too. A standout feature on the Salient is its sweeping, full-bellied drop point blade. Previous Kizer fixed blades, beginning […]

CSW: Exclusive First Look at LMT’s ‘Confined Space Weapon’

Originally published on Tactical Life Lewis Machine & Tool’s innovation truly shines with its new CSW, or “Confined Space Weapon.” RELATED STORY — Gun Test: Lewis Machine & Tool’s LM8MWSLTFDE The CSW has a 10.5-inch, integrally suppressed barrel. The 1-in-7-inch-twist barrel is actually 8.2 inches long, with the suppressor making up the remainder. The barrel, gas […]

‘Tanto’ Uncensored: 7 Questions with Benghazi Warrior Kris Paronto

Courtesy of Tactical Life The events of September 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya, took the life of Kris Paronto — a.k.a. “Tanto” — from the most austere and non-permissive environments to the center of a worldwide political controversy and ultimately onto the silver screen. On that fateful night, known to most Americans as simply the Benghazi […]