There’s not much that can ruin a shooting experience quicker than getting stuck in a lane near someone with poor range etiquette. Whether you’re a fresh gunny, or a shooting veteran, everyone can benefit from brushing up on proper range etiquette before heading out to a shared shooting location (most of the “rules” mentioned in […]
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Situational Awareness: Getting The Upper-Hand
Situational awareness is very important for being prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. This can make a huge difference in your performance in a fight if you’re aware of your surroundings. People tend to concentrate more on shooting than they do the other things that will actually make you better at employing those […]
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 […]
RocketFFL.com: Get your Federal Firearms License and Get it Right
So, you want to start a gun business but you don’t know where to begin. Your first step to being engaged in the business of firearms, whether selling, making, importing or exporting, is to get yourself an Federal Firearms License (FFL). Working with Rocket FFL, you could have everything you need to get your FFL […]
Off Duty: Are You Ready To Fight For Your Gun?
When you’re off-duty, you need to think through your actions and consider the impact of not having normal police equipment available. The lack of a radio, Taser, or handcuffs reduces options. In a dangerous situation caught on video, an off-duty Albuquerque, New Mexico police officer fights a suspect in a gas station parking lot. Headed home […]
Tactical Living
Webster’s Definition of TACTIC: 1. a device for accomplishing an end 2. a method of employing forces in combat Two or more of these devices or methods would constitute “Tactics”. “Tactics mean doing what you can with what you have.” Saul Alinsky There is a move afoot to ridicule the ubiquitous use of the word “Tactics”. […]
Proof Research Carbon Barrel: Ruger Precision Rifle
Ruger hit the long-range shooting world by storm last year with the introduction of the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). Its affordable entry price and feature-laden modular platform make this firearm a popular choice. Ruger went through great lengths designing their precision rifle to be modular. Allowing the shooter to easily change parts that better suit […]
Improvised throw away edged weapons
Throw away edged weapons or otherwise known as ditch weapons are becoming more and more popular with those that travel. I have been following Ed’s Manifesto on Facebook for some time now and he focuses a lot on knowing the local endemics of your destination. Doing some homework ahead of time on your destination will […]
How to Tie a Lanyard Knot
If you favor lanyards and lanyard beads with your knives, flashlights, and other EDC then knowing how to tie a lanyard knot is essential. However, initially learning how to tie one can be frustrating. Randy over at SoloKnifeReviews has created the best video I’ve seen on how to tie a lanyard knot. He covers everything […]
How to Clean Hiking Boots
You bought your dream hiking boots and they’re finally broken in, but you’ve just come home from a hike and they’re dirty – real dirty. There’s mud on the midsole and dust on the tongue. Do you leave it or go for a deep clean? Clean boots are happy boots. Here’s all you need to […]