Shooting

Brace Assisted Short Barrel Firearms

An interesting three-way confluence of events is prompting me to reconsider a smoothbore defensive tool that fires shotshells. Minnesota does not permit the ownership of short barreled shotguns unless it’s an unmodified C&R shotgun (rare). Mossberg and Remington are selling “pistol grip only (PGO)” firearms that shoot 12 gauge shotshells. The ATF does not consider […]

Magpul’s Epic GL Enhanced Mag Well Promo Fights ‘Slowing Reload Disorder’

Courtesy of Tactical Life “Promo of the year” thus far goes to Magpul for its recently released GL Enhanced Mag Well video, which apparently helps fight “Slowing Reload Disorder.” Watch the video below to see what we’re talking about. The Magpul GL Enhanced Mag Well itself is a Glock frame magazine well, specifically designed to enhance and […]

An In-Depth Look at the Slide Fire System with Inventor Jeremiah Cottle

Courtesy of Tactical Life In 1934, Congress passed the National Firearms Act (NFA), which, among other things, placed restrictions on the purchase, sale and ownership of what the federal government calls “Class 3” weapons. This classification included firearms that could operate in a fully automatic mode, or in other words, firearms that could discharge multiple […]

MasterPiece Arms Unveils Enhanced Vertical Grip for MPA BA Chassis

Courtesy of Tactical Life You probably know MasterPiece Arms for its fine selection of MPA BA and MPAR rifles, chassis’, pistols, carbines and suppressors — but the Georgia-based company is no slouch when it comes to accessories, too. Case in point: the new Enhanced Vertical Grip (EVG) for the MPA BA chassis. RELATED STORY: Gun Review – MasterPiece Arms […]

Red Rock Tactical Rifle Bag: First Impressions

Red Rock Deluxe Rifle Backpack

The Red Rock Tactical Rifle Bag would have been a huge benefit to our section, not just as a drag bag during a stalk lane, but for everyday use.

Why Carry AIWB?

Appendix Carry: Is It For You? Matt Jacques There are always differing opinions on everything. Best truck, best chocolate, direct impingement or piston, even the old reliable 9MM vs .45. The debate that seems to be getting the most attention over the last couple of years is “appendix or strong side carry?” This is just like the decades-old […]

Introducing the New XD-E Pistol from Springfield Armory

There are some tools so basic, you can’t imagine being without them. But even essential tools can be refined and improved. That’s the principle behind the new XD-E™ the best elements of the world-renowned XD® Series, condensed into a weapon so intuitive, comfortable and accurate, you can’t imagine being without it. The low-effort slide practically racks […]

Bravo Concealment DOS Torsion Holster | New Item

Bravo Concealment is considered by many, the benchmark for high quality, hand-made Kydex holsters. Even Instructor Zero rocks Bravo Concealment and that dude is fast! Having used their Outside the Waist Belt (OWB) BCA holster with my EDC pistol for over a year now, I can confidently report that both long-term durability, functionality and comfort remain a 10 out of 10. […]

Smith & Wesson Now Shipping New M&P15X, M&P15T Rifles

Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson is officially shipping out the latest additions to its M&P AR rifle family, the M&P15X and M&P15T. Both rifles retain the look and operating features of the M&P rifle line, but with the added versatility of the Magpul M-LOK system. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P […]

Savage Arms Rolls Out the New Model 10 GRS Bolt-Action Rifle

Courtesy of Tactical Life There’s a lot going on in the world of Savage Arms. As you’re no doubt aware, the Massachusetts-based company recently introduced its first-ever collection of AR rifles. Now — three months after making its SHOT Show debut — comes the Savage Model 10 GRS bolt gun. Long-range shooters, this one’s for you. RELATED […]