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Combat shooting fundamentals vs Traditional marksmanship fundamentals For those that intend on training in the discipline of combat shooting one must have a good understanding of the differences between the fundamentals of both combat shooting and traditional marskmanship otherwise known as competition shooting. First we will discuss the traditional marksmanship fundamentals which can also be […]
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The new TV series is based on the hit 2007 movie by the same title starring Mark Wahlberg, who is also the new series’s Executive Producer. “The SHOOTER production team did not want a non-functioning Hollywood prop,” said Matthew Peterson, Ashbury’s Product Development Coordinator. “It was important that the sniper rifle used in the TV […]
It is no secret that I am a fan of Safariland. Their products are always at the cutting edge of development and they keep moving the edge forward. Their latest development, the Equipment-Locking System, has been a big hit in the competitive shooting world. They are now taking this proven design into duty gear and incorporating […]
While there are a number of quality optics manufacturers, few enjoy name brand recognition as widespread as Leupold and Stevens, Inc. A fifth generation family run business, the Beaverton, Oregon based corporation has annual sales exceeding $160 million and employs over 700 people. Leupold has long been known for their quality optics and “Gold Ring” […]
In the security contracting world, keeping a low visibility profile is paramount to both safety and mission success. High Threat Concealment offers several options that will keep your sidearms, magazines, radio and IFAK out of sight but within easy reach to mitigate threats. HTC is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the development of […]
Well, I’m still waiting to pick up my Glock 19 (my TS clearance was easier than buying a gun in CA) so had to shoot my friend Mark’s Glock 34. This is a beautiful gun. I thought you guys would appreciate a little range time action – Brandon Featured image courtesy of www.flickr.com ABOUT […]
I began this 3-part series discussing how to build a precision sniper rifle on a budget. This third part of my series is going to talk specifically about having a custom one-off rifle built to the shooter’s specifications. To build a custom rifle one must seek a reputable gunsmith to perform this task. Before contacting […]
re·fined adjective: refined with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing. elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste. developed or improved so as to be precise or subtle. For the last three years, I’ve been carrying a gun concealed almost everywhere on a nearly daily basis. This isn’t a long time by […]
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) Always controversial, in recent years we’ve seen more than a few references to the M16’s ability to handle hot climates and dusty environments, and, by extension, its cousin, the AR-15. Considering the battlefield’s gone from the jungles of Vietnam, which generated controversy on how well the platform held up to heat and […]
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