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During a combative pistol call, I noticed that a few of the students kept saying to themselves quietly, “front sight, front sight, front sight…”  I understood what they were trying to instill into their minds, but I had to keep reminding them that at a distance of 5-10 feet, what does the front sight really mean, […]
Mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects. A mirage is extremely noticeable when observed through optics, such as a spotting or sniper scope, since light rays actually are refracted to form the false image at the shooter or observers location. What causes mirage? Cold […]
The Rogers Glock Slide with a Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) is a great candidate for a duty gun.
Mark Owens, author of the best-selling book No Easy Day, has worked closely with USM4 to create the No Easy Day Special Missions Carbine package. Owens has used his knowledge and experience as an operator at the “tip of the spear” for over 14 years to create the weapon. Every single piece has been selected by […]
There’s been a major breakthrough in the world of AR rifle scopes. In fact, it’s been over 100 years since we’ve seen anything of this magnitude in shooting optics. Special Forces members of the United States military went in search a different kind of scope, a scope that would allow the shooter to adjust the zoom […]
The PHLster ACCESS is a secure, inside-the-waistband holster with muzzle coverage and a 3/4-height ambidextrous body shield. The strut/loop mounting system is ambidextrous and adjustable. It is ideally suited for small-of-the-back, appendix, or kidney carry. It is secure, but easy to move around as conditions change. Let’s define our terms. Small-of-the-back carry falls along the […]
ELCAN produces high-resolution optical lenses for visual reconnaissance, night-vision equipment, and other sighting systems for many NATO militaries. They got their start in 1954, when ELCAN began supplying aircraft gun sights to the Canadian military. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Navy used an ELCAN camera system based on Leica’s technology, with a specially made low-light Noctilux lens. […]
In my previous article and video on how to keep your family safe, I covered my Glock 26 and Glock 17. I’ve gotten several requests to do more in-depth reviews of the gear that was discussed. For this article, we will go into a little more detail regarding the Glock 17, the modifications I have made […]
The single most overlooked item for everyday carry is the lowly flashlight. Not as sexy as the multitool, you don’t need it much, but when you do need it, there is no substitute. The Rogers Rail Lite (RRL) is a very small multi-purpose light which is so easy to carry, it removes all your excuses. […]
UPDATE: There have been some questions about the origin of this FBI statement. As the word of the FBI’s solicitation for 9mm handguns became public, they were hit with a flood of questions from state and local agencies, many who carry .40, about the change. This statement was prepared the FBI Training Division to answer […]
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