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*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. What if you could only have one rifle? What would it be? What if you need the ability to engage very fast up close and then also shoot out to medium distance? This is where is a Hybrid Carbine shines. A Hybrid Carbine is […]
Norma® is pleased to announce the availability of TIPSTRIKEâ„¢, a new line of hunting ammunition designed for stopping power, excellent energy transfer and penetration deep enough to reach the vital organs of big game. TIPSTRIKE is the ideal hunting ammunition for big game hunters who demand drop-dead results. At the heart of the TIPSTRIKE design is […]
A belt is an important tool in the concealed carriers arsenal. It supports the weapon, gives the holster something to attach to, and of course holds your pants up. Most concealed carriers with a little experience have the salt to invest in a quality belt, specifically a gun belt. Bravo Concealment is well known for […]
Armscor – Rock Island Armory has introduced the modernized version of the VR60 with the new VR80. The new VR80 is an AR-styled 12 gauge. A magazine fed beast that looks beautiful right out of the box but was made to be customizable – just like your favorite AR15, the VR80 is sure to please […]
With attacks on our homeland, we have the responsibility to defend it against all threats foreign and domestic. Politicians and mainstream media are both labeling these weapons anything but what they are. I have personally used these style rifles in the defense of my country and now as a veteran. In the hands of a […]
Photo courtesy of DVIDS To put it simply: the one-point sling is not versatile enough. It’s really good at a specific role, and that is accommodating a direct action based use of the weapon. It is extremely good in this capacity but because it is such a specialized piece of kit, it lacks the versatility of the […]
A Green Beret assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) aims his rifle during sniper training at Fort Carson, Colorado, Dec. 13, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Anthony Torres) Barrett, the famous gun manufacturer, recently won a contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) for its Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifle. The […]
When we have a piece of gear that serves us well during a critical moment, many of us tend to stick with it for a long time.  During my military service as well as a few hunting trips, my issued bipod was reliable.  So reliable in fact, I haven’t kept up on the latest in the bipod market. […]
A couple of years ago, I fostered my interest in long-range shooting by attending classes at Marksmanship Training Center. I purchased a Ruger Precision Rifle and started getting busy throwing rounds out to 1000 Yards. It’s quite addictive and I ended up modifying my rifle with a bunch of bolt-on parts and a new Proof Carbon Barrel. Looking at […]
Anyone who has tried to make notes on a notepad standing outside during bad weather knows the agony of soggy paper. I can say that in my 20+ years of professional work experience from being a deployed USAF Civil Engineer to my current career as an Emergency Manager more than once I’ve tried to decipher […]
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