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Last year we got to take a look at the LumaShark from Hardened Arms. That rail system included two built-in flashlights which rode nicely integrated to the hand guard. Hardened Arms is at it again with finding new ways to improve the AR15 for law enforcement and personal defense use. Unlike so many other name brands who […]
We used to say, if enough is good, then too many is better, Sensible Prepper Presents: “How Many Magazines Do You Need?” It depends on how hard it is to get replacements. Magazines are expendable parts which wear out. When I buy a gun, I get enough magazines to last the life of the gun. […]
The cause of self-defense is a generally accepted reason for women to learn to shoot. That goal has and continues to introduce many women into the firearms industry. However, as a female firearms enthusiast, I have some additional motivators that get me to the range. In the interest of encouraging more women to consider the […]
Modifying a gun requires research and decisions. One of the most common changes for the Glock is the slide lock. Glock does not call it a slide release, because the design team assumed that you would pull back the slide to release it. Thus, the slide lock is very small because it was intended to […]
Zayin Tactical makes quality suppressors. You can buy one today for $299. How can they do this? There must be a catch. That is the hook in the story. Owner Zack Cross is an Army veteran, a Machinist, a Patriot, and a Constitutionalist. He and his family make cans in America for Americans and they […]
For many of us, shooting is the ultimate hobby; even those who train hard and “live by the sword” often find themselves out target shooting as a way to blow off steam, also known as trigger therapy. For others, there’s a competitive angle- from local shooters to national competitors. One thing nearly all of us […]
This is my Custom AK. I had it made as a sort of hybrid between the AK-74 and AK-105 models. Chambered in 5.45 because I had it built back when 1,080 round spam cans of 7n6 were $130. But I like how similar 5.45 is to 5.56 so the loss of super cheap ammo hasn’t stopped […]
The Bill Drill. Originally developed by Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat, it’s my go-to concealed carry drill. It tests almost everything you need to be proficient at for concealed carry. The only one better is the El Presidente. Simply put, the drill is draw and fire 6 on target under time. Traditionally this was done […]
Pictured above is some NOD’s training in Virginia. We were working with those that “don’t exist” in pitch black darkness, 35-degree weather, all wet and all cold. If you want to be the best, train in the worst conditions so that you’re the best in the best conditions and in the worst. Training in the […]
Spikes tactical lower, BCM 14.5 upper, blah blah blah… What’s on this build isn’t as important as why it’s on here. This is my “I had no prep time and I gotta fight” carbine. I could go with a shorter barrel and suppress it, but in my research and experience, 5.56 comes out of a […]
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