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Now, however, it would seem Russia’s military is set to begin fielding two new service rifle platforms — and in characteristic Russian style, they appear to combine elements of their Soviet history

Russia’s new service rifles: Soviet firepower with an American flare

Few rifles have achieved the legendary status of the Soviet rifle of choice: the Kalashnikov AK-47. Its price, reliability and .30 caliber stopping power have made it a favorite among gunslingers everywhere from Third World dictatorships to high-end gun collections. Its legacy even continues to thrive in the Russian military today, in the form of the […]

Raw Dog Tactical Holsters: As if There’s Nothing There

The holster market is a busy one. There are the name-brand giants with imported, Chinese made plastic for cheap, your friend down the road who does kydex in his garage, and ultra-premium options that cost enough to mean you won’t be hitting the range anytime soon. Somewhere out there is a Goldilocks brand. If you’ve […]

Concealed Carry – How to Carry: Thigh Holster (Part 1) - TheArmsGuide.com

Ladies’ Concealed Carry: Thigh Holster

Picking out the holster that suits your needs best is half the battle. The other half is learning just how to wear the thing without looking like you’re doing your best duck waddle impression. Finding the right spot on your leg to situate your holster depends on the hem length of your skirt or dress, […]

Action Target’s Everyday Carry Steel Target: the PT Scout

Action Target, famous for innovative target design, has announced the release of a tool-free target system designed to utilize a 2×4, ring louder, maximize portability and allow for predictable splatter patterns. I got a chance to get my hands on the PT Scout. It is strong yet light, collapsible and portable. It is extremely well […]

Do you carry with a round in the chamber?

Carrying with a round in the chamber or not was previously always a debate for me and in the shop I hear all kinds of reasons why some do and others don’t. Almost any professional tells you that if you are carrying you might as well have a round in the chamber otherwise you’re less […]

5 Quick and Easy Trigger Control Tips For Defensive Pistol & Long Range Precision

One of the most important things you can learn as a shooter—especially a defensive pistol shooter or long range precision shooter—is how to press the trigger without disturbing where the sights are pointed. A bad trigger press can cause you to miss man-sized targets at incredibly close distances. When you’re shooting paper in front of […]

KRG Bolt Lift for the Remington700: Little Knob, Big Improvement

The Kinetic Research Group Bolt Lift gives your bolt an enlarged knob for a better grip. This sounds simple, but it makes your Remington 700 work better and faster which is no small thing. This is the best thing you can do for your gun under $30 KRG also has a line of premium chassis […]

Walther PPQ SC Pistol: #GripandTrigger

Walther has long been known for quality handguns. Just take a look at our library of Walther articles and it’s easy to verify. #GripandTrigger has most recently been used as a tag line and for good reason. Ergonomics that feel as if the gun was molded for your hand and an impeccable crisp trigger permit […]

Laser-Ammo LASERPET: Train at Home Without the Cost

I don’t think any of us can get to the range as often as we’d like, at least I definitely don’t. There are a few other training options out there, and one that helped me was tons and tons of dry fire. Laser-Ammo has created incredible systems to get maximum benefit from dry firing. I […]

The Axelson Tactical Blast Shield

Noveske’s Diplomat started an interesting trend in muzzle devices. A device called the Flash Can came to be. The idea behind the flash can is to allow shooters to use their rifles indoors without being the victim of excessive flash and concussion. The main problem being they aren’t super useful outside of indoors close quarters […]