Courtesy of Tactical Life After being in the industry for over 30 years, I have come to appreciate the relationships I’ve made and the opportunities I have been afforded. One of those is the relationships is with the great folks at Gemtech. Last year, I was invited to the company’s facility in Boise, Idaho, to get […]
Suppressors
ATF Releases List of the 10 States with the Most Registered Silencers
Courtesy of Tactical Life It’s that time of year again: the ATF has unveiled its annual Firearms Commerce report for 2017, a comprehensive overview of—you guessed it—the state of firearms commerce in the U.S. RELATED STORY: It’s Time to Get Loud If You Want the Hearing Protection Act to Pass There’s a ton of data to pore […]
It’s Time to Get Loud If You Want the Hearing Protection Act to Pass
Courtesy of Tactical Life Sound suppressors, or “cans,” are devices appended to a firearm to diminish its noise. We strive mightily to mitigate the racket stemming from automobiles, motorcycles, lawnmowers and drunken frat parties, but with firearms, some seem hell-bent on keeping them as noisy as possible. Although sound suppressors unequivocally diminish noise pollution, preserve […]
3 reasons to buy a suppressor for a 5.56 rifle
I get this question quite a bit when people view my videos. Are suppressors necessary? Should they buy one? These are questions that cannot be answered by me alone but I thought we could take some time to talk about why you might buy one of these devices and how it might affect the way […]
2017’s New Suppressor Lineup Is Insanely Versatile
Courtesy of Tactical Life Sound suppressors are becoming more and more popular because of all the benefits they offer shooters. They protect your hearing, won’t spook game and will certainly improve your relationships with your neighbors. Though they still fall under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and consequently are much more regulated at the federal […]
MARCORSYSCOM Releases RFI for M4, M4A1, M27 Suppressors
Courtesy of Tactical Life Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) has issued a request for information (RFI) for commercially available suppressors to be used on the M4, M4A1, and M27 weapon systems chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. RELATED STORY: Silence Is Golden – Deployed Marine Unit Gives Thumbs Up to Rifle Suppressors The RFI, which was released last Thursday, comes just a few […]
Suppressed Armament Systems | Blast Diverter
Those of us who have had the pleasure of shooting suppressed weapons know how much more enjoyable those little cylinders can make the shooting experience. Similarly, we who have stood next to someone on the range who was shooting with a muzzle brake on a magnum caliber or a short barreled rifle will attest that experience is about […]
Can Test: Liberty Leonidas Integral Upper on Seekins, Colt Lowers
Courtesy of Tactical Life It has taken a few years, but the popularity of the 300 Blackout is starting to settle. As the initial hype has faded and ammunition availability increased, its practical value has become more evident. That process is common in the firearms industry, but it’s more intense today thanks to social media […]