Today we’re continuing our journey through the ultralight AR15 build, covering the lower receiver, version 2.0. The upper receiver article is covered here, while the full rifle article is coming next. To recap, originally I wanted to build a tough, accurate rifle that came in under 6lbs, with the suppressor and optic included in that […]
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Shot Placement and Human Targeting | Timers and Switches
As a concealed carrier one of the concepts you need to be aware of is shot placement. Rather than debating on what caliber will do the most damage consider shot placement. Shot placement is king regardless of bullet size. Timers – A timer is started as soon as a bullet impacts the human body. Depending […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.27.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.27.2017 Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is by using a test using the new Special Operations Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Fitness Test. It measures functional fitness for the Special Operators much better than the traditional PT test. Pushups: (1min)      40 minimum +2 points for […]
Small Business Saturday – Highlighting the Little Guy
So Small Business Saturday is upon us and while its an even that doesn’t hold a candle to Black Friday I think it’s an important day for the gun and gear industry. People forget that the gun and gear industry is built on the backs of small businesses. From small FFLs like my favorite, Big […]
Arms Guide Approved Black Friday Gun Deals
Black Friday is soon to be upon us and it’s time to stock up on those Black Friday Gun and Gear Deals. Now you can go to a variety of places to check deals out, including r/gundeals on Reddit, and and Gun.deals aka Slick Guns and have a comprehensive list of Black Friday Gun deals. […]
YRS Inc Partners with IGB barrels for 20% Off
Readers will remember I used a Glock 17 Long Barrel from IGB in my Roni Conversion kit article. From YRS Inc YRS Inc is proud to announce their recent partnership with IGB barrels of Austria. YRS inc, a premium tactical retailer, is now importing IGB barrels into the United States. They are currently accepting dealers […]
Four Firearms Myths: The Bad Guys Believe Them, You Should Not
Ox here with 4 myths about firearms accuracy that bad guys believe and you shouldn’t MYTH 1. You can’t shoot accurately with a (fill in the blank) pistol. Normally, I hear this argument about subcompacts, pistols/revolvers with long heavy triggers, or pistols that have a long double action for the first round and a single […]
GORUCK Padded Field PouchesÂ
One of the best tests of physical endurance is carrying a fully loaded pack setup for combat operations. Most active-duty infantry personnel are tested in this manner through Indoctrination programs, Special Forces selection programs or through testing systems such as the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation; which sets the standard for a forced march at […]
Blue Force Friday: The User Determined Connection Padded Bungee Single Point Sling
The User Determined Connection (UDC) Padded Single Point Bungee Sling is a dedicated single point sling that is both fast and comfortable. The UDC Sling has 2″ inline padding, similar to the Padded Vickers Slings for extra comfort that ends in two sections of bungee. One of the problems with bungee slings is that the rifle […]
NeoMag: American craftsmanship meets neodymium rare earth magnets
by Magnus Ruppert With the alarming rise in number of terrorist attacks on US soil, I have recently delved more deeply into the realm of Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW). As a Law Enforcement Officer the fancy official term is Off-Duty Carry. On-Duty I wear around a weighty Bat-belt all day, which obviously isn’t practical in the […]
