In this article, first, I want to talk to you about the M4A1 and what makes it our bread and butter choice across special operations teams. I will discuss the good and the bad, and why I think it’s here to stay. America The M4A1 carbine entered service in 1994, taking feedback from lessons-learned in […]
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TangoDown Releases New iO Cover for the Trijicon MRO
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Remember TangoDown’s awesome iO cover for the Aimpoint T-1? Well, they’re now making one exclusively for the Trijicon MRO. RELATED STORY: AR Optics – 12 Sights & Scopes to Make Every Shot Count According to TangoDown, the iO protective body armor features integral snug-fitting lens caps capable of being opened or […]
SHOT Show 2017 | A Writer’s Highlights
Well, SHOT show 2017 is in the books and as I could tell, a major success. Range day was a blast (pun intended) and afforded a huge number of firearms and ammunition manufacturers the opportunity to have clients, distributors and the media put hands on the products they want to get out the door. The […]
Cool Protection in the Face of Danger: The IcePlate Story
Inspired by tried-and-true emergency responder protocols known as “Tactical Combat Casualty Care,” Justin Li initially thought to combine first aid science with athletic base layers while on duty as a law enforcement officer in the California desert. Faced with difficult terrain, a formidable adversary, heavy protective gear, and high altitude, Justin was looking to improve […]
Watch: CZ USA concealed carbine backpack
A CZ law enforcement rep gives Spotter Up a demo of a backpack developed as a concealed quick deployment carbine pack with optional body armor slots. Featured image courtesy of cz-usa.com Our teams’ effort at SHOT Show is to secure the best gear for our members. If you haven’t checked out the Crate Club, it’s […]
Damn Near Invisible: The Crye LVS
(Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Damn Near Invisible: The Crye LVS Chris Hernandez I’ve been wearing body armor for over twenty years. From old USMC flak vests in 1989 to my first soft body armor as a cop in 94 to an IBA in OIF 3 to a plate carrier in OEF 9, I’ve spent […]
Brigand Arms Handguards: Cool to the Touch, Amazingly Light, Astoundingly Strong
Brigand Arms makes carbon fiber handguards. The pictures show the revolutionary use of sophisticated materials, but until you handle one you can’t really understand how light they really are. The 9-inch rail weighs only 3.9 ounces without rails or accessories. That’s less than $5 worth of quarters and they are stronger than you can believe. According […]
CMMG’s MkGs GUARD 9mm 3000 Rounds Later: Spoiler Alert…Feeds Everything
The 9mm GUARD from CMMG is an AR-15 pistol caliber carbine (PCC). Not just another Colt clone, the GUARD uses CMMG’s patent pending Radial Delayed Blowback system and is fed from Glock 33 round magazines. The Guard has fully functional AR-15 controls, including last round bolt hold open. The 9mm Guard is available in six […]
When the Army Resisted the M16A2, Part 1 of 3
by Hognose The M16A2 was adopted by the Marines in 1983, and then by the Army three years later, but all of its development was done, largely on a shoestring, by the Marines. For example, the finger bump on the A2 pistol grip? The very first prototype was built up by a Marine officer on […]
After Action Report: Direct Action Group (DAG) – Combat Arts Seminar 2016
A few weeks ago in October I made my annual trip to Southern California to attend my tenth Annual Direct Action Group (Formerly known as Tactical Firearms Training Team) Combat Arts Seminar (CAS). DAG Is run my Max Joseph (a former Marine Recon Sgt. Airborne/Ranger School graduate) along with numerous other military schools. Max has […]
