With the slow death of print media, the internet has become the gun community’s voice in the 21st century. The sudden introduction of thousands of new faces on YouTube and blogs have allowed us access to information undreamed of even 10 years ago. If you have watched this phenomenon and thought “I could do that” […]
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The PyroVault from THRYM: Armor for Your Zippo
The metal Zippo lighter has been around since the 1930’s. It’s a beloved piece of classic gear but it’s not without fault. Major complaints include the evaporation of fuel, slippery case and lack of an attachment method. Thyrm addresses these issues and takes the traditional metal lighter into the future with the PyroVault. “We had […]
VIDEO: You Trust Your Life With That? Angel Armor Ally One Tested!
The Ally One by Angel Armor measures 0.1″ thick and an 8×12 sheet weights less than a pound. Â They rate it at Level IIIA which is protection from handgun projectiles up to a .44 Magnum. Â Neither plate nor truly soft armor the Ally One slips into your backpack, laptop bag, or tablet sleeve. Â By inserting […]
Get High Volume Training Repetitions at a Reasonable Cost: Next Level Training’s SIRT Pistol
The ever changing political climate has been particularly tumultuous the past few years. Cycles of panic buying and hording guns and ammo have made firearms training very challenging. Fortunately, there are a couple things shooters can do to become more creative about their trigger time to get the training they need for skill survival during […]
Tactical Vision Training Drill For Defensive Pistol, Carbine, and Precision Rifle
I’ve got a deceptively simple vision drill for you today that will help you with both-eyes-open shooting: You can do this drill at home leading up to your time at the range or at the range as a warm-up.Once you’re able to switch back and forth easily when you’re looking at your finger, start stretching […]
Walther PPX – Polymer Doublestack 9mm
The Walther PPX. It’s a hammer fired double stack pistol, chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W. The design closely resembles the PPQ released two years prior. The sizes of both pistols are similar in dimension (the Walther PPX measures 7.3in long, 5.6in tall, and 1.3in wide compared to the PPQ’s 7.1in long by 5.3in tall, […]
Nikon SPUR: Tough Tactical Trucolor Reflex Sight
Nikon has done it again with a quality optic at an affordable price. I suppose making your own glass helps keep cost down. That is what Nikon has done so with their new P TACTICAL SPUR. The SPUR has already been proven in the field and has had great success. A small, light-weight, rugged and […]
WATCH Holster Selection: Considerations for Concealed Carry
During my 1,900 hours as a defensive shooting instructor one of the dominating questions I was asked was about holster selection. In my experience this is the hardest one to answer. I have good news and bad new for you: The perfect holster match for your body shape, selected firearm, carry position, and attire exists. […]
Holosun Technologies HE510C Elite Reflex Sight: Rifle and Shotgun Tough
Holosun Technologies new HE510C EliteReflex sight is a tough red dot optic suitable for any small arms application. Parallax-free and with unlimited eye relief, the HS510C can handle abusive conditions thanks to a  titanium-alloyed, shock resistant protective hood built over a solid T6061-T6 housing. A quick-release mount lets you easily attach the optic to your favorite […]
Long Range Shooting: External Ballistics – Dynamic Stability
If you want to be a proficient in long range shooting, understanding the concept of dynamic stability is very important if you want to place accurate shots at the farthest distance possible, especially if you are shooting close to the maximum effective distance of your rifle. In this article, we’ll see how dynamic stabilization affects […]