In a gunfight or competition, the time from beep to bang doesn’t matter nearly as much as the time from beep to when you make your first effective hit. You simply can’t miss fast enough to win a gun fight…and only effective hits count. And one of the fundamentals of fast first hits under stress […]
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Real World Origin: Star Wars Blasters of the Rebel Alliance
One of the joys gun people get from the Star Wars movies is trying to figure out the REAL LIFE weapons which inspired the blasters of the Rebel Alliance. The coolest Star Wars weapons all started out on the battlefield. The guys at Generation Tech cover the Star Wars Blasters of the Rebel Alliance. Watch More […]
Five Reasons for the AK’s Legendary Reliability
The Avtomat Kalashnikova obrazets 1974g and its successors have an enviable reputation for reliability, especially under adverse conditions. There are a number of reasons for this, and we’ll go into them in some depth here. First, though, let’s say what is not a cause: It’s not because of blind luck. It’s not because the weapon is orders of magnitude […]
Mec-Gar Magazines: Your SIG 228’s Unsung Hero
Mec-Gar makes their new Optimum magazines for twenty-seven different models of handguns. Using advanced materials and re-designed components covered in new anti-friction coating, Optimum magazines for the Sig 228 series pistols and the military’s M11 hold2 18 rounds and extends out just past the bottom of the pistol. The Mec-Gar flush fit 228 magazine holds […]
Freedom Ordnance FX-9 Pistol First Look~WATCH
Not long ago we brought you a first look at the FX-9 from Freedom Ordnance. This 9mm, Glock-magazine fed, pistol-caliber carbine is made from a billet upper and lower and ran anything we could fit in the magazine. Properly scaled for 9mm, the receivers are a touch smaller than your standard AR-15. When Freedom […]
What’s Harder – Ranger School or the Special Forces Qualification Course?
Having a Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab, I get asked all the time which school was harder. The answer is complicated. Both schools are physically and mentally challenging, but in different ways. I generally say that Ranger school sucks more but the Q course is harder. Let me explain more…..and I will do […]
Breaking Target Fixation: Find Your Sights to Win the Fight
How many times have we been told “watch that front sight post!” The truth is that yes you’re supposed to be watching the front sight post, however, the other side of the coin is that you really can’t. When you’re life is on the line watching that front sight post is a major chore. Train […]
Nikon’s New FX1000: First Focal Plane, Feature Heavy
Watch as long-range YouTuber Highjak86 unboxes the new Nikon Black FX1000. An evolution of the BLACK X1000 that won Optic of the Year on TheArmsGuide last year. Upgrades to the Nikon Black FX1000 include laser etched turret markings including direction markings that are apparent to the shooter while on the rifle. Why hasn’t that been […]
DoubleStar ARC 300 Tabletop Review ~VIDEO
DoubleStar caught our attention with their Midnight Dragon. that rifle out of the box is easily one of the most accurate factory rifles I’ve ever encountered. If you’re doubting what a factory rifle can do see our range trip HERE before making any decisions. DoubleStar’s ARC 300 is a rifle of a different flavor. The […]
Rev Interviews Rob Pincus of ICE
I recently sat down with Rob Pincus of ICE training. Rob’s Bio Rob’s a professional trainer, author, and consultant. He’s the owner of the ICE training company. Mr. Pincus has law enforcement experience and has served as an executive protection agent. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Reserve after graduating […]