Dry fire is an important element to firearms training off the range. But, while it helps train skills such as, drawing from a holster, changing magazines, and trigger control, it can be monotonous and uninteresting. Fortunately, there are some ways to make dry fire training more interesting, like using the SIRT Dry Fire Training Pistol. […]
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Blue Force Gear Jedburgh Pack: Comfort and Performance
Blue Force Gear has made a respectable name for themselves in the realm of tactical gear. Their Dapper system which employs velcro is quite popular and they began producing accessories for it, but took their time making the packs designed to use it. That seems to be time well spent as I look at the […]
First Look: Regent SP1 Compensated 9mm
The Regent SP1 from LKCI, LLC is a pistol that fills a unique position in anyone’s armory. Full-sized, ported barrel, and built like a tank. LKCI, LLC. is a company that I’ve had my eye on for a while. My interest peaked when they were exploring bringing in the N.B. Inat pistols from Serbia. For […]
Real Avid Carbon Boss Cleaning Tool: First Look
I ran into the scraper tools at the Real Avid booth. I begged them to do a video. I hate cleaning guns and I hate scrapping carbon. This tool makes it easy if not fun. This is a faster, easier way to clean the bolt and bolt carrier. Their new AR 15 tool removes heavy, […]
SIG SAUER Introduces 6.5 Creedmoor SIG HT Hunting Ammunition
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to add a 6.5 Creedmoor round to its line of SIG HTâ„¢ premium-grade, copper hunting ammunition. Like all SIG HT Elite Performance Ammunition offerings, the 6.5 Creedmoor features an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion. The 120gr 6.5 Creedmoor bullet has a muzzle velocity of […]
Purse Carry: Best Option for Ladies’ Concealed Carry?
One concealed carry option available to women is carrying in one’s purse (I suppose it’s also an option for those trendy “man purses,” if you’re fashion forward enough to sport one…). For ladies like my mother, who can’t imagine going anywhere without one of their helpful handbags glued to their side, purse carry could be […]
Visual Patience for Faster Hits: See Better-Shoot Better
Talk about a contradiction in terms! How can you be patient in a hurry? And what is visual patience? Visual patience is simply waiting until you can see to take action. If you’re doing sighted shooting, it means waiting until you can see your sights to press the trigger. It means waiting until you can […]
First Look: Regent BR9 One for the Browning High Power fans!
LKCI, LLC brings us the Regent BR9 for those who love history, but live on a working-man’s budget. The Browning High Power has been in military service since 1935 and was produced for more than 80 years. The name comes from the increased capacity of 13 rounds, nearly doubling what most pistols carried at the […]
Is There a Difference Between .223 and 5.56?
The comparison between .223 and 5.56 isn’t a new one, so there is a lot of discussion to weed through to learn about the two. Ultimately, because they originated from the same cartridge, they are very similar, but that does not mean that they are necessarily interchangeable. This article discusses three key differences between .223 […]
Which Handgun to Buy? How Will You Use It?
As a firearms trainer, one of the most frequent conversations I have with new shooters is some version of, “Which gun should I buy?” The question typically comes from responsible citizens, new or inexperienced in carrying firearms or owning one for home defense I like to start by asking, “Where did you hear about out […]