With the recent ammo shortage, finding a way to reconcile firearm training with fun shooting can be a challenge in and of itself. As a concealed carry permit holder, and one who regularly carries, I have a responsibility to maintain proficiency with my carry piece(s). However, my passion for the shooting sports originally sprung from […]
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Ruger Reinvents Rimfire Line Up
Over the last 50 years almost everyone who has been introduced to shooting has eventually owned a Ruger 10/22. The curse of having the same product line that has largely unchanged over the last 50 years is that the market has been extremely saturated. The executives and design team at Ruger noticed this and over […]
Choosing a Concealed Carry Pistol – Concealability vs. Capacity
One of the most challenging issues to solve when considering a pistol for concealed carry is managing the trade off between size and capacity. On the one hand, selecting a handgun with a small footprint for CCW makes it easier to conceal (and therefore, less likely to print). However, smaller guns simply don’t have the […]
Gun reviews and Facebook opinions: How to sift through the mess when buying a new firearm
When it comes to purchasing a new firearm, it pays to do your homework. You want to know that you’re getting a reliable platform, that it doesn’t have any glaring safety issues, and that you’re getting a good value for the price you’re paying. The problem is, it can be pretty tough to find that […]
Copper is king for G2 Research ammunition
Special thanks to American Shooters Clarksville for making special range accommodations at their first-class facility. And thanks to Clear Ballistics for providing a ballistics gel block for me to use. G2 Research is an American company that produces a range of ammunition for handguns, rifles and shotguns. They precision machine each round using copper instead of lead. Copper bullets generally hold their profile […]
7 Affordable Rifles You Can Actually Put on Your Christmas Wish List
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life Adding firearms to a holiday wish list can get expensive and leave most disappointed. But there are affordable rifles out there that are realistic wish list items. Every year sees a bumper crop of great new firearms, and 2017 was no exception. From classic bolt actions to modern sporting rifles, […]
Upgrading the Ruger Precision Rifle
Previously I wrote an article about the Ruger Precision Rifle. In this video, I will show you a few minor upgrades that I’ve elected to do to suit my personal taste. The nice thing about this modular weapon system is that it’s loosely based on an AR-15 allowing you to use items that would normally […]
Magpul UBR Stock Install
I have decided to upgrade some features on my Ruger SR-762. Upon initial release there were some complaints about this rifle. Mainly about the trigger, and some difficulty with the provided magazines (Magpul Gen2). Since its release Ruger has addressed these concerns by; upgrading the trigger with the Ruger Elite 452 AR-Trigger (this trigger is […]
Ready to Hunt: 5 Affordable Scoped Rifle Packages
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) Whether you are a new to hunting or a longtime outdoorsman needing a replacement gun, now is a great time to pick up a scoped rifle package. With suggested retail prices starting at less than $400, I don’t think there has ever been a better time to make your gun dollar stretch so far. The […]
These 31 New Tactical Knives Are Built for Hard Use
Courtesy of Tactical Life Every year, the cutlery industry debuts a ton of new models, and as in every past year for the last several decades, I have once more discovered that the death of the tactical knife “fad” is just more wishful thinking by certain traditionalists. If anything, it is picking up speed rather […]