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So you think you have what it takes to be a sniper, eh? Even before my time in 2nd Ranger Battalion, I’ve been fascinated by the notion of shooting targets at great distances. The word Sniper alone had enough mystique and sex appeal to attract a horde of Rangerettes. The Ranger sniper section was a […]
As 3-Gun competitions continue to sweep across the country with a flurry of popularity and growth, you may be considering to give it a go at some point. Within that decision lies many questions. Where do I compete? Are there different classes? What specific equipment do I need? In the next couple of articles, I […]
Marine Minute provides a brief look into this years marksmanship competition. Photo courtesy of Marines.mil
Before I start my review of the SIG 556R I want to do a short review of SIG’s customer service. I purchased this rifle heavily discounted because of issues with failing to extract and failing to eject. I knew off the bat I’d be sending it to SIG for repairs, and any repair costs would […]
At this years Shot Show, there was a lot of hype surrounding new products within the NEXT pavilion. One such item is a light integrated hand guard from Hardened Arms called “LumaShark”. Hardened Arms, located in the picturesque San Juan Islands of Washington State, is best known for producing a variety of high quality AR-15 uppers […]
Watch as John ‘Shrek’ McPhee explains how to position your firearms within a vehicle and employ them when needed. He then covers when and how to bail out of your vehicle if you need to break contact to seek better cover. He offers accurate real work experience from his deployments in both Iraq and A-Stan […]
If you have been shooting for any period of time you have probably gone through a few different range bags before settling on one. Me personally, I have two different range bag setups. I have one for when I travel for firearms training and another for when I go to my local indoor range. This […]
Each branch of the armed forces, to include the special operations groups, have their go-to eye protection and breaking tribal rules can be rough. So when you must have the protection you need, choosing your own gear can be like your first deployment, your first day on the range or driving around in your first […]
In this shooting tip, I just want to discuss the shooting flinch and how you can alleviate it, if only temporarily. We have all embarrassed ourselves in front of our friends or strangers by pulling the trigger on a rifle or pistol and jolting it forward on an empty chamber or a dud round. Heck, […]
What are you currently using as a range bag? Save time, space, and organize your gear with a bag made for the range. Check out the Oakley Breach Range Bag.
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