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Testing WWII exploding rifle rounds

World War Two was a monumental turning point for the history of our world. The number of countries (and troops) involved, the geopolitical ramifications concerning the outcome and the massive surge in warfare technologies earned the war its nickname “The Big One”. In the clash between the Axis powers and the Allies, there are no […]

Photo of the day: Scout Sniper team remains undetected in their hide site

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, AZ, UNITED STATES Marines with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, lay inside a hide site after constructing it to test its capacity during Weapons Tactics Instructors course here, Sept. 25, 2013. Hide sites are used as positions for Marines to observe and, if needed, fire from. Their […]

Team Multicam: Naval Special Warfare Veteran, Kyle Defoor

Photo courtesy of Defoor Proformance Facebook page I’ve had the privilege of training with Kyle Defoor in his 2 day pistol course. The skills and tactics that he teaches are second to none. With his vast knowledge of tactics, firearms, and combatives you’ll go away having learned something that you can put to use within your own […]

Champion Pivot Traverse Bipod

When we have a piece of gear that serves us well during a critical moment, many of us tend to stick with it for a long time. During my military service as well as a few hunting trips, my issued bipod was reliable. So reliable in fact, I haven’t kept up on the latest in the bipod market. […]

Christensen Arms adds additional caliber and color options to the modern precision rifle

Gunnison, UT – (January 7, 2019) New for 2019, Christensen Arms has expanded the Modern Precision Rifle color options to include a Desert Brown™ anodized chassis. The new color offers customers an alternative to the standard black hardcoat anodize, while retaining the durability of the anodize finish. Additionally, the Modern Precision Rifle is now available chambered […]

“There’s Only One You!” | A children’s gun safety book

Like many lucky-enough-to-be raised in the best parts of American gun culture, my dad made sure my brother and I were well versed in every aspect of firearm safety. Lawyer, “Top Shot” instructor, author and former 1st Ranger BN. sniper Ryan Cleckner has released a kids book aimed at giving parents another avenue to further press […]

Sig Optics Tango 6 Rifle Scope: First Look

Sig Sauer is well known in the shooting world for their finely crafted handguns, rifles and all things that goes BANG. Recently, I was given the opportunity to test a new offering from the renowned firearms manufacturer that makes no noise whatsoever, the Sig Optics Tango 6 rifle scope. Sig Sauer has opened a separate […]

The Killing School | Inside The Worlds Deadliest Sniper Program

“You could say I had cheated death once again, but I didn’t see it that way. Orpheus may have tricked Hades; Ingmar Bergman may have had Max von Sydow play chess with death; but those are only stories. In real life death isn’t something you cheat or outmaneuver. Death is like the wind: it blows […]

Lighten Up: PROOF Research Carbon Fiber Barrels

Looking to lighten up your long gun? PROOF Research may have the barrel solution for which you’ve been searching. According to their website, PR’s goal is to reduce barrel weight, and from there, to improve barrel accuracy and durability. Depending on the caliber and barrel length, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber wrapped barrels provide up to […]

Environmentally Friendly Ammo | The Green Bullet?

I guess all of the depleted uranium and lead we’ve been firing overseas in recent conflicts has got our government concerned. According to Washington, the The Army is switching from lead bullets in many small-caliber arms to “environmentally friendly” rounds. The new green bullets will slowly start to replace the M855 (5.56 mm) and the 7.62 […]