The day comes for many budget-minded shooters when paper targets on wooden stands just don’t cut it anymore. While paper is king when it comes to shooting groups or getting a good zero, steel reactive targets are perfect for speed/accuracy balance testing. When the moment comes to take a shot on a deer, hog or […]
Tactical
5:11 Tactical RUSH 24 Pack: Superior storage capacity and organization
We’ve all heard of 5:11 right? Long known for being the one-stop shop when it comes to overt tactical gear, 5:11 hasn’t rested on their laurels: they’ve continued to push into new markets as evidenced by their discreet lines of clothing and firearms carry displayed at this year’s SHOT show. Today, I’m writing about their […]
The Peltor 500 Tactical Ear Muffs – A Quiet Riot
Hearing protection is something I rarely give much thought to. It all works reasonably well. From the 99 cent disposables to the Peltor 500 Tactical ear pro I’m currently using. The goal of hearing protection is simple, and it’s in the name. Protect my hearing! One of the joys of living in a western capitalist […]
Gadsden Dynamics Triple-G: A compact, inconspicuous rifle mag carrier
Ohio based Gadsden Dynamics has been producing tactical gear under the philosophy: there is a niche for a lower profile, simplified kit. Using 100% Berry compliant materials (made in the USA), Gadsden Dynamics has engineered some solid gear while firmly adhering to the K.I.S.S principle. Count me unsurprised when Andy (the owner) wanted to send […]
Cover and Concealment: The Difference Can Cause Bleeding
The difference between cover and concealment is one of the most misunderstood principles in the self defense. When evaluating the use of cover and concealment, we need to understand what they mean and how to identify them. Let’s look at the difference between cover and concealment. Cover: Will stop/deflect rounds for at least a small […]
Watch: The Griffon Industries (and some models) Firearms Safety Refresher
We’ve presented the rules for firearm safety in a number of different ways: from think pieces to analysis, from training tips to horror stories, but throughout all of our efforts to help keep our fellow firearm enthusiasts honest and responsible, there’s one thing we never thought of trying: lingerie. Fortunately for all of us, Griffon […]
Best Gun For The SEALs? Sig MK25 vs Glock19
People are so offended by the Glock19 replacing the MK25. Sig and Glock fans argue whether the Navy SEALs are stupid or smart for hours. I doubt this is going to be an argument that will cease any time soon. I want to add my 2 cents on what might be going on here. Our military […]
Are Shooting Drills Tactical Skill-Killers?
What Is A Drill? Drills are a method of repeating something over and over until you can’t screw it up. Courses of fire are timed scenarios that are designed to test our skills and diagnose what we need to work on. If there is one thing that I have learned from my time using guns, professionally or otherwise, […]
Rules for selecting an EDC/concealed handgun
So there are not any actual set in stone rules for an everyday carry handgun, everybody is different and has different situational needs. That being said I typically tend to stick to a set of requirements when it comes to selecting a firearm for an EDC. This has nothing to do with caliber or brand […]
Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade knife: Classic fixed blade built for brute strength
I have carried a Gerber multi-tool for many years and still do so I was excited to check out their StrongArm fixed blade. I got to test it in the field through a couple of training operations and it withstood everything from opening MREs to some light bushcraft in the form of shelter construction. To […]