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The mighty United States Army teaches four fundamentals of marksmanship. You need to know these to make it through Basic Training: 1. Steady position focuses on grip, elbow placement, rifle butt position, stock weld, bone support, muscle relaxation and natural point of aim. 2. Aiming focuses on sight alignment, eye focus and consistent sight picture. […]
Knives are useful tools. Often when you need a knife, one of your hands is already occupied. Auto knives and assisted opening knives are great. When you’re done with the knife, closing it safely, while your hand is still occupied, can be a pain or even a hazard to put away. RavenCrest Tactical OTF (out […]
The Blauer Clash 6″ Waterproof Boot is a step ahead of other duty boots with technology in a boot that works, is long lasting, durable, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. When I first received my Blauer Clash duty boots, I was on vacation from work for a few weeks. I was impatient to start wearing […]
This week on Tactical Rifleman, I review the basic setup and components of one configuration of my war belt I utilized in the SEAL Teams. Much like the body armor setup video, the war belt is also not a one-size fits all setup. Team guys set up their kit in a manner that both fits […]
Sharp’s Rifle Company made quite the splash among YouTubers when it seemed every channel was reviewing the Xtreme Performance Bolt (XPB). While Sharp’s is known for some of their unique calibers like 25-45 Sharps, the XPB represents a product for the mainstream .223 and .300 BLK shooter. The AR-15 has gone through several evolutions and […]
The .40 S&W has been called “the Ideal cartridge for personal defense”. Does it live up to that title? There have been a lot of folks through the years who thought so and new ammo lines like the SIG V-Crown have pushed the .40’s performance to new levels. Specifically developed to duplicate performance of the […]
The lineage of the 5.45 x 39mm rifle round that is commonly found in the AK-74 rifles all around the world can in a weird way trace its lineage back to the 5.56 x 45mm that NATO and the United States Military uses. Way back in the 1950’s what was then known as the Soviet […]
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 […]
MantisX uses gyroscope motion detectors, computer software, and apps to provide you with expert coaching. Through the magic of technology, that I have no way of explaining on my own, the device records and analyzes every shot you make on your firearm. When I received a MantisX as a gift, I was a bit perplexed […]
The StripLULA is a 10 round 5.56/.223 magazine loader. It weigh’s in at a mere 1.5 oz, has a universal fit, and is military grade. The StripLULA is small (pocket-sized) and lightweight. It is tough and durable; made of glass-filled, UV protected, high-strength polymer. Maglula Ltd is an Israeli company owned and operated by Ran […]
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