U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the selection of the SIG SAUER MCX System for the Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) for the existing M4A1 Carbine. The SIG SAUER MCX SURG System will be an upgrade to the current M4A1 Carbine – a fully automatic version of the M4 Carbine – that went into […]
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Wilder Tactical Pouches and Gear: Stackable, Scaleable, Superior
Wilder Tactical began when an Army Ranger medic modified his issued gear to work for him in the field. The result? Wilder Tactical pouches designed for comfort and efficiency to meet the demands of real world environments. They are universally compatible within the platform and are stack able. They are adjustable for a wide range […]
Shooting Tips: Improving Grip
Having good grip is essential to shooting accurately. A while ago (about a year and a half ago from the time of this post), I recorded a video shooting a Ruger Mark III Target .22 LR pistol. Up to that point, I had often found it more challenging to shoot well with .22 caliber than […]
VG6 Precision Gamma: When A Muzzle Brake Works
Muzzle devices are one of those accessories that can easily frustrate. Prices range from $20 to “You want how much for that?!”. Having tested over a dozen for the AK series of rifles I was hesitant to try something for the Northwest Rifle in 300 Blackout. I knew the A2-style flash-hider had to go, but […]
How the U.S. Army Got Shafted Out of the FN FAL
The FN FAL is one of the greatest battle rifles ever made. Politics caused the U.S. Army to pass on it while nearly every other NATO country in the world recognized its superiority. And the 7.62 NATO is one of the greatest battle rounds ever made. But we needed an intermediate round. Here’s the story. […]
Why You Should Mark Your Magazines and How to Do It
Are your magazines marked? It really doesn’t matter, until it does… Pistol or Rifle magazines eventually give up the ghost. And when they do, they cause weapon malfunctions. It is important have your magazines marked in order to quickly isolate the problem and replace that magazine. About Kit Badger I’m Ivan with www.kitbadger.com and […]
Top 10 Reasons Dry Fire Beats Live Fire Practice
Ask any world class competitive shooter or high speed tactical shooter about dry fire and they’ll tell you that it’s the secret to their success…it’s what separates the men from the boys. But ask a typical Facebook commando about dry fire and you’re likely to hear something along the lines of, “I shoot once a […]
Smoke Wagon by Taylor’s & Co. Brings Back the Old West
Gun-lovers can breathe easily, at least until 2018. The 2016 elections have eased fears that what we want today may be banned tomorrow (Except behind enemy lines in California). We’ve rushed out and bought our AR-15s, normal-capacity magazines, and loaded up on ammo. At least for a little while we can relax and get back […]
CTS Targets: Solid Solutions for Shooting Steel
Shooting steel targets is a valuable option for training and it’s fun. CTS Targets offer innovative solutions to the problems you encounter when wanting to shoot steel without losing the basic needs of superior quality, hard steel, with exceptional value. The target I had the opportunity to test and evaluate was the 8” 3/8” Gong […]
Keeping Your Kids Safe: Firearm Safety is No Accident
Attorney and former Ranger sniper Ryan Cleckner has released a new children’s safety book. His goal: write a book that children would actually want read to them and wasn’t blatantly a “safety book” but instead snuck in the firearm safety message at the end. Even if you don’t have guns in your home, you never […]