If you’ve ever done any shopping for night sights you’ve likely run across the XS big dot sights. I’m a big fan of XS sights, and I have both handguns and rifles with XS sights for a reason. Finally, one of my shotguns is rocking an XS big dot sight. Oh, wait, technically it’s not […]
The New Aimpoint CompM5: Smaller, Lighter, Longer Run Times
Aimpoint, one of the most recognized and trusted names for the last 20 plus years in red dot style optics has recently announced an expansion of their product line. Last week the company did a soft roll out of the new Comp M5, an optic that rumors have it was designed with input from several […]
Grizzly Targets Trifecta AR500 Target: First Look
Grizzly Targets have exploded on the market and are in high demand. So naturally when Grizzly Targets reached out to us and asked if we would like to review their Trifecta AR500 steel popper style targets, we jumped at the chance to put them to the test and send some rounds downrange into them. The […]
Shoot at Home: Laser Ammo Training Systems
There are many reasons to practice at home. Range costs, ammo availability, time availability, defensive tactics, and restrictive range rules can all make good defensive practice difficult, and standing at a bench banging away at a piece of paper gets old. Between schools I’ve attended and my time working as an NRA Certified Handgun Instructor […]
Meopta MRAD 3.0 Red Dot: Built to Last
The market for red dot optics is getting more crowded by the week. This week we have a different brand of optic coming to us, one we don’t hear a lot about, that’s none other than Meopta. When I asked around and dropped the company’s name most people think they are based out of China […]
BLUE FORCE GEAR Unveils Marco Marking Stick Dispenser at USASOC Urban Assaulter Challenge
Blue Force Gear®, the designer and manufacturer of the world’s finest weapon slings and tactical equipment, will sponsor the United States Army Special Operations Command’s (USASOC) 2nd Annual Urban Assaulter Challenge slated for Monday, September 25, through Friday, September 29, at Fort Bragg, N.C. USASOC hosts this event so teams can put their training to […]
Workout Wednesday: Everything Counts High Intensity Interval Training
Cardio training is one of the greatest ways to improve your health. But, what does that have to with firearms and shooting? Everything. Think back to your last visit to the gun range. After launching several hundred rounds out of your favorite weapon, how tired were you when you packed up and left the range? […]
Moms Need Self Defense
It is an ugly thing to consider, but there are men who violently attack mothers. Through nothing more than natural physiology, women are disadvantaged in stature and muscularity to men. Mothers also have an added risk because of their need and responsibility to protect their children. Those without self defense training and tools are even […]
Ambidextrous Performance: Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS ST
When it comes to customizing your AR-15, sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. In my case, the small change of swapping out my safety selector granted me the ability to switch from safe to fire quicker, the ability to customize they way my safety looks, and the ability to engage and […]
First-Ever 50-State-Legal Suppressed Muzzleloader: SilencerCo
For the first time since the National Firearms Act (NFA) was created in 1934, civilians can enjoy suppressed shooting in all 50 states with SilencerCo’s latest innovation: the integrally suppressed Maxim 50 muzzleloader. In addition, this product can be purchased right now on the web with no regulation (no 4473, no tax stamp, no photographs […]