AmeriGlo IDOT Tritium sights are one of the best high-vis aftermarket sights you can currently purchase. Not only are they extremely visible in full daylight, they also offer bright tritium inserts that allow your eyes to quickly locate the front sight in lowlight situations. They are made of high quality steel with a black oxide […]
The Girl’s Guide to Dress and Skirt Carry
When women find out I am a concealed carry instructor and enthusiast, most look incredulously at me and say, “You don’t dress like a gun girl.” While I appreciate the comment, it shows most women think that concealed carry equates to oversized sweatshirts and jeans. Ladies, femininity and guns aren’t mutually exclusive. Photo: Jacki Billings) […]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Gas Block & Gas Tube
Are you following the AR-15 upper receiver “how to” series? In this post, I will be covering the gas block and gas tube installation with the ones that I chose to purchase for my AR-15. There are a tremendous amount of different low profile gas blocks available on the market today, but these two appear […]
Industry Spotlight: MCARBO for Affordable Upgrade Parts
Who or what is MCARBO ? and why exactly are they being featured here on the site as out industry spotlight segment ? Well MCARBO is a Veteran Owned and operated company that actually designs and makes their own parts, they aren’t just a parts shucking middle man. The St. Petersburg, Florida based company is […]
My Body Armor, My Choice: Member of Congress Introduces a Bill to Ban Body Armor for Civilians
A California congressman wants to keep you from protecting your self and your family. Based on exaggerations and falsehoods, The stated purpose of “The Responsible Body Armor Possession Act,” H.R. 5344, is to ban “the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.” Convicted felons are already prohibited from possessing body armor, so […]
Extreme Recycling Home AR Build: 0% Receiver Made From Soda cans
This guy has some incredible knowledge and skills. Working with recycled aluminum from cans, he makes his own molds, casts a blank and machines an AR lower. Amazing. https://youtu.be/zBWjA_5ptSk There is no end to American ingenuity.
Glock vs 1911? Watch 8 Reasons the 1911 Is Better
It’s no secret, the Glock isn’t perfect. Could there really be 8 reasons why the 1911 is better than Glock? Probably not, but Patrick tries like hell to come up with a couple legitimate reasons in this episode of TFBTV. jj
How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Tools and Components
Building an AR-15 lower receiver is like putting together a 3D puzzle. Personally, I think that building an AR-15 lower is the most enjoyable and most rewarding part of the AR-15 building process. But, before we get to putting everything together, let’s cover the tools and components we’ll need. Tools: I have compiled a list […]
Watch Ruger AR-556: Black Rifle Fun Out of the Box
Building vs Unboxing AR-15 builders are a little nuts. And I am one. We obsess over each build, the nuances of each part, and no rifle is ever complete. Our build projects are always being revised and updated for better or worse. It’s a fun and expensive hobby. But some folks simply don’t want to […]
What to Carry Concealed? Full Size vs. Compact vs. Sub-Compact
Awhile back, we talked about 2 incidents in NYC where it took NYPD 84 rounds to stop an attacker. FBI statistics say that it takes an AVERAGE of between 2.4 and 2.9 rounds to stop an attacker, depending on caliber, but that’s 2.4-2.9 HITS. You might not always make good hits in a dynamic self-defense […]