Stockpiling ammo for a rainy day is a good idea for anyone that owns firearms. It is often criticized as being a prepper hobby or something you do when you are scared of an impending ban on a certain type of ammunition. We saw this take hold a few years ago with the big gun […]
Nighthawk Custom Partners-Up to Release the Agent 2 Pistol
Nighthawk Custom, in partnership with Agency Arms, Railscales, Cerakote, & Hillbilly 223, releases the Agent 2. The Nighthawk Agent 2 is the next evolution of collaboration between Nighthawk Custom, Agency Arms, Railscales, and Hillbilly 223. This continued partnership has given rise to the sleek, tough, expertly engineered and styled Agent 2; the successor of the highly […]
Non-Tactical / Tactical ? Maxpedition Entity™ focuses on discreet carry
Designed around our Non-Tactical / Tactical (NTT) concept, the new Entity™ line focuses on discreet concealed carry for covert operators and prepared citizens who choose to be unnoticed. A sleek, modern
exterior devoid of characteristics typically associated with the “tactical look” masks an interior optimized for organization and situational readiness.
Watch: Increasing your reaction speed: The THOT Vaccine drill
There are many variations of this drill that are done all around the training community. If you aren’t familiar with the up drill, or my variation I’d take a moment to watch the following video. I also discuss increasing your reaction speed and then talk about a simple follow through drill to ensure that we […]
Travis Pike’s Top 5 SHOT Show Picks for 2018
Maybe because its only my second trip to SHOT Show but I am still excited. I even dreamed about Range Day last night. Its that time of year where we start seeing leaks, tiny little sneak peaks and previews of things to come. I’ve gathered my hit list of awesomeness into my Top 5 SHOT Show picks.
How I Came Up With my Top 5 SHOT Show List
Bias. Pure fan boy bias. I don’t need to lie, because bias is going to shine through. These are guns that interest me, fascinate me, and are guns I personally want to own. Will they be the best guns ever? Maybe not, but they made my Top 5 SHOT Show picks because I like them.
FMK Releases New Elite Race Pistols for 3GUN Shooters
FMK Firearms is proud to announce the release of their new Elite Race line of 9mm pistols. The Elite Race 9mm product line has an ergonomic grip that provides a comfortable and secure fit for both small and large hands. The pistol grip also features texturing to insure a firm grip in high-pressure situations
M&P Launches New M&P M2.0™Threaded Barrel Pistols and M&P15-22 SPORT™ Rifles
Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it will showcase its latest M&P pistol and rifle introductions at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning January 23, 2018. Firearm introductions include the new M&P9 and M&P45 M2.0 pistols with threaded barrels, as well as the new M&P15-22 SPORT in Blue Platinum Finish. The […]
Shooting Large Calibers – S&W .500 Magnum
I’m still surprised sometimes to get feedback about shooting large calibers, such as .500 Magnum, from males and females who are uncomfortable with the idea of shooting something like the Smith and Wesson Model 500. Large caliber handguns definitely offer a strong recoil experience, but with the right measures, it’s possible to fire them without […]
Springfield Armory® SHOT Show Schedule for 2018
New products and live event demonstrations in Springfield Armory’s booth (#13151). Springfield Armory will be exhibiting their latest lineup of new products for 2018 during SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Among the new products featured will be the SAINT Edge, the SAINT Pistol, the M1A 6.5 Creedmoor, the XD-E in .45ACP, the 5” and 6” […]
Concealed Carry: Have You Drawn Your Gun?
When Wisconsin first permitted concealed carry, thousands of permit applications flooded the Department of Justice within the first year, my own included. As you may have guessed, the DOJ was unprepared for the tidal wave of response, and sending out permits was backed up for several weeks. While I waited anxiously, checking the mail every […]