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As an avid fan and occasional participant of motor sports, I appreciate the fine details and skill needed to build a fast, lightweight and capable machine. Exotic materials like carbon fiber and titanium alloy. As well as engineers willing to push the limits of lightweight designs in order to deliver a winning edge for their […]
Short Barreled Rifles or SBR’s are all the rage. While most people concentrate on the barrel of their SBR build, they often neglect the other end of the rifle. The buttstock, one of the three critical interfaces with a shooter’s body can also be shortened for overall compactness. And CMMG has a new twist on […]
Safariland has been in the holster game for quite some time now and has established itself as an authority in the industry. They are world-renowned for their holsters and gear used by Law Enforcement and the Military. When they released a new line of IWB holsters, I was skeptical that they would be any better […]
Kyle Defoor’s teaching methodology is second to none. He takes what he learned as an assaulter in the SEAL Teams and breaks it down for us to learn. There are a lot of instructors out there and videos on YouTube explaining how to clean and maintain your AR15 rifle, but how reputable are they? Kyle is one […]
Hearing protection is a crucial piece of gear to have when working in any noisy environment. And a day at the shooting range can have a detrimental effect on your hearing if not properly protected. “Eye’s and ears” are the first protective items I grab from the range bag as I pull up to the […]
To say the market for striker fired polymer pistols is crowded is an understatement. However, when you look for models with threaded extended barrels and optics ready slides, that market becomes much smaller. This was the situation I found myself in when I got a call from an FFL friend of mine. Telling me he […]
This raw video shows how air assets can support ground forces in a dynamic environment. It appears that the Kiowa pilots try to initially slow down a pair of fleeing Taliban fighters on a motorcycle with warning shots. Maybe to allow the US forces in pursuit to catch up. Possibly because they don’t have clearance […]
I’ve written more than one article in the vein of holster guidance for new shooters. Typically one of my first pieces of advice is to ignore universal holsters. They typically suck. Retention sucks, size sucks, comfort sucks, and they are usually quite cheaply made for an educated audience. As with anything, there are exceptions and […]
Hearing and eye protection are two necessities that should be in every range bag. The sound of a gunshot is so damaging to the human ear that protecting it must be a top priority if you shoot regularly. There are several companies out there offering hearing protection for shooters. From simple foam earplugs to ear muffs […]
Made under stringent specifications, the Maxim Defense MD11 has the robust construction and efficient performance you require, whether engaging close or long-range targets. The MD11 is geared for precision at ranges of over 1000 meters. No matter which build you choose, rest assured, that you are arming yourself with the best. This large frame SR25 […]
The Blade-Tech Classic OWB holster for railed government 1911’s is the last general-purpose 1911 holster you’ll need to buy. It’s not super tactical but is easier to carry for day-to-day activities. Works well for both railed and non-railed 1911s of any barrel length 5 inches or shorter. The holster includes two mounting options that are […]
Lessons Learned in Training I am writing this article as a declaration of war with the modern “Casual Range Culture” and the mindset of the average gun owner. This is, by no means, an attack on any person who chooses to exercise their constitutional rights. Instead, this is the acknowledgment that deep responsibility comes with […]
Tell me about your pistol? This was an interesting topic brought up at the Kyle Defoor 2 day pistol course I attended. This topic was brought up during one of his small break-out sessions he does throughout the day to give your eyes a break from shooting. The usual response to someone asking a dude […]
When I was a member of 2/75 Ranger, we trained with several forms of close air support. A-10’s, AH-64 Apache’s and MH-60 DAP’s. But one particular airframe rained supreme. The AC-130 Spectre Gunship or Ranger God in the sky. Built upon the reliable C-130 aircraft, this gunship has a wide variety of weapon systems and […]