We’ve probably all seen the gimmicky use of a laser sight in Lethal Weapon 4 (yes, we’re old so we remember Lethal Weapon 4). Riggs’ use of the then cutting edge and unusual technology was seemingly the stuff of science fiction, making impossible shots easy, and trick shooting child’s play. While it makes for some […]
Continue reading →The M4 carbine is the natural evolution of the venerable M16 rifle. While a true M4 carbine has a barrel of 14.5”, which makes it illegal to own without all manner of stupid red tape, a great number of “M4orgery” carbines exist, which have the magic extra 1.5” of barrel length that turns them from […]
Continue reading →The .22 Magnum is one of those rounds that is actually far more powerful than it might seem at first glance. North American Arms builds a popular mini revolver in .22 mag, Kel Tec builds a carbine and a handgun designed around the .22 mag, and it has long been popular in everything from survival […]
Continue reading →The main issue with most optics is that they are designed for one specific task and while most optics excel in one thing or another, they usually fail at something else. A good long range optic is poor at close range, and a close range optic is poor at long range. So what’s the answer? […]
Continue reading →Buying an EOTech red dot sight for your AR is sometimes a difficult choice. They aren’t cheap, but they are worth every penny and more that you spend on them. To make matters worse, there are a bewildering array of similar yet radically different EOTech sights out there, plus an unholy amount of cheap knockoffs […]
Continue reading →Coyote hunting is an old sport in the United States, as farmers, ranchers, land owners and even urban residents fight back against the constant spread of coyote population. These wily coyotes seem to manage to thrive anywhere there are humans and so pose a constant threat to our livestock and pets. To that end, most […]
Continue reading →The M1A rifle is born from the M14 battle rifle, which in turn was born from that most venerable of American combat arms, the M1 Garand. Because we cannot own rifles with happy switches that allow rock and roll full auto fire, surplus M14 rifles never arrived on the market, which left a strong consumer […]
Continue reading →Aimpoint is one of the finest manufacturers of red dot sights for the AR 15 rifle. They have an extensive line of sights suitable for law enforcement, private security, home defense, hunting or any other legitimate use you might have for the AR 15 rifle. To that end, the question of what the best Aimpoint […]
Continue reading →One of the most common complaints about the AK 47 is that it “can’t hit the broad side of a barn.” These complaints are usually uttered by keyboard commandos, people trained to see the AK as the weapon of choice for Third World peasant soldiers or who have only handled low quality or worn out […]
Continue reading →Jeff Cooper, gun expert extraordinaire, had the concept for the “scout rifle” back in the 1980’s. Cooper envisioned a lightweight, handy rifle that would be suitable for hunting and combat roles. Among the many particular features he ascribed to this concept, one was a forward mounted low power scope. He considered the low power scope […]
Continue reading →Because the AR 15 is used for everything from casual target shooting to serious tactical operations and everything in between, one of the most in demand accessories is a bipod. Bipods help stabilize the rifle by providing a pair of legs which telescope out from under the rifle to provide a ready to go stable […]
Continue reading →It’s important to have the best in protection for your AR15 when you are on the go. Whether you are transporting it to the range, to a show, to a competition, or something else entirely, you want to keep your gun safe from accidental damage in a lightweight and durable case. There are a number […]
Continue reading →One of the beauties of the AR 15 platform is the sheer amount of accessories available for it. Due to its role as a self defense and tactical weapon, there has been a constant demand for lights to mount on a rifle or carbine. Many a home defense and patrol rifle have been fitted with […]
Continue reading →Once upon a time, when you bought an AR 15, you got one with a built in A2 style carrying handle with built in sights, and a matching front sight, just like the US Army used on their rifles, and you liked it. There were no other choices, other than a clunky scope mount designed […]
Continue reading →Three gun competitions are a fun and useful way to gain proficiency with the three primary types of firearms used in personal defense. Running a given course of fire, often with obstacles or particular objectives, three gun matches involve simulated defensive use of a handgun, shotgun and rifle or carbine. Due to the popularity of […]
Continue reading →Many AR 15 rifles are built today with a flat top upper designed to accept optics. Some are even built with a gas block that simply has a flat rail on top, leaving the rifle with no front sight. Many people happily run optics-only rifles, but many people are also looking for the best AR […]
Continue reading →The .308 Winchester (which with minor modifications became the 7.62 NATO) was introduced by Winchester in 1952, and has grown to be one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the world. For practical purposes, there is little difference between .308 and 7.62 NATO, but so much ink has been spilled on that particular topic, […]
Continue reading →Why upgrade your AR 15 trigger? Why not upgrade is the better question. The AR 15 is used for everything from casual target shooting, to hunting, to military and law enforcement use, to personal defense or as a working ranch rifle. Needless to say, making sure you have the right AR15 trigger upgrade for the […]
Continue reading →Since 1974, the Ruger Mini 14 has been a popular rifle with sportsmen, law enforcement and private citizens desiring a reliable rifle. Based off the highly successful M-14 rifle, which inturn was born from the famous M-1 Garand, the Mini 14 is a go to gun for sport shooting, and as a knock about ranch […]
Continue reading →In 2002 an interesting cartridge hit the shooting world by storm. Inspired by wildcatters who had been necking the .22 magnum rimfire down to .17 caliber, the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR), developed in cooperation with Marlin and Ruger, was released to a marketplace eager for a flat shooting, hard hitting magnum rimfire cartridge. Capable […]
Continue reading →When you mention S#!t Hitting the Fan a few different scenarios might play out depending on who you are or the last movie you’ve seen. While there are a variety SHTF, apocalypse, EOTWAWKI scenarios, we’ll explore three scenarios and what I think could possibly be your best option for survival in them. Scenario One: Shelter […]
Continue reading →Being an A5-15 owner with astigmatism doesn’t mean the world of optics isn’t available to you, but it can make finding the right optic a challenge. However, it’s far from impossible. We’ve taken the task of find optics that function well with astigmatism and on America’s favorite rifle. These optics, however, aren’t exclusive to AR-15s […]
Continue reading →Sightmark and Eotech are two famous names in the word of holographic sights, which are a popular alternative to traditional red dot optics. Eotech created the first successful holographic sight and continues to rule the industry while Sightmark was the first to produce affordable holographic sights for those of us not going to war or […]
Continue reading →Nightforce and Schmidt and Bender—when it comes to high-end scope companies, two names reign supreme,. Both companies produce high-quality optics designed to give you the best magnified scope option out there. They’ve been adopted by military forces, including by elite units and police forces worldwide. They produce many different optics, but today we are going […]
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