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Always Use Protection

I think you’d be hard-pressed to find any shooter that doesn’t understand the need for eye and hearing protection. It’s standard industry practice, most all reputable ranges insist on their use and it’s really just common sense. [Read more…] about Always Use Protection


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February 23, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Hearing Protection, Optics Tagged With: Accessories, Eye Protection, Gear, Hearing Protection, Safety

Know Your Muzzle Attachments

A lot of new gun owners often don’t fully understand the attachment at the end of their barrel and what it can and can’t do. Aside from a sound suppressor (which most everyone can recognize), a lot of these devices look pretty similar and can be hard to tell apart. [Read more…] about Know Your Muzzle Attachments


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January 30, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Hearing Protection, How To, Rifles Tagged With: compensator, flash hider, muzzle brake

Has My Ammo Gone Bad?

For most hunters and sport shooters who use their firearms regularly, you don’t have to give too much thought to your ammo aside from keeping it dry and safely secured when you’re not using it. Beyond that, you’re cycling through your inventory pretty consistently with few issues. Modern, factory-made ammo is very reliable and will last for a long time under the right conditions, however there are instances where you could be pushing your luck.

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June 22, 2020

Filed Under: Accessories, Ammunition, Cartridges, How To, Reloading

Slings and Things for AR-15s

Tactical slings are primarily used to help carry a duty or combat rifle, allowing the operator to keep both hands free for other tasks. While its function may seem simplistic, choosing the right tactical sling and proper attachments requires navigating a myriad of options depending on your weapon choice, purpose, and types of mounting points available. [Read more…] about Slings and Things for AR-15s


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December 26, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Anything AR, How To Tagged With: 2-point sling, 3-point sling, AR-15, Blue Force Gear, Magpul, Rifle Slings, Single Point Sling

Five Great Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for The Gunny in Your Life

Let’s face it. If you are reading this you are like over half of Americans, a procrastinator with your Christmas buying. Conveniently, I know a place that works really hard to have lots of cool stuff in stock for that gun loving person in your life. [Read more…] about Five Great Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for The Gunny in Your Life


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December 11, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Cartridges, Gear Tagged With: .223/5.56, Amend2, Chokes, Christmas, Fiocchi, Hornady, Magpul, RCBS, Sierra MatchKing

Must Have AK Accessories

Recently, I had the pleasure to test the Arsenal AK pistol. I fired the pistol extensively and found a reliable and effective firearm. My to go rifle for many reasons is the Arsenal AK-47 rifle. My choice is an underfolder. The rifle is supplied with a useful sling, oil bottle, and cleaning rod. But a little more than this is needed. The rifle is delivered with a 10-round magazine. There are more choices available. [Read more…] about Must Have AK Accessories


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November 16, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Anything AK Tagged With: Accessories, AK, AK-47, AK-47 magazines, Arsenal Underfolder, Hornady, Muzzle Brakes, Waffle magazines

Review: Maglula BenchLoader

I will admit up front, I am in love with Maglula loaders. Personally, I use the UPLULA for pistols and AR-15 LULA almost daily. I won’t leave for the range without them. The AR-15 LULA unloads magazines and well as loading them. This saves me from ripping up my fingers and nails trying to empty a magazine. [Read more…] about Review: Maglula BenchLoader


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March 14, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: Maglula

Handguns: Choosing the Right Handgun Sights

I have noticed that discussions on combat handgun sights, combat shooting, and handguns are often hi-jacked by those with an embarrassing lack of experience. All they know is what they have read and much of that isn’t accurate. A shooter should study, true, but they should also gain practical experience and meet the instructor half way with this experience. [Read more…] about Handguns: Choosing the Right Handgun Sights


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February 1, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: AmeriGlo, handguns, Sights, TruGlo, XD sights, XS Sights

The Range Bag

One of the inevitabilities, and greatest aspects of our sport, is the accumulation of gear and accessories. Somewhere, deep down inside each of us, is a little devilish voice convincing us to get more stuff. I’ll be the first to admit it; I indulge that little voice often and without apology. Mainly because I have put in the time to select the right range bag and devised a system for packing it. [Read more…] about The Range Bag


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January 17, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Reviews, Video Tagged With: Range Bag

Lasers: The Crimson Trace Advantage

The primary requisite to hitting the target is being able to identify the target, acquire the target with the sights, and hit the target after getting a good sight picture and properly pressing the trigger. It is simple, but it isn’t easy. Crimson Trace Lasergrips go a long way toward closing the accuracy gap. [Read more…] about Lasers: The Crimson Trace Advantage


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December 14, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Lasers, Reviews Tagged With: Crimson Trace, Federal Cartridge, Federal HST, Hydra-Shok, Lasergrips, Lasers, personal defense

Mechanix Wear Gloves — Hand Protection

When hunting, hiking, working, weeding, turning bolts, wild mushroom hunting, moving bags of mulch, pushing through brush, or handling previously live game, a pair of gloves is a handy thing to keep your hands clean, warm, and injury-free. As inexpensive, simple, and handy as gloves are, we often forget about them as essential outdoor gear. [Read more…] about Mechanix Wear Gloves — Hand Protection


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November 12, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: Gloves, Mechanix Wear

Swab-Its Review

I first saw the Swab-its at the 2015 Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and simply didn’t get the concept of them—hmm… disposable foam bore cleaners. Yeah, the concept was cool. However, I wondered why anyone would buy such an expensive single-use product. Like many times in life, I was wrong. I learned my lesson, even though it took me a full year. My mistake was thinking, “Swab-its are a one trick pony.” In actuality, Swab-its are a well made, non-damaging, bore cleaner that can be cleaned and continually reused many, many times. [Read more…] about Swab-Its Review


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October 22, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: gun cleaning, Swab-its

The Science Behind Hearing Protection

It’s right there in the rules posted at any shooting range: All shooters and spectators must wear hearing and eye protection. Most shooters are equipped for compliance, quickly donning whatever earmuffs are inside their range bag. Those who come unprepared can always obtain a set of in-ear foam plugs from the range officer. This is the extent to which most shooters think about hearing protection. They think, I have it and I’m wearing it, so my hearing is protected. But that isn’t always true. [Read more…] about The Science Behind Hearing Protection


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September 11, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Hearing Protection Tagged With: Ear Muffs, Ear Plugs, Hearing Protection, Howard Leight, Safety

The Three-Caliber Glock Conversion

A few years ago, it was fashionable to see stories in the gun books concerning caliber conversions from one caliber to the other. I think the king of these conversions is the 1911. I have fired the 1911 in .22, .30 Luger, 9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, 10mm, .400 Cor Bon, .41 Avenger, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum as a single shot, .45 Super, and the .460 Rowland. Some conversion options are a stunt and not worth the effort. However, if you enjoy such things, they are a pleasant diversion. [Read more…] about The Three-Caliber Glock Conversion

June 21, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Glock, Pistols Tagged With: .22 LR, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, 9mm, Fiocchi, Glock, Hornady, Plinking

Mission First Tactical — New Accessories for 2018

Mission First Tactical is meeting consumer demand with a host of new products. Historically, MFT released of a small number of products each year. However, 2018 is MFT’s year to leap forward with new magazine options, holsters, muzzle brakes, and more. Let’s take a look at what MFT has brought to the market this year.
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May 3, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: AK-47, AR-15, Grip, Holster, Mission First Tactical, muzzle brake, Rail

LaserLyte Trainer Trigger Tyme Laser Pistol Trainers

Since I discovered the LaserLyte laser training system, my home has about the same volume of laser beams bouncing around as your average rock concert or Star Wars movie. That might not be an entirely accurate, however it sure seems that I do a ton of laser training. When cold or rainy days are coming, my indoor laser training train will jump even more. [Read more…] about LaserLyte Trainer Trigger Tyme Laser Pistol Trainers

March 29, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: LaserLyte, Practice, trainer

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