Since 2014-15, straight-wall cartridges have seen significant use in several states such as Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. In the past, hunters in these states were only allowed to use shotguns and muzzleloaders during deer season. However, the use of straight-wall cartridge rifles has opened up new opportunities for hunters to take longer-range shots without the […]
Shooting Reviews
Mobile Safe from GOSAFE
Restricting unauthorized access to firearms is an issue firearm owners face when staging their firearms for home defense. Some options work for long-term storage, such as safes, but there are times and places where those solutions do not work due to space constraints or ease of moving the firearm. The Mobile Safe from GOSAFE is […]
3 Ruger 10/22 Mods From Faxon Rimfire
Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle and pistol components, and complete firearms, is celebrating the Ruger 10/22 with their new Rimfire product line. With all the available Ruger 10/22 mods now available, how can you not want to own one? A base-level Ruger 10/22 to start with can be had for roughly $300 […]
Mobile Mag by GOSAFE
With owning and carrying a firearm for defense comes the responsibility to keep it secure. However, many security options are not feasible when users are on the move or when they need ready access to their firearms. GOSAFE has released a solution for mobile security in the form of its upcoming Mobile Mag. “Traditional firearm […]
High Performance Suppressed Hunting Rifle Build
It isn’t too tough to find a good rifle that falls under the “budget” category. In fact, I recently put up a guide on that subject. Sometimes though, you need to dream bigger. Drop the budget restriction, and aim for quality and precision! Let’s take a look at one High-Performance Hunting build and the suppressor that […]
ZeroTech Vengeance 1-6X LPVO: First Look
The Low Powered Variable Optic or LPVO, as we commonly refer to it, is a relatively new development in terms of optics. I have wondered about them and how they stack up to traditional optics and red dots on short barreled rifles. Well, fortunately for us our friends at ZeroTech Optics were kind enough to […]
ZeroTech Optics Thrive HD Red Dot | First Look
The one thing about reviewing firearms and outdoor equipment is you get to test and evaluate a lot of cool gear. One company that I’ve been very excited to see their optics repeatedly is ZeroTech Optics. Recently we reached out to them, and were able to get our hands on our featured optic the Thrive […]
Former Army Delta Commando Prefers The NEOMAG For Spare Mag Carry
Pat McNamara is a 22-year special operations veteran, 13 years were in the U.S. Army’s 1st SFOD-D (Delta). Pat is one of the premier instructors training anyone from secret service to new shooters. Pat McNamara has been using the NeoMag for well over 4 years now. With the experience and background that Pat has, we don’t take his […]
Best Ruger 10/22 Threaded Barrels: Faxon Firearms
For nearly six decades, the Ruger 10/22 has held a prominent place in the world of shooting sports. But what makes it so special, you ask? It’s the fusion of reliability, affordability, and customization that sets this semi-automatic rifle apart from its competitors. Think of threaded barrels as the ‘extra spice’ in your shooting experience. Say goodbye […]
OLIGHT Baldr PRO Review: 1350 Lumen Tactical Pistol Light
I often get asked whether I prefer a laser or light mounted to my pistol. And my answer has always been, a light. I prefer to see what I’m aiming my pistol at. If it’s gotten to this point, I better clearly see my target. A light offers situational awareness and can temporarily blind a […]
5.11 Tactical’s Maverick Battle Belt
Battle-belts or duty-belts are one of those pieces of gear gaining popularity for home defense, military/LE, and competition purposes. For the user, these belts allow equipment to be carried around the waistline instead of wearing load-bearing vests (LBVs) or body armor. This option enables people to train “slick” or quickly respond if they hear things […]
Maxim Defense 9mm PCC Review
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a massive resurgence of the pistol caliber carbine, most notably the 9mm PCC. The biggest advantage that the pistol caliber carbine has over any sidearm is stability. We’ve seen some skillful shooters at the local range who can shoot the wings off a fly at 25 yards with […]
Army Ranger Attends Marksmanship Training Center
So you think you have what it takes to be a sniper, eh? Even before my time in 2nd Ranger Battalion, I’ve been fascinated by the notion of shooting targets at great distances. The word Sniper alone had enough mystique and sex appeal to attract a horde of Rangerettes. The Ranger sniper section was a […]
Best Pistol Light: OLIGHT PL-Pro Valkyrie (Review)
The PL-PRO Valkyrie is the rechargeable version of the best-selling pistol light PL-2. Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, the PL-PRO delivers two adjustable outputs; 1,500 and 300 lumens. If you’re looking for the best pistol light and don’t want to break the bank, check out the PL-PRO Valkyrie from Olight.1500 lumens and a 280-meter […]