Fifty Shades of FDE is a full-time LEO in California with about a decade's service in a very large metropolitan agency. He’s a husband, father, and firearms enthusiast. He is a supporter of the Second Amendment and a proponent of law-abiding citizens’ right to defend themselves with concealed carry permits. He runs his @fiftyshadesofFDE page on Instagram and writes gun/gear reviews on www.fiftyshadesoffde.com - when he's not writing for The Mag Life, of course.

Holosun EPS Carry: Fully Enclosed ECD Optic

The Holosun EPS Carry was the answer to my preferred MRDS for my EDC pistol. It was the final piece of the puzzle for the perfect concealed carry gun in my eyes.

Sig Sauer Romeo Zero: Affordable and Totally Reliable

The Romeo Zero is worth looking at if you're looking for a red dot sight for your Micro Compact pistol that won't break the bank.

Safariland Group Liberator HP 2.0 | Review

Safariland's HP Liberator 2.0 headset is made for professional end users and gun enthusiasts who want a high-quality headset with high-end electronics.

Mantis X Blackbeard X AR-15 Training System

The Mantis X BlackbeardX transfers all of the great things from their pistol training systems over to the AR-15 platform. Here's how it works.

Forgotten Weapons on the Heat Firefight

Ever wonder what you'd get if Ian McCallum of Forgotten Weapons decided to reenact some of the best scenes from the film Heat? Here ya go.

Build a better brainbucket: Bump Helmet Optimization

Tactical Bump Helmets that are designed specifically for low threat and training missions for the special operations community. Those technological updates are now available to everyone in the LE and civilian sectors. Here's how to optimize your bump helmet, whether its a budget or high-end model.

Brownell’s BRN 180S Gen2 Review

The BRN 180S Gen2 introduces .300 Blackout in a 10-" barrel that works with an adjustable piston system that is easily accessible to work whether you are shooting super or subsonic ammunition; shooting suppressed or non suppressed.

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