Jim Davis served in the PA Dept. of Corrections for 16 ½ years as a corrections officer in the State Correctional Institute at Graterford and later at SCI Phoenix. He served on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), several of those years as a sniper, and also the Fire Emergency Response Team (FERT). For 25 years, he was a professional instructor, teaching topics including Defensive Tactics, Riot Control and Tactical Operations, Immediate Responder, and cognitive programs as an adjunct instructor at the DOC Training Academy. He was then promoted to the title of corrections counselor, where he ran a caseload and facilitated cognitive therapy classes to inmates. His total service time was close to 29 years. He was involved in many violent encounters on duty, including incidents of fatalities. He is a dedicated Christian and attributes any skills that he has to the glory of God.

Remington Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo: A Quick Review

Remington's new version of the Core-Lokt Tipped ammunition seems to have breathed new life into this round. The polymer tip helps aerodynamics, adding and retaining velocity, as well as helping expansion. Pick some up. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with this ammo.

Stevens 907B 12-Gauge Shotgun: An Oldie But Goodie

The Stevens 907B 12-Gauge Shotgun may be old, but boy, is it fun to shoot! Let's take a gander at this oldie but goodie.

The No.4 MK I Lee-Enfield: A Trip To The Range

From 1895 to 1957, the Lee-Enfield was the standard rifle of the British army. It played a huge role as the main battle rifle in World Wars I and II. It even served in Korea.

Remington 870 Vs. Mossberg Shockwave: Which Is More Useful?

Today, we'll take a look at the versatility of the Remington 870 and the Mossberg Shockwave, both in 12 gauge. Why compare two entirely different platforms in the same article? Well, it probably has something to do with the fact that they're two of the most popular 12 gauge shotguns currently on the market and we want to know which is more useful as a utilitarian, do-all gun.

.17 HMR: Is It Reliable?

All in all, the .17 HMR looks like an affordable, realistic small game and target cartridge. What's your take on it?

AR-15 Magazines From ASC and Strike Industries: How Do They Stack Up?

Let's take a look at two trusted and well-known budget AR-15 magazines currently on the market and discuss how they perform.

Stock Options: BCM SOPMOD Mod 0 Stock

Bravo Company has long produced reliable and durable AR products. The BCM SOPMOD Mod 0 Gunfighter rifle stock is no different and, for the price. Here's why this is a favorite to add to your next AR build.

Comparing the Ruger American Predator, Remington 700, and Marlin 336 Rifle

Some might say comparing these three rifles is apples-to-oranges. Is there a place in everybody's battery for a bolt action and lever action? Let's have a look! We'll check out the pros and cons of each rifle to see where each one shines.

The AK-63D and Bulgarian Magazines: A Winning Combination

It looks just like an AK-47, and it basically is. A few years ago, Century Arms began importing parts kits from Hungary to assemble the Hungarian AK-63D, which is that country's version of the AK-47. The particular rifle being evaluated today has an underfolding, metal stock.

ZRO Delta Modulus: Modular Pistol System

I'll be totally honest - when my family member bought this pistol, I'd never heard of ZRO Delta, and I thought it was going to be a low-quality pistol built by a fly-by-night company. But I have to say, it is a quality pistol that is reliable, and about as accurate as any Glock pistol that I've fired. It seems to do Glock about as well as Glock does Glock. Let's say that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this pistol, and the more I shot it, the more highly I thought of it.

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