The Barricade and The Long Gun: Training for the Unexpected
Three days before Thanksgiving in 2017, I responded to a burst of gunfire a couple of blocks from me. Another officer and I located the residence where the shots originated from and, as we approached, the armed gunman exited the house and opened fire on us. After an exchange of gunfire, he ran inside and took cover in the basement. After a nearly two-hour standoff, the wounded gunman surrendered. I’ve taken a lot of lessons from that night – good and bad.
Lancer L5 Warfighter Mag and Plus 6 Extension: A 36-Round Magazine That Works
The Lancer L5 magazine with the Plus 6 magazine extension, is an impressive package. The combination makes for a reliable, quality, and budget-conscious product for AR shooters looking to expand their magazine capacity.
The .50 BMG – The Ultimate Boomer
There are few weapons the average civilian can shoot and own that have the awesome power of the .50. With such a weapons platform, it has unique challenges and considerations.
Scope Over Bore: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
For most of us who shoot at longer range, we get wrapped around the ballistic trajectory of a bullet. But, have you factored in the scope over bore offset when using your rifle? Probably not. Let's discuss what it is and why it matters.
Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen 2 “Huey” — A Versatile Holographic Sight
The Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen 2 "Huey" holographic sight is a fantastic optic on par with other available holo sights. It's rugged, affordable, and is another well-built addition to the quality lineup of Vortex optics.
The Holosun SCS: The Next Evolution of Pistol Optics
Holosun has become a force in the red dot market in recent years. Offering a variety of quality pistol optics, they have progressed into a recognizable and reputable name with affordable pricing. Holosun has continued this trend with the SCS. To begin describing the SCS, we have to discuss what it is — and isn’t.
What happens when you go for the “economy” version of the ACOG? Let's find out just how durable and reliable it is under normal, as well as extreme, use.