If a guy's wearing a gun belt, he's probably a combat-style shooter. Reason being, the more you shoot in a combat style — shooting and moving, or shooting at dynamic targets — the more you realize you need a PLATFORM for your firearms. A range bag won't do it. In fact, nine times out of ten, when good shooters show up to shoot at one of my ranges, they almost never bring a … [Read more...]
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Why you want a new .22 TCM
The .22 TCM is the latest wildcat round to begin to gain popularity in shooting circles. It joins a crowded list of other wildcat rounds that are picking up commercial producers. The 6.5 Grendel by Alexander Arms and the .300 Blackout by Advanced Armament Corp and the 5.7MM by Fabrique Nationale are a few of the more popular rounds to make the transition from concept to … [Read more...]
Voodoo Tactical – Discreet Level III Pack
Voodoo Tactical came out with a tidy bunch of new products for 2014. During SHOT Show, Voodoo Tactical rep, Matt, introduced me to some of the new gear. One of the products Matt mentions in the above video is from their Voodoo Discreet line. Those of you looking for a low profile travel bag may find this Discreet Level III pack right up your alley. Offered in bronze, black, … [Read more...]
Vanquest FATPack 7″ x 10″ First Aid Trauma Pack
Every day we log into the computer and read the news headlines we are bombarded with images and reports of violence and chaos all over the earth. In this day and age, many places like a shopping mall or open air markets can turn into a domestic copy of a war zone due to the actions of a few bent on destruction. It's these times where we as ordinary citizens need quality first … [Read more...]
A Simple Inexpensive Trauma Kit for Everyday Carry
When I first started to carry a firearm, the last thing on my mind was a medical plan in case I got shot, or to treat someone who had been shot. In the world we live in today, there is no telling when or where you might run into a life-or-death situation that will require medical treatment while paramedics are on the way. I looked up medical kits, and medical training online, … [Read more...]
Shoot Straight: Caldwell Stinger
Caldwell's Stinger solves some fundamental challenges with rifle shooting. I had been resistant to the use of rests, perhaps as an old Soldiering habit. Train as you fight, so shoot free-hand was the mantra. All of that goes out the window however if you are truly trying to test, zero, or even teach with a simpler experience. All of those require a stable shooting platform … [Read more...]