The AR-15, or Armalite Rifle 15, is America's most iconic weapon. Originally developed in the 1950s to serve the U.S. military, the rifle was later adapted to become the M16, which is still in use by the armed forces today. The M16 was further developed into the M4A1 carbine. It all stems back to the AR-15. More than 5 million Americans own an AR-15, many of them choosing to … [Read more...]
There have been many variants used when applying the term “Tactical Shotgun.” It can be a full sized semi-auto/pump shotgun set up for military/police use. It can involve ghost ring sights, red dot sights or a variety of other optics. Barrel length can generally vary from 18” out to 20” and may or may not include an extended on board ammunition supply such as a sidesaddle or … [Read more...]
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...]
The speed with which a trained attacker can effectively use a knife is often underestimated. Many concealed carriers and law enforcement officers hold the mistaken belief that carrying a gun protects them from a knife attack. As the video shows, this is simply not true. Be aware of your surroundings and watch the hands. https://youtu.be/9igSoJHEdUo … [Read more...]
The difference between cover and concealment is one of the most misunderstood principles in the self defense. When evaluating the use of cover and concealment, we need to understand what they mean and how to identify them. Let’s look at the difference between cover and concealment. Cover: Will stop/deflect rounds for at least a small time. This splits it into two … [Read more...]
Building an AR-15 lower receiver is like putting together a 3D puzzle. Personally, I think that building an AR-15 lower is the most enjoyable and most rewarding part of the AR-15 building process. But, before we get to putting everything together, let's cover the tools and components we'll need. Tools: I have compiled a list of tools that I recommend picking up or borrowing … [Read more...]
