Richard lives in southern Indiana and has a strong interest in training, modified pistols, optics, and low profile gear/tactics. Some may consider it hoarding or some form of addiction, but he never tires in his pursuits as a stamp and lumen collector!
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By now even those living under a rock have been woken up by a Karen yelling at them to wear a mask. With a global pandemic, masks have taken the world by storm. However, few are sporting a mask like the Ops-Core Special Operations Tactical Respirator or SOTR for [Read More…]
Many renowned instructors are using the B8 target in classes, but do we understand why? In a recent IG live, Steve Fisher went over some reasons we use B8 targets. It is obvious that a target with set dimensions gives a standard. This standard allows us to track our [Read More…]
Ready positions are important. These are the positions we can immediately fight from. The gun is readily accessible AND we are able to cover an angle of exposure. An angle of exposure is an angle from which a threat could present itself. This could be from behind a [Read More…]
Why Medical EDC is always a hot topic, but the importance of medical gear is often overlooked. This might be because it doesn’t seem as sexy of a topic, but it is an important part of the gear we might need. There is a greater probability that we will need to plug [Read More…]
The purpose of carry positions is to have your gun readily accessible, but the scenario prevents direct use. This means you are not in a position to point your weapon at a known threat or place a threat could present itself from, without first moving to a better [Read More…]
Why? One topic that is rarely covered is sling assisted shooting. Sling assisted shooting is simply using the tension from the sling to help stabilize the reticle and provide more precision. Your sling is not just a holster for your rifle. Often people only think this [Read More…]
Surefire X300 Ultras have been a leader in pistol weapon mounted lights for a long time. Some have experienced fitment issues with the A model lights. This can be annoying, but there are easy solutions to the problem. Duck Tape Fixes Everything First, check and see if [Read More…]
Recently the argument of how many rounds to load into an AR magazine has resurfaced. It started with a video by John Lovell you can see HERE. Should you load your magazine to 28, 29 or 30 rounds? Ash Hess, the government and military sales rep for Knights Armament [Read More…]
When transitioning to slung positions, the users need to use their hands for something other than holding their rifles. There are two slung positions, front and rear slung. Today we will discuss some key takeaways on these positions. Front Slung Front slung is a sling [Read More…]
Last year I had the pleasure of training with Tim Marshall at Alliance Police Training Facility in multiple CQB and shooting courses. Tim recently launched a new brand called Defense Mechanisms. His brand offers a very refined option for tactical nylon. Below are some [Read More…]
While it may not be the sexiest topic, the way you manipulate and move with your firearm are huge tells of your experience level. It all comes down to what Varg Freeborn refers to as advanced safety. This is more than simply keeping your finger off the trigger and not [Read More…]
Refining the Accuracy Test For those that have not yet read the full review, I recently did an article on the UIC ADM4 Mod2 that you can find HERE. In that article, I did a brief accuracy test using an Aimpoint T2 and Wolf Gold 55 grain ammunition. The rifle performed [Read More…]
Not JUST a Mount Company American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) makes multiple lines of AR-15s and AR-10s. They recently sent me a Universal Improved Carbine (UIC) ADM4 Mod 2 to review. I did not get 5-10k rounds through it, but I did get approximately 750 rounds to get a [Read More…]
Drawing From Concealment There are endless videos on Youtube and Instagram of people drawing from concealment. Often, the fine details of removing the cover garment or tightening the belt are missed. The excitement of the latest red dot, new pistol, or other [Read More…]
Company Background Tactical Hearing offers an innovative approach to high-end hearing protection for a variety of users. Whether you are involved in aviation, hunting, tactical training or a host of other loud activities, Tactical Hearing offers in-ear protection for [Read More…]
Unity Tactical continues to innovate and brought many of their new offerings to NRA 2019. Talking to Chip, he said people often ask for a Unity version of products already made well by other companies. Instead of making more of the same, Unity’s goal is to provide [Read More…]
Tactical Night Vision Company came to NRA in full form, offering nearly anything the green-eyed shooter could dream of. From Enhanced Clip-On Thermal Imager (E-COTI) to a PVS-31A, many high end goggles were available for attendees to see. However there are also some new [Read More…]
New Holster Offerings Safariland has had a strong focus on bringing more holster options to fit the SIG Sauer P365 and also will be bringing out a new 7378 holster that will fit the Glock 48. There is also a strong focus on RDS holsters due to current trends with new [Read More…]
New Titanium Suppressors Surefire brought two new suppressors for release at NRA 2019. Both are built entirely of Titanium. This has cut the weight nearly in half compared to the weight of their predecessors. Both suppressors were designed for use with bolt action [Read More…]
A good draw stroke is an essential skill for any concealed carrier. While similar, many have their own variation of the draw. I recently attended Handgun Diagnostics with Joe Weyer and Practically Tactical at the Alliance Police Range. There is not “one draw stroke [Read More…]
Shoot houses and Close Quarter Battle (CQB) courses are often accompanied by misconceptions. People are confused with what the courses are about and who they are intended for. They assume the information will not apply to them if they are not law enforcement or [Read More…]
Spring Training Spring is coming and soon training classes will start to pick up. Courses will be available for every budget and shooter. Some will focus on basic safety and cleaning. Other courses will cut tenths of a second off draw time or teach CQB team tactics. We [Read More…]
Advancements in Night Vision Night vision is a high-tech industry that is ever-changing. However, for quite a while we have been stuck with analog technology. While it performs well and advancements are pushing the envelope, you would think by 2019 we would not have [Read More…]
New Flik Magnifiers American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) announced the release of two new magnifiers available May 2019. The Flik3 and Flik5 will provide shooters the option of 3x and 5x magnification. With the increased popularity of flip to side magnifiers it is great [Read More…]
Noisefighter Pads Gel cups can be a great accessory for hearing protection. Noisefighter was founded by Neal Brace, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Made in the USA, Noisefighter produces some very unique gel cups that are a welcome addition [Read More…]
Comfort Combo Qore Performance and Noisefighters teaming up to offer the Comfort Combo. Qore Performance is known for innovative products designed for temperature regulation. Their latest project, IceVent padding, increases breathability while reducing heat injury and [Read More…]
Carly Schroeder Last March, I trained with Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC). For this course, I got the opportunity to partner with Carly Schroeder. #Notagunbunny It was clear that this was not Carly’s first course. Carly’s training resume includes many top [Read More…]
A proper storage solution for a firearm in a vehicle can be as varied as the people who use them. However, many of us must go to gun free areas such as schools, post offices or government buildings which can require us to disarm before entering. Many simply stow their [Read More…]
Many talk about concealed carry and assume it is all about getting a license. Some take it a step further and attempt to prevent printing, but there is far more to concealment than not printing. Some even attempt to achieve the “instafamous” sub-second draw. While a [Read More…]
Shoothouse Partners I recently attended Low Light Partners Shoothouse with Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts. The course was held at the Alliance Police Training Facility. It was a large class of 18 students including many who had never taken a shoothouse course before. [Read More…]
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