Category: Gear

The Sig Sauer 556 Classic SWAT rifle was Sig Sauers attempt at bringing an updated version of the Sig 550 series of rifles to the North American shooting market. Like the Sig 550, the Sig Sauer 556 never gained traction, It wasn’t a mistake on Sig’s part so much it just was a rifle that […]

We tend to devote a lot of time to discussing firearms, in large part because we love them, but also because they’re an essential tool for the warfighter – and in some cases – for the defense of ourselves and others in a domestic setting.  I carry a full frame 1911 every day, not because […]

he 10mm round has some lore to it and a lot of that has been earned.  The load we tested from Armscor throws a 180gr bullet over 1,000fps to yield over 400ft-lbs of energy.  If you’re not into math that’s more than a .45 acp and about an extra third more than standard 9mm.  The […]

VIDEO: Aguila Minishells: Home-Defense Solution or Marketing Gimmick? The shotgun is an excellent tool for home defense, but if you could double your gun’s ammo capacity and reduce recoil without making any alterations to your gun, wouldn’t you take advantage of it? Aguila’s Minishells make such a promise. But I had a few questions: Will they […]

I work in an office environment and so try to keep things low-key.  Fortunately I also work in the firearms industry so folks don’t freak out on the occasion that I walk down the hall with a carbine or two in hand.  What you see here is my standard pocket load: Bersa BP9CC, phone, car […]

When achieving victory is necessary, even in darkness, the Firefield Vigilance 1-8×16 Digital Night Vision Monocular (FF18000) delivers in a compact package. Able to run day or night, the lightweight and ergonomic Vigilance Digital Night Vision Monocular is built for a variety of outdoor applications. Featuring full color daytime mode and black and white at […]

The Truck Gun Concept The internet is full of discussion concerning the “truck gun” concept. A truck gun is simply a handy gun that you keep in your truck. Many believe the quintessential truck gun to be an old Marlin lever gun chambered in 35 Rem. or 30-30 Win. Others have modernized the concept using […]

Everyday carry gear needs to be practical, comfortable to carry and able to be retained on the body during physical activity. One way to shake things out is to workout with your EDC gear on your person. If at the end of your workout you have a garage sale of gear lying on the ground […]

Have you ever spent four days walking with two guys who love MP5s? Well, I did recently and let me tell you all you here is how every gun should use MP5 mags. Now I realize how I must be when I’m always talking about the 10mm Automatic. I’m joking of course, but our editor […]

I had a chance to sit down with Ernie Emerson from Emerson Knives while at SHOT Show 2017. This was the first time I have met Mr. Emerson face to face and I have to say he is one of the most humble men I have ever met. Just listening to him talk about the […]

Definition I picked up a Scout Squad with my eye on making a DMR. Most of you probably already know but for those who don’t, let’s define a DMR. Wikipedia explains the Designated Marksman’s tool like this: The Designated Marksman Rifle is the weapon used by soldiers in the designated marksman (DM) role. The DM’s […]

I am not an advocate for using drills as primary methods of honing firearms skills, and probably never will be. I see drills as being closer to being parlor tricks than practical skills. That said, a very practiced individual who dedicates themselves to training and practicing to their highest level of proficiency may find the […]