Former Army Ranger Sniper compares bolt vs. semi-auto precision rifles

There is an ongoing debate as to whether someone should purchase a semi-automatic rifle or a bolt-action rifle for long-range precision shooting. There are a few key variances in both which make them very different, and probably contribute to the wide divergence in opinion. Typically, the bolt-action precision rifle is considered more accurate than a semi automatic. However, this depends on numerous factors […]

An Army Ranger’s Agency Arms Glock 34

“Synergy” -noun 1. The interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc. This is a term that expertly describes this Rangers Agency Arms Glock 34 build. I know my way around Glocks. They’ve been my sidearm of choice since ’93 when […]

A behind the scenes look at The SPEC OPS Channel’s Episode 4: Winter Warfare

I’d like to introduce you to Drew Wallace, Executive Producer of SOFREP TV. Drew served in 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducting multiple deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Additionally, he worked for Blackwater Worldwide supporting the Department of State (DOS) during operations in Iraq. He has over 10 years experience in the Defense Industry in research, product […]

Crate Club Review | NITE IZE LED Mini Glow Stick

If you’re into Special Ops guys hand picking badass gear and sending it directly to you, check out The Crate Club. If not, go ahead and click back over to your Pinterest page and read about chalk painting your nightstand. The Crate Club is a monthly subscription model similar to BarkBox but instead of spoiling […]

Paratrooper Loadout: Airborne School

Aside from combat, I am most often asked about my experiences as a paratrooper. To become Airborne qualified (jump wings) you must first attend, and pass Airborne school at Fort Benning, GA. I attended this course directly after Basic/AIT training. However, there were many people in my class that had been in the military for […]

Machine Gun Armory’s SAW-K | Hands-on at SHOT Show 2017

Meeting up with Mike and Austin from Machine Gun Armory (MGA) for some hands-on time with their SAW-K, a much improved version of the old M249 squad automatic weapon quickly became one of my favorite memories from an eventful SHOT show.  In the video below, Chief Operations Officer Austin Lockey walks us through the features […]

First female Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment

After much hemming and hawing, it appears that a female Army officer has graduated from the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) meaning that she will soon be assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment.  When combat arms were opened to female soldiers, we wrote about how the Regiment had done statistical analysis to request a […]

Days of Guns: Glock 19 Carry

I’m a simple guy that likes simple things. The Glock 19 is just that, a simple no frills handgun that has been widely accepted by both law enforcement and militaries worldwide. The less complicated a device is, the less likely it is to fail. Glock has embodied this theory when they designed their famous handgun. […]

Falcon 37 Habu Charging Handle: More than the sum of its parts

When a firearm platform has been around for a little while, major fixes to its shortcomings are addressed.  When a platform has been around as long as Eugene Stoners AR-10/15 has, the big issues have been taken care of and new products offered for that line are either designed to add functionality or to correct […]

Cruxord | A stainless guide rod review

As a product review writer, I find excitement in the big, fancy products just like everyone else.  Equally, I find the little components that incrementally improve the machine to be fascinating.  I don’t believe the next generation of service rifles or sidearms will be a revolutionary leap forward, I believe they’ll be sum of all the improvements […]

Mountain House Foods | Food for the fight

Nearly fifty years ago, the U.S. Army’s Green Berets needed a better option for Long Range Patrol (LRP) rations.  Team Green put out a contract and a company named Oregon Freeze Dry won that bid.  The LRP rations that were produced were freeze dried pre-cooked meals that could be re-hydrated by adding boiling water.  If […]

Draw fast from concealment using the INCOG Holster

If you carry concealed and you’re anything like me, you’ve probably gone through or own a few holsters. We who carry are always looking for the perfect fit. I like the IWB (inside the waistband) style holster, as it reduces printing and generally feels more comfortable. Everyone has a go-to holster in the world of concealed carry, […]