When Rifles Need a Makeover: SARCO Inc.’s Reproduction G43 Magazine
During WWII, the Gewehr 43 (G43) was the German answer to American M1 Garands and Soviet SVT-40s. Along with parts and accessories, the rifle is highly collecti... Read more.
From Military to Civilian Hands: Civilian Marksmanship Program Delivers on Service Grade M1911A1
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act transferred the remaining M1911A1s still in U.S. Army inventory to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) for sale ... Read more.
Reducing Recoil and Increasing Utility: SYMTAC’s Shotgun Skills Course
Technological progression seems to have pushed shotguns more and more into a niche role, and possibly into obsolescence. Once found in every abode of the Americ... Read more.
Let There Be Handheld Tactical Light
Most prepared citizens carry a handheld flashlight in addition to their firearm. This piece examines some of the current high-output (around 1,000 lumens) tacti... Read more.
Orion Training Group CQB Training: Don’t Outrun Your Processor
By Alton Chiu Close Quarters Battle (CQB), also known as room clearing, is a demanding endeavor that even ordinary citizens may find themselves doing. If we com... Read more.
Building the Israeli Light-Barrel FAL
DS Arms, Inc, provides a one-stop shop for surplus Israeli light-barrelled FALs. They sell both complete rifles and parts kits from which this author assembled ... Read more.
Learning a Combative Mindset: Gunsite Academy’s 223 Carbine Course
Gunsite Academy is the oldest privately operated firearm training institution. Started by the legendary Jeff Cooper, this school prepares students for deadly fo... Read more.
The “Proof” is in the Precision: Proof Research Carbon Fiber Barrels
Conventional wisdom trades barrel weight for accuracy and precision. Proof Research combines these attributes in its composite carbon fiber and 416R barrel. Thr... Read more.
Langdon Tactical Pistol Skills Class: Analytically Driven
Even with the prevalence of instructional videos on the internet, there is tremendous value in hands-on training with an esteemed instructor like Ernest Langdon... Read more.
All the Lumens or Candela: How To Choose a Tactical Light
A race car goes fast but cannot take your children to school. A flight-certified computer supports a mission to Mars but cannot play Call of Duty. Different job... Read more.
