Long Guns: Tac-Con 3MR Trigger System
When firing semi-auto M4 carbines, I’m sure many readers have thought it would be nice to have select-fire…
Duel of the Carbines: M1 Carbine vs. M4
Is the U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M1 still viable in a post-AR world? I began to kick that…
Long Guns: A Century of USGI Shotgun Ammo
When the Winchester Model 97 Riot Gun was issued during the Philippine Insurrection and the Mexican Punitive Expedition,…
Rural Law-Enforcement Snipers: Same Mission, Different Environment
Basically, snipers are snipers. The differences among them are the surroundings they are placed in and how they overcome the difficulties presented to them. Rules of engagement may differ between disciplines, but the sniper must adapt to the situation before him and be able to deliver precise fire at exact moments in order to preserve life. Sniping is a life saving tool.
Pick-Up Challenge: We Double Dare Ya!
Like most gun guys and red-blooded American fighting men, I can’t help but notice the hardware of the locals and police/security forces when I travel. This is partly because I’m interested, but also because you never know when that type/model/series may be the weapon of opportunity in a crisis.
Why a Weapon-Mounted Light: Illuminating the Reasons
During daylight—when 99.9% of training is conducted—targets are pretty easy to see. And identification is easy, as you are most often shooting at the same target you have been shooting at for however long you have been shooting. Discriminating between shoots and no shoots isn’t normally your problem on the square range because the rangemaster will tell you who to shoot, when to shoot, and how many times to shoot.
Don’t Bend the Nail: Carbine Fundamentals with Dynamic Training Strategies
The AR-15 is a platform that is so easy to shoot people often neglect finding their full potential…
U.S. Springfield M1903 Rifle
I’VE always had a special affection for the Springfield M1903, perhaps because the first U.S. military rifle I ever…
Man Skills: Cumberland Tactics Practical Rifle Course
As we’ve seen in the past with gun control legislation, it is an incremental and gradual process, first…
Long Guns: Ithaca Model 37 Defense
The Remington 870 has been so dominant among U.S. combat shotguns for decades that it is easy to…