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AR500 Quick Detachment and Deployable IFAK Review

By Riley Bowman / August 23, 2018

If you order this IFAK you can choose from 4 different colors and you can choose which of 4 different Tourniquets you would like included. Remember that having the right gear is important but is only valuable if you have the skills to deploy and use that gear so seek out some good medical training as well.

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Which Soft Body Armor Ballistic Panels Are The Best? [Video]

By Jacob Paulsen / August 22, 2018

Due to the great demand by parents, university students, and professionals for “bulletproof backpack inserts,” I needed to know which ones to purchase for my kids so I set out to do a head to head comparison.

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Tyrant Designs S&W Shield Magazine Extension [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / March 29, 2018

The M&P Shield is unquestionably a popular gun for everyday carry (EDC). But the concealability of these single-stack, sub-compact guns, has created a dilemma: reduced capacity. Magazine extensions that increase…

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Lessons from a Carjacking Caught on Video

By Matthew Maruster / February 23, 2018

Here are some sobering statistics about carjackings in the United States. Each year there are: approximately 38,000 reported carjackings 75% of the time criminals use a firearm These numbers, coupled…

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Head To Head: Barracuda Tactical VS HYVE Magazine Extensions

By Matthew Maruster / January 18, 2018

The struggle is real when trying to balance size and capacity for your everyday carry (EDC) gun. Extended floor plates help add capacity for sub-compacts, and provide some length in…

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Cannae Pro Gear Shield Soft Shell Jacket Review [VIDEO]

By Jacob Paulsen / January 12, 2018

How does the Cannae Pro Gear Shield Soft Shell Jacket stack up? What weather is this appropriate for and does it work for shooters and concealed carry?

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How To Load Your Magazines With Ease

By Matthew Maruster / January 4, 2018

The task of inserting cartridges into a magazine can sometimes be difficult. I wanted to help those of you who struggle with filling your magazines, by putting together a little…

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MantisX Firearms Training System, You’re Going to Want This! [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / November 20, 2017

Regardless of how long we have been shooting, every one of us can improve. Most people will tell you that practice makes perfect. But if you are practicing poor technique,…

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The Sleek, New PL-Mini From Olight [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2017

Last month, Olight made it official. In response to customer demands, they released a mini version of their popular weapon-mounted light, the PL-2 Valkyrie You can read all about my…

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Scanning for Multiple Threats, You May be Doing it Wrong [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / September 19, 2017

Bad guys, especially organized and motivated ones, like those pulling off bank robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and terrorist acts often roll in packs. So scanning and assessing the area for…

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Ruger Issues Recall On Precision Rifle

By Joshua Gillem / August 10, 2017

Ruger has issued a safety recall on one of their popular bolt-action rifles, the Ruger Precision Rifle. Not every Precision Rifle is affected by this recall, just those rifles falling…

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Defensive Sight Review: See All Open Sights on a Glock 27

By Matthew Maruster / July 26, 2017

Over the past year or so, I have made it my mission to investigate many different options for self-defense pistol sights.  There are several intriguing designs I have tested and…

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Teaching Fundamentals and Safety With the UMAREX NXG APX Air Rifle

By Matthew Maruster / July 21, 2017

Firearm safety should be paramount in any responsible gun owner’s mind. Ingraining safe gun handling habits, as well as proper shooting fundamentals in children, is something that every parent (gun…

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Gun Review: FMK 9C1 Gen 2 | Gem or Junk?

By Matthew Maruster / July 18, 2017

Some people who have shot the FMK 9c1 Gen 2 have deemed it the ‘American Made Glock’ and the company itself has made some pretty bold statements about how well…

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Nexbelt Leather Concealed Carry Gun Belt Review [VIDEO]

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2017

Nexbelt: A Gun Belt For the Modern Times? Every so often a product comes along that has the capability of really changing your world … and by that, I mean…

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