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Building Your 24-Hour Get Home Bag
On my daily 30 minute long drives home from work, I would often wonder, “What would happen if it hit the fan right now … and I had to get home on foot?” Lightweight, compact, reliable, effective and...
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New Body Armor for 2021
We’ve come a long way in the development of materials, design styles, ergonomics and comfort when it comes to body armor in 2021. Never before have American citizens had so many options for this...
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Hellcat on a Leash
When the micro 9mm Hellcat was released in September of 2019, it was a huge hit for the concealed carry community. The buzz over the tiny new titan was undeniable, and I just had to experience it for...
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High Tech Gun Safes for 2021
Every responsible gun owner knows that the safe storage of their firearms when not in use is their responsibility. There are many conventional safe storage solutions on the market to choose from, but...
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Sector Optics: High-Tech Hybrid Optics
When it comes to hybrid multi-capable and electronically integrated optics, Sector Optics (a division of the prestigious Torrey Pines Logic brand) has provided consumers with some of the most...
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What’s the Best Reflex Sight Dot Color?
A few years ago as I was wandering the halls of SHOT Show to check out what was new and what was cool. While perusing some optics at the Holosun booth, one of the company representatives handed me an...
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Review: Springfield Armory Stainless Steel TRP 1911
When it comes to 1911s, I have always felt about them pretty much the same way I do about classic cars. They’re beautifully designed, rock-solid in their construction and are from an iconic era that...
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Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP 10mm
From the very first time I shot an XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact chambered in 9mm, I was a fan of the overall size, the host of upgraded features, and quite simply, how it felt in my hands. It simply just...
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Building or Buying? A Case for the SAINT Edge
Over the years, I’ve built up numerous AR carbines and broken them back down again, only to cobble them back together in another configuration later. For those who’ve built an AR or two, we all know...
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Self-Defense and the Law: Tactical & Legal, Part 1
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This piece does not constitute legal advice. You can see part 2 here...
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Self-Defense and the Law: Tactical & Legal, Part 2
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This piece does not constitute legal advice. You can see part 1 here...
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Self-Defense and the Law: Tactical & Legal, Part 3
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This piece does not constitute legal advice. You can see part 1 here...
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Ultimate Gun Belt? Kore Essentials’ Battle Belt Review
I’ve worked with a number of inner/outer belt systems over the course of my firearms training, and I can confidently say that having a solid, well-outfitted, comfortable and capable belt system can...
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First Look: The Hellcat Pro 9mm
At its launch in late 2019, the Springfield Armory Hellcat micro 9mm quickly established itself as a serious player in the CCW/EDC world. This was borne from its appealing combination of compact size...
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Decked Drawer System Review: The Ultimate Truck Storage Solution
If you’re anything like me, you spend a ton of time in your vehicle commuting to work, chauffeuring kids around, running routine errands, and hitting the range for work and play. Over the years, my...
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Vaultek RS800i Biometric Safe Review
Vaultek is known for being at the forefront of the industry when it comes to integrating highly innovative and advanced biometric technology and app-based features for firearms safekeeping and storage...
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Review: Walker’s Silencer BT 2.0 Earbuds
I recently received a set of Walker’s Silencer BT 2.0 wireless earbuds and was excited to give them a try as I had never run earbud-style hearing protection at the range. I was familiar with the...
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Viridian GDO 22 Review: A Green “Red Dot”?
The “red dot” has become ubiquitous. While not that long ago an electronic optic on your rifle would have been rare, today it’s unremarkably common. But, while we tend to call them all “red dots,” is...
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How to Clean the Springfield Prodigy
Maintaining your pistol in a ready and operable state is paramount. When it comes to the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy, I view it as a workhorse of a pistol that is quickly becoming one of my...
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iRay Rico Micro Thermal Scope Review
As a fan of high-tech optics, I was excited to recently receive the iRay USA RL25 Rico Micro 384 12 Micron 25mm Multi-Purpose Monocular for testing. Quite a mouthful, isn’t it? For the purposes of...
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