The 5.45x39mm Caliber Rifle
The 5.45x39mm cartridge entered production in 1974 alongside the AK-74 rifle that was chambered for it. Much of…
It Takes a Killer
FOR the last six months, the Oxygen Channel has been airing a TV show entitled It Takes a…
Offbeat: SFD Responder
If you carry a gun, you should carry a blowout kit. I know, in Hollyweird the good guy…
Against All Odds: EDC Trauma Kit Basics
Everyone should carry a med kit. If you have made the choice to responsibly carry a firearm for…
Mossberg 590 Shockwave: Short-barreled 12-gauge Revolution
The Mossberg® 590® ShockwaveTM is one of the hottest new firearms to hit the market in 2017. That’s…
SIG Sauer TACOPS in .357 SIG
IN early spring 1994, two hunters and their guide were traversing terrain so difficult they had to dismount…
Smith and Wesson 945 Redux
Shortly after I retired, I became an adjunct instructor at the Smith & Wesson Academy. Retired Massachusetts State…
Savage 110 FCP .338 Lapua
THE Savage Arms 110 FCP platform is often overlooked on two fronts, both as a long-range precision tactical…
Briefing Room: Warning Shots
Recently my attention was brought to a paper published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)…
Old World Meets New: Bergara LRP Elite Bolt-Action Rifle
This is the golden age for enhancing established firearms past what was thought possible only a few years ago. And I’m not talking only about ARs, AKs, Glocks, and 1911s. Even the standard bolt-action rifle is getting a makeover in terms of performance and appearance. This is in large part due to the rise of CNC machining and other cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. The Bergara Long Range Precision (LRP) Elite bolt-action rifle is an excellent case in point.