Barrett REC7 : Hard to Kill
Just about every reputable firearms manufacturer makes a version of the venerable AR-15. Whether opting for the traditional…
Briefing Room: DOs and DON’Ts When Training
As I have said many times, the best investment you can make when it comes to firearms and…
Frontline Debriefs: Training in the Rain
This year I conducted nine consecutive weeks of training in the rain. And it wasn’t just rain—we also…
Offbeat: Vang Comp Detachable Side Ammunition Carrier
Very few people know more about the workings of a combat shotgun than Hans Vang, the proprietor of…
The Verdict: Taurus Judge Revolver
The Taurus Judge is a revolver intended to be capable of firing both .410 shotgun shells and .45 Colt pistol cartridges. They seem to be wildly popular, and gun shops have a hard time keeping them in stock. They also appear frequently in glowing reviews in the general gun magazines and on the various shooting shows on outdoor-oriented TV channels.
Long Guns: Remington 870 Police Magnum
Remington 870s tend to catch my eye. A couple of weeks ago I was in the Class III/LE Dealer's shop that caters heavily to law enforcement here in St. Louis. I noticed that he had taken a group of Remington 870 Police Magnum shotguns in trade. I'm always interested in 870 tactical models, so I had a look at them and found they displayed some interesting features.
Small Solutions: Making The Most Of Pocket Guns
An ever-increasing number of lawful citizens are arming themselves with small revolvers and pocket pistols. With this in mind, Gunsite recently ran a two-day course called “Pocket Guns and Penlights” designed around a product seminar sponsored by XS Sight Systems. My Dad, Denny Hansen, and I were invited to attend.