Assume the Position: Ready Positions for the Real World
As an Infantryman in the 1990s, when it came to carrying a rifle for combat, the sole position…
Top Ten Most Neglected Preps: Forget and Regret
When it comes to preparedness, I usually encourage folks to focus on the basics—food, water, first aid, medical,…
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…
Extreme Range Shooting, Texas Style: Ruger SR-762 at FTW Ranch
“Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”— Harvey…
Don’t Fear the Darkness: CMMG .300 Blackout Mk4 Carbine
In the last few years, the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge—also known simply as .300 BLK or 7.62×35mm—has become…
Too Much of a Good Thing? A Logical Look At Magazine Capacity
The last year has renewed a national discussion on magazine capacity, with the hystericals on one side scared…
Briefing Room: Forbidden Fruit
I grew up in a home where firearms were readily accessible. Some were always loaded, some were not.…
The Carbine Secret of the Universe: Bravo Company Mfg. EAG Tactical Carbine Mod 1
The thought of a new black rifle exciting me was a foreign concept. I’m just old enough to…
Against All Odds: Self-Defense in the Non-Permissive Environment
A Non-Permissive Environment (NPE) can mean many things. For the purposes of this article, NPEs are those environments…
Briefing Room: Then And Now
I’ve been involved with firearms and training since 1974. A lot has changed over the years, and I’ve…