Ken Hackathorn Firearms Instructor Course
Recently I had the honor to attend Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor training taught by Ken Hackathorn. I became…
Zel Custom Tactilite .50 BMG
Zel Custom Tactilite T-2 The latest development is the .50 BMG upper on an AR lower. As I…
Taser International X2
Although it usually takes me several times to remember a mistake enough to correct my conduct, I can…
80% Lowers
With all the media reports about the government trying to take away our Second Amendment rights, interest in…
Feel the Burn: How Temperature Affects Ballistic Performance
Recently I have heard long-range shooters talking about powder temperature affecting external ballistic performance of their favorite cartridge. We all know that the temperature of the air, along with other atmospheric conditions, causes the trajectory to change because of increased or decreased friction in the atmosphere, but what about the burning of the powder at different temperatures?
Piston Power: Replacing the Direct Impingement System
Funny how new words for old technology appear when new technology is introduced. Maybe I’m a little slow,…
Handloading Subsonic Ammo: Is It Worth It?
Suppressors have become extremely popular, and more folks are reaping the benefits of suppressed shooting. They are so…
Pillar Bed That Rifle!: Repeatable Accuracy Every Shot
Over the past 20 years, bedding rifles has developed much like everything else in the gun industry. Most…
In the Gravest Extreme: One-Handed Gun Manipulation
In firearms training and practice, a danger exists of doing all manipulations with the idea that the extremities…
Long Distance Calling: Barrett Optical Ranging Scope
Long before the measuring tools we now take for granted existed, shooters calculated things like distance and wind…