Briefing Room: Rehabilitated Gun Snob
Almost 30 years ago, my wife and I were visited by her then 66-year-old father. As a young…
Shape Shifter: MGI MARCK 15 Hydra 9mm Carbine
It has been said that with so many available accessories, the AR-15 family of weapons is like Barbie…
Strive for Precision: Getting the Most From Your Handloads
Basically three components account for an accurate shot from a rifle: the rifle itself, the shooter, and the…
(Almost) Lighter Than Air: Mag Tactical Systems I.C.E. AIR 15
Many years back, I saved my uniform allowance for my first AR-15. It was a Colt SP-1, and…
Briefing Room: Louis
On June 24, 2014, Louis Awerbuck went to join Musashi and Bruce Lee. Born in South Africa, in…
Surviving an Entry: Counter Threat Concepts CQB One
No two ways about it: making entry into a room or building occupied by a hostile person(s), especially…
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…
Briefing Room: Forbidden Fruit
I grew up in a home where firearms were readily accessible. Some were always loaded, some were not.…
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…