Against All Odds: Community Emergency Response Team Training
After my first firearms training class in 2011, I promised myself I’d save up money to seek additional…
Switch Rail: Princeton Tec Low-Signature Task Light
People use lights for a variety of reasons. These lights may be in the visual or infrared spectrum,…
Shotmaxx: State-of-the-Art Shot Timer
I admit, I’m an old timer, err, “seasoned shooter.” I shot my first “combat” (now Practical) match in…
Hitting the Sweet Spot: Smith & Wesson Model 69 .44 Magnum
At the 2014 SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson introduced a new revolver—the Model 69. The 69 is an…
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…
Offbeat: Aimpoint Micro T-2
Years ago I attended my first carbine course with a carbine equipped only with iron sights. Being somewhat…
East Meets West: CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM
What if you could have the best attributes of the AR, using the 7.62x39mm cartridge? The most commonly…
Setting Up Your Tactical Carbine: Part I: Stocks, Grips and Sights
One of the many reasons the AR-15 is so popular is its modularity. At first, there were basically…
Lawful Carry: Handgun Combatives CAP Holster
What does Dave Spaulding, 2010 Law Officer Trainer of the Year, do when not engaged in training, writing,…
Knowing the Knife: Cold Hard Facts About Cold Steel
There are many myths floating around regarding knives being used as weapons. This article will address many of…