Spirit of ’76: American Spirit Arms/Defensive Edge Rifle
Almost a year ago I received a special edition lower receiver from Defensive Edge/SLR15 Rifles. It was special…
Training and Tactics: Shot But Not Stopped
Many people are already familiar with the legend of Death Under The Desert Sun. The incident occurred several…
Bulletproof Mind: Application of the Combat Mindset
While it can successfully be argued that bullseye shooting can teach a lot about marksmanship, it is also a fact that marksmanship is but one-third of the Combat Triad (the other two sides being Manipulation/Tactics and Mindset).
Make Mine a Shotgun: Going Strong 100 Years On
Shotguns have been used as combat weapons since the matchlock. The fighting shotgun reached a pinnacle in the "trench gun" of the early 20th century—an 18-inch barreled Model '97 or Model 12 with a bayonet, spraying buckshot into groups of enemy soldiers at close range. United States soldiers used shotguns in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and they are still being used in the Middle East today.
Against All Odds: Designing the Perfect Survival Rifle
The current feeding frenzy on ammunition brought to mind a column I wrote stressing the value of rimfire…
Don’t Tread on Me: Springer Precision Tactical XD Pistol
Both medium and large frame four-inch barreled revolvers were no problem for larger stature personnel, but as dress belts and belt loops became narrower and the FBI’s height requirement was abolished, issue sidearms also saw reductions in profile because of concealment concerns.
Single and Available: New Techniques Revive Single-Action Revolvers
Over the years I have attended numerous “tactical” firearm courses. With the exception of shotgun courses, the firearms I employed were modern semiautomatics, usually fed with high-capacity magazines. Recently, however, I attended a basic handgun course at Gunsite that was sponsored by Hornady, Ruger, Surefire and XS Sights.
No Road? No Problem: International Training Off-Road Driving Course
The ability to safely move from Point A to Point B in rugged terrain is no laughing matter for military personnel operating in such environments as South America, Iraq and Afghanistan. The same is true for law enforcement and rescue personnel operating in the rural portions of all 50 states.
Fight Club: Tactical Response Fighting Pistol Courses
James Yeager is the owner of Tactical Response and served as lead instructor during the courses, with instructor Jay Gibson also keeping the students on track during the four days of training. Yeager and Gibson’s full resumes are listed on Tactical Response’s well-executed website. Both men are imminently qualified to instruct and are dynamic teachers, each with their own style.
Long-Range Lightweight Lethality: Armalite’s AR-30 .338 Lapua Magnum
The .338 Lapua Magnum is a long-range precision tactical cartridge whose time has come. If there are any…