Front Line Friday #1: The Reality Between Policy and Pavement
A weekly look at duty-grade gear, training, and decisions that have to work on your worst day—not just photograph well on someone else’s best day.
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Is Your EDC a Worthless Talisman?
Editor’s Note: The following article is not intended as legal advice and represents the opinion of the author. Consult all applicable federal, state and local laws. Everybody knows that there are many places where you cannot carry a firearm — even if you’re licensed — like federal bu...
Alex Pretti Shooting Proved the Left Is Lawless — and the Right Is Getting Weak on the Second Amendment
In the rush to condemn unrest — rightly so — too many politicians and commentators are now blurring constitutional lines that should never be crossed.
First Look: Polished Blued SA-35 9mm
Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate wri...
Precision Rifle Shooting for Beginners – Critical Gear with Jeremy Tye
We recently sat down with professional precision shooter Jeremy Tye to learn more about what it takes to get into precision gas gun shooting and advice on rifles, ammo, and more. In this article, we talk about the mission-critical accessories you need to get started and the best way to get your f...
Dave Wilson of D. Wilson Manufacturing on Building an AR-15, Common Mistakes, and More
Dave Wilson of D. Wilson Manufacturing is a true master of his craft, whether it be pin & welding, upper and lower assembly, shortening a barrel, custom modifications, and more. In this article, we sit down with Wilson to discuss building an AR-15, mistakes to avoid, when to seek help, quali...
Precision Gas Gun Shooting Basics with Jeremy Tye
AR enthusiasts seeking new challenges and excitement can find themselves venturing into the world of long-range, precision gas gun shooting. One shooter fast making a name for himself in the world of precision gas guns is Jeremy Tye. We recently sat down with Jeremy to learn more about how he got...
Reflections on Becoming a Gunwriter
David Freeman We are not all-knowing, super marksmen swimming in free guns and best buddies with the presidents of all the major gun companies. We are, however, some of the luckiest people on the planet. You may be wondering how we came to be gunwriters. For me, it happened like this. I wrote a...
Are Military Divorces Common? What You Need to Know About Military Divorce Rates
Are military divorces common? Divorce isn’t an easy or pleasant topic to talk about, but unfortunately, it happens pretty often. The divorce rate in the United States is estimated at anywhere from 20 to 50 percent. With divorce rates being so high, it’s not surprising to hear military...