M1A Scout Squad: Master of Both CQB and DMR Roles?

I love the saying, “have your cake, and eat it too”. What if you had the capability and power of a hunting cartridge like the .308 for both eyes open close quarters shooting could very quickly switch to a LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) with 7X magnification and hit out to 500 yards easily? W...

By Beyond Seclusion •

50/200 Yard Zero Simplified for 5.56 and .308 Rifles

The 50/200 yard zero is one of the most practical zeroing methods for AR-15 and .308 rifles. Zero at 50 yards and your bullet naturally crosses the line of sight again at 200 yards, providing point-and-shoot accuracy across the most common shooting distances with minimal holdover needed.

Top .380 Self-Defense Rounds?

A topic that consistently attracts significant interest is self-defense, and the two most common subtopics are home defense and concealed carry. Based on my personal experience and conversations with folks, concealed carry seems to be of the most interest. Why? You don’t go out in public with y...

By Beyond Seclusion •

M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History

The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...

By Cory Ross •

POTD: Reborn as an Ak4 - PTR GIR 100 Transformation

Today’s POTD features the PTR GIR 100, a faithful U.S.-made interpretation of the Heckler & Koch G3, then rebuilt to copy the Swedish Ak4 battle rifle. Built around the classic roller‑delayed blowback system, the GIR 100 leans heavily into its Cold War roots with a parkerized finish a...

By Eric B •

How to Shoot Faster (and Actually Hit)

Ever wonder if you can learn how to shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy? This is a question many shooters have wrestled with in both competition and defensive shooting. In today’s article, veteran law enforcement officer and trainer Mike Boyle provides concrete steps you can take to impro...

By Mike Boyle •

POTD: Next Stop Brussels–Schuman - Belgian Paratroopers Go Underground

Photo Of The Day, and we go full Special Forces. The story takes us underground, where the 22nd Assault Company of Belgium’s 3 Para transformed Brussels–Schuman  metro station into a Close Quarters Battle training environment. Far removed from open terrain, this setting emphasize...

By Eric B •
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