Open carry – the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public – has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate. A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show...
SilencerCo and Chaves Knives just announced a limited edition collaboration that only makes sense if you know why both companies relocated to Utah. The Dissident OTF is a purpose-built knife that borrows the visual language of the iconic Osprey suppressor, and it represents something both compani...
Bill Rapier over at Amtac Blades is rolling out a slimmer version of one of his most established fixed blades. The Minuteman II Slim keeps the same 4-inch full flat ground blade and 7 3/4-inch overall length as the standard Minuteman II, but drops blade stock from 3/16 inch to 0.15 in...
The Barreled Action Removal Tool (BART) allows for removal of 5.56/.223 gas barrels without putting undue stress on the upper receiver. Tool eliminates stress to the receiver and keeps the roque within the barrel and extension. It also tool allows for vertical or horizontal positioning without mo...
WOOX just released an upgrade path for Mossberg pump-action owners who've wanted to improve their shotguns' ergonomics without swapping platforms entirely. The Gladiatore V2 stock and forend system is handcrafted from Claro-grade American walnut and available separately or as a complete...
The CAR-15 earned its reputation in the hands of MACV-SOG teams running deep behind enemy lines. This modern XM177E2-inspired build keeps the short, simple Vietnam-era setup while adding a few upgrades that make it a better shooter today. The post My MACV-SOG CAR-15 Build: Vietnam’s Classic, Re...
Amtac Blades owner Bill Rapier has trimmed down one of his most popular EDC fixed blades. The new Minuteman II Slim carries the same 4-inch full flat ground blade and MagnaCut steel as the standard-width Minuteman II, but the spine drops from 3/16 inch to 0.15 inch, and blade weight comes down fr...
Most gun buyers start with a local search. Here's the local SEO playbook — Google Business Profile, reviews, local keywords, and technical fixes — that gets your FFL shop into the map pack and in front of nearby buyers.
The rear of the Infinity 556K accepts common HUB-pattern mounts, but PEW Science specifically cautions against assuming that every compatible muzzle device will preserve the measured behavior. A device that reflects too much blast into the first expansion chamber can increase effective back press...
Magazine couplers aren't new, but the geometry matters. HERA's CF Coupler in a three-way star configuration challenges the standard linear setup by arranging three ten-round magazines in a radial pattern around a central hub. The logic is immediate: faster transitions between mags. This...