There are three things that you need to win a gunfight: capacity, capacity, and capacity. Ok, that’s not true, but it’s pretty hard to stop a rapist with a gun that just ran dry. Until just a few years ago, having double-digit pain on board meant finding a way to conceal a larger gun--but that is no longer the case. Today it seems that manufacturers are trying to top each other … [Read more...] about Full Review: Smith & Wesson’s New M&P Shield PLUS
Strength in Simplicity: Bear Edge Model 114 Framelock EDC Knife
When selecting a good EDC blade, simplicity often equals strength. Having fewer parts also means having fewer fail points and fewer production steps. While this results in a no-nonsense knife, it often also winds up being tough as nails and free of a premium price tag. This is precisely the case with the Bear Cutlery Model 114 Framelock. This hefty folder hails from the Bear … [Read more...] about Strength in Simplicity: Bear Edge Model 114 Framelock EDC Knife
Full Review: Caldwell AR500 ISPC Steel Targets
Shooting paper is the simplest target solution out there, there is no denying that. Although it sets up quickly and is readily available it does have a few issues, such as needing constant repair and replacement. All of these breaks in the action cut into your shooting time and disrupt any rhythm that you be developing as you find your groove. Even worse, if you’ve just … [Read more...] about Full Review: Caldwell AR500 ISPC Steel Targets
Full Review: North American Arms Ranger II
A long time ago, fellow Top Shot competitor Keith Gibson made a good point when we were on the subject of carry guns. He said that his next purchase was going to be something stupid small so that he would have absolutely no reason not to have something on him at all times. Fast forward a few years and his words echoed in my head as I asked the innocent-looking … [Read more...] about Full Review: North American Arms Ranger II
Viridian HS1 Laser Hand Stop: Simple, Reliable Self-Defense
Hand stops have evolved from competition based luxury items to pretty much a standard feature on today’s modern sporting rifles. Having a hand stop on your AR-15 or similar firearm allows you to instantly return to the same hand position every time you pick up your rifle. This repeatability is critical for building skills that revolve around fast movements, such as transitions. … [Read more...] about Viridian HS1 Laser Hand Stop: Simple, Reliable Self-Defense
