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Master Review HK VP9: Variants, Optics, and More

September 26, 2020 by Jake

Heckler and Koch firearms have been used by such notables as John Wick and Hans Gruber. They are also used by Tier One special operations … Read more

Gear Review: Bravo Concealment Light Bearing Holster for Glock 17

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by Jake

If you are a gun person, then chances are that you probably own a Glock, or several Glock, or all the Glocks. They are great firearms, and there are tons of lights and accessories you can add onto your pistol. The question is how do you find a quality holster to fit your Glock with these add ons? Trick question, you go to Bravo Concealment and pick up some of their excellent kydex holsters.

Rifle vs. Pistol: A Data Driven Approach

February 18, 2020August 10, 2018 by Jake

When you ask a gun person if they’d rather shoot a rifle or pistol in a self defense situation, the smart ones will always say rifle. Unfortunately they’d be wrong. The real answer depends on what exactly you plan on using it for and your current skill level. Engagement range will drastically affect these choices as well. Keep reading to find out how to choose the best tool for tactical shooting.

3 Amazing Dry Fire Practice Tools That Save You Thousands of Dollars

January 20, 2017 by Jake

If you don’t dry fire then screw you. Just kidding, but seriously. Dry fire practice is the only way you will ever move past the beginning stages of firearms training. Unfortunately, this type of training, while incredibly important, has been pretty much the same for the last 50 years. Now, with the advent of apps, lasers, and a few other modern tools, we can measure and time all of our key metrics to become better shooters. Keep reading if you want to find out 3 tools that will allow you to shoot like a boss, and save you thousands.

Tactical Defense Pistol: Springfield XDm

January 26, 2017December 22, 2016 by Jake

The defensive handgun is a specific type of weapon for a specific purpose. It does not have to abide by the restrictions that other weapons have to. It doesn’t have to be easy to conceal, compact, or lightweight, as it is not likely to be carried with us everyday. This gives a huge variety of pistols to choose from, but which should we choose? Keep reading to discover what factors are critical to a tactical defensive handgun, and which firearm we’ve chosen for this roll.

Physiological Pistol Improvement: 3 Techniques to Increase Shooting Accuracy

October 23, 2016 by Jake

Shooting is about controlling variables. The more experienced you become, the better you are able to eliminate those that negatively impact your shooting. This is true of any shooting sport: three gun, IPSC, skeet, long range shooting, etc. Each sport has a different set of variables that are more important, and will have more of an impact on shooting outcomes. This article will cover the most important variables for the tactical shooter, with particular emphasis on pistol shooting. Keep reading to find out which variables you need to control to improve your shooting game.

Science and Psychology: 9mm vs 45acp with [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 21, 2019January 17, 2016 by Jake

For as long as there have been pistols, there have been arguments concerning the efficacy of their projectiles. Sadly, these types of arguments seem to be rooted in folklore and anecdotes, rather than a practical application of terminal ballistics and adversarial psychology. The aim of this article is not to lay to rest which one is better, but which is most suited for tactical applications.

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