Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit held at the NRA Whittington Center just south of Raton, New Mexico, kicked off again this year in early September, a pleasant time to be in the mountains of northern New Mexico for sure. This event is intended to give media outlets a look at current and upcoming products in the […]
AR-15
Grovtec 2-Point Sabre Sling Review: Ready for Personal Defense
Recently I had the chance to test a new sling by Grovtec, of Oregon. It’s called the Sabre and is a 2-point attachment style. I find it to be a good choice for a defensive long gun. Here’s why. The Sabre is made of inch-wide nylon webbing. It’s very lightweight and flexible, adding very little […]
What Caliber Is An AR-15?
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the United States. And, it may be the most popular gun, period, out of any gun in the United States simply because they’re readily available as pistols, too. While it’s true that the AR-15 is the most popular gun in the country, it’s also one of the […]
Democrats and Their Gun Control keep Gun Sales Moving Forward
This past week the House of Representatives passed the first federal “assault weapons” sales ban in nearly 30 years. The vote comes as no surprise after numerous recent mass shootings that includes the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It is the result of a string of gun-control efforts that have moved through the […]
Riton 3 Tactix Scope & Mount Review
Riton is an optics company based in Tucson. Recently I got the opportunity to check out one of their tactical riflescopes called 3 Tactix along with a quick-detach (QD) mount. I came away from the experience really surprised at how well this economical scope performed. Here are the details. True confession time, color doesn’t matter, […]
Carbine Self Defense Principles
I am fortunate to live where carry of a firearm in a vehicle is not a legal concern and therefore routinely have a carbine readily accessible in my car and home at all times. Most defensive mined people who are serious about self-reliance have a handgun prepped and ready around the house, in the car […]
What Do You Use An AR-15 For?
There has been a common thread among politicians and some other people who think the AR-15 is some magical device that is regularly used thousands of times each year for killing people. I can say unequivocally that this is simply not the case. If you look at the numbers put forth by the FBI, you […]
How To Buy A Budget (Sub $500) AR-15, Right Now
A lot of people make fun of those of us who buy budget minded gear. But, here’s the deal: At the end of the day if you can only afford an AR-15 from a budget company like PSA, it’s better than not having a capable defensive weapon at all. Period. End of story. I’m not […]
Best AR-15 Manufacturers and Brands [2022]
Who makes the best AR-15s? Top Tier AR-15 Manufacturers: Bravo Company Daniel Defense FN Herstal LaRue Tactical Lewis Machine and Tool (LMT) LWRC Noveske POF SIG Sauer Geissele Best Mid-Tier AR-15 Manufacturers: Aero Precision Colt CMMG Best Budget Tier AR-15 Manufacturers: Palmetto State Armory Ruger S&W Rock River Why the AR-15? I think we can […]
Veriforce Tactical Overview
Looking for some color choices when it come to your AR-15 build? Or perhaps a large caliber upper for the same build? Then look no further than Veriforce Tactical. I had not heard of this company until recently when attending a gun writer’s conference in Texas, but found that they have some interesting options. Company CEO […]
