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PCC for Practice and Competition
PCC in competition Competition will not get you kilt in the streetz, and competing with a PCC is no different. Getting practical experience moving with, reloading, transitioning, and…
Read articleSons of Liberty Gun Works MK10 Review
I recently had the opportunity to dive a bit deeper into one of the 308 battle rifles being compared for the InRangeTV/P&S collaboration video shoot. Since Karl will…
Read articleP&S ModCast 208 — The Pistol RDS
P&S ModCast 208 examines the pistol rds with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleFixing the Follow up Shot.
There are many reasons for having to take a follow up shot. The stage could require two or more hits on a single target, a miss, or real-world…
Read articleNightfighter on the Range
I know what some people might be thinking. “Nate, since you graduated from school, you must have gotten some dream job with a 6 figure salary enabling you…
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 3: Quantifiable
Ash Hess uses Mantis X10 recoil data to identify inconsistent rifle movement, establish a focused training objective, and measure subsequent improvement.
Read articleAccuracy and Precision- The Test
To understand any of this you need to read parts one and two. There I laid out what we are trying to accomplish and why. The short version…
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 2: Avoiding the Ego Chase
Ash Hess explains how to separate shooter performance from mechanical accuracy using honest baselines, group measurements, velocity data, and movement analysis.
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 1: Start With Data
Ash Hess explains how defining the requirement, establishing a baseline, and collecting performance data lead to better firearms and equipment decisions.
Read articleThoughts on Fighting rifles
What makes a Great fighting rifle? Is it just reliability and the ever-present internet “MILSPEC” assembly and parts or is there something more?I have spent the better part…
Read articleLow Power Variable Optics: The Close and The Far
The world of Low Powered Variable Optics (LPVO) has bloomed in recent years with their increased use in both sporting and professional roles. Just about every optics company worth…
Read article“But it’s on the Internet! It Must Be True: Why Most ‘Ballistic Test’ Videos Fail to Accurately Show Body Armor Performance
We will now continue our discussion on Body Armor from an earlier article. Specifically, we addressed some common terms that are used in ballistic testing of body armor: V0,…
Read articleGunslingin #4
If you have been keeping up with the series, you know that we have talked positions and data. Now its time to talk about the spot where a…
Read articleGunslingin’ #3
For this installment, I am going to talk about data. Now, I am not, nor ever claimed to be, one of the Sniper types. I am sure by…
Read articleHow do we Defeat a Threat Projectile With Body Armor? Science of Course!
Last week, we discussed that if we need to purchase armor, we need to start with the ‘why’ behind that armor’s need. This week, we are going to continue…
Read articleGunslingin’ #2
If you didn’t read my last article, hit it up here As I mentioned before, the next few articles are going to be focused on the shooting I…
Read articleSo you Need to Buy Body Armor? Start With ‘Why’
Note: This is the first in a series of articles I will be writing on body armor and helmets. This article is geared toward the Law Enforcement community.…
Read articleReview: Liberty Hill Tactical, LLC LHT4 Carbine
I received a Liberty Hill Tactical (LHT) LHTM4 carbine from Russell Allen a year ago for an extended test and evaluation. I wanted to get this review done…
Read articleHow to Mount an Army Optic to an M4A1
For training Tuesday, we are talking about the mounting of optics to Army weapons. Specifically, we are addressing the mounting of the M150 Rifle Combat Optic to the…
Read articleGear Review: Bootleg Adjustable Bolt Carrier
Function Like many options on the market today, the Bootleg carrier works to decrease the amount of gas being used to cycle the action. When attaching a suppressor,…
Read articleHow Zeroing Errors Stack at Distance
Small aiming, grouping, measurement, adjustment, and equipment errors can combine into major misses at distance. A disciplined zero removes avoidable uncertainty.
Read articleWhat is our Standard for Zeroing?
For Training Tuesday, we are discussing the topic ‘how many rounds should I use to zero?’ Reference for this discussion is Appendix, E, TC 3-22.9, change 2, dated…
Read articleHow to Choose and Use a Rifle Sling
A practical guide to rifle sling roles, single-, two-, and three-point designs, adjustment, weapon retention, shoulder transitions, positional support, and equipment integration.
Read articleM4A1 Magazine Problems: Inspection, Maintenance, and Prevention
How magazine condition can cause M4A1 feeding problems—and how inspection, identification, maintenance, and disciplined replacement help prevent avoidable malfunctions.
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