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Glock 43 Micro Comp
Background I have been fortunate enough to shoot a fair share of comped pistols, everything from full-on USPSA race guns to Glocks of all shapes and sizes, and…
Read articleP&S ModCast 128 — The Allure and Misunderstandings of Pistol Weaponlights
P&S ModCast 128 examines the allure and misunderstandings of pistol weaponlights with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleThe Flex Cummerbund and the Birth of Arbor Arms
A firsthand account of how field problems, maritime requirements, prototyping, and user feedback produced the Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit and helped launch Arbor Arms.
Read articleChoosing an Everyday-Carry Tourniquet: Evidence and Counterfeits
Andrew D. Fisher and Will G. explain how evidence, independent testing, current recommendations, authentic sourcing, training, and carry condition shape tourniquet selection.
Read articleLaw-Enforcement Use of Government-Surplus Equipment
Evaluate law-enforcement surplus equipment through documented need, lifecycle cost, training, policy, transparency, public trust, and measurable public-safety value.
Read articlePHLster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier: Design and Use
The original PHLster Flatpack design account covers its plainclothes origins, CAT and SOFTT-W compatibility, carry configurations, retention, exposure, and deployment.
Read articlePHLster TuckStrut Concealment Hardware: 2017 Design Notes
PHLster founder Jon Hauptman explains the original TuckStrut design, including grip rotation, ambidextrous mounting, ride-height adjustment, compatibility, and tradeoffs.
Read articleZeroing the M68 Close Combat Optic: Preparation and Grouping
Prepare and zero the M68 CCO by confirming the configuration, inspecting the mount, firing repeatable groups, applying documented adjustments, and confirming distance.
Read articleM68 Close Combat Optic: Operation, Mounting, and Use
Understand the M68 Close Combat Optic’s operating principles, brightness, parallax, mounting, both-eyes-open use, mechanical offset, zero, and checks.
Read articleRifle Grouping as a Marksmanship Baseline
Consistent rifle groups establish a baseline for zeroing, shooter diagnosis, ammunition comparison, equipment testing, and future marksmanship improvement.
Read articleMOA, Mils, and Angular Measurement for Rifle Optics
Understand minutes of angle and milliradians for group measurement, optic adjustments, reticle holds, and corrections at different distances.
Read articleLegal Aspects of Warrant Service with NVG
Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through…
Read articleSelecting a Compact Breaching Tool for Police Work
Practical considerations for selecting a compact police breaching tool, including material, construction, grip, head geometry, carriage, retention, authorization, and training.
Read articleThe Gun Elitist Debate
There are some who will argue pure price point in both the excessively cheap and unnecessarily high extremes when it comes to guns and gear. Some are brand…
Read articleBuying Night Vision and Thermal Equipment Safely
Questions to ask about sellers, builders, component identity, specifications, documentation, warranties, returns, provenance, and independent inspection before buying night vision.
Read articleBallistic Helmets, Construction, Testing, and Ratings
So, after one of my gear reviews, I received so much feedback, I decided to clarify/expound. It seems most end users are merely consumers. They want to give…
Read articleChoosing a Protection Level for Rifle Plates
Armor 101… I tell customers that armor is one of the most confusing commodities in the defensive industry. Understanding the rating systems, the materials, and the capabilities associated…
Read articleMaterials Used in Hard Armor
*Editor’s note: NiJ ratings do not consider 5.56 in classifications. If something is rated level III it will stop .308 but not necessarily 5.56/.223. Currently there are four…
Read articleCritical Firearm Equipment: Reliability Before Accessories
A framework for identifying and maintaining critical firearm equipment through inspection, testing, confirmed zero, service intervals, replacement parts, and measurable training.
Read articleBattlesight Zero
Those who carry guns for a living know the world isn’t a nicely manicured flat range and threats will present at differing distances. You won’t have an opportunity…
Read articleSucked Down the Tube: A Failure in Training
Much, if not all training and practice is conducted on flat ranges under calm conditions with no surprises. We shoot steel and paper that we purposely place and…
Read articleConcealed-Carry Holster Position: Access, Safety, and Fit
Compare small-of-back, strong-side, and appendix holster positions using trigger protection, retention, access, concealment, stability, comfort, and individual fit.
Read articleRaven Concealment Copia Magazine Pouches
In mid 2016 Raven Concealment announced the Copia Pistol Magazine pouches. The Copia is a one size fits most injection molded (edited) pistol mag pouch. You can adjust…
Read articleInches, Minutes, Clicks- Zero That Blaster
Zeroing is literally one of the most important thing we need to accomplish with our rifles and #spacegun pistols. There is much talk around the technique to accomplish…
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