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What Gun Should I Buy? – Prioritizing Firearm Purchases
Nearly everyone who buys a gun, especially people new to guns, started with the question, “What gun should I buy?” We all have experiences that shape our…
Read articleP&S ModCast 130 – Gun Nerds 12: AR Manufacturing QA/QC & You
Primary & Secondary ModCast Panel discusses various facets of QA/QC with AR15 rifles as well as some aspects of upkeep and focus on some parts. Host: Matt Landfair…
Read articleThe Single Biggest Issue with the M4A1: The Magazine
For Force Mod Friday, we are going to be discussing the primary point of failure in the M4A1: The Magazine. The primary cause of double feeds is a…
Read articleGlock 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 articleAAR: Varg Freeborn / One Life Defense LLC / “Violence of Mind: Concealment, Critical Ambush and the High-Order Predator”
After Action Review: Varg Freeborn / One Life Defense LLC / “Violence of Mind: Concealment, Critical Ambush and the High-Order Predator” Location: Hosted by F3 Tactical Training at…
Read articleAAR- Massad Ayoob Group
INTRO A quick synopsis to begin. I went to my first MAG40 class in September 2012. Besides a four day handgun class at Front Site, this was my…
Read articleWriting an AAR, the How and Why: Enabling Continual Learning
Philosopher George Santayana once stated, “…When experience is not retained, as among savages, infancy is perpetual. Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” Taking…
Read articleChanges to the Rifle Qualification for the Army
For Walkthrough Wednesday, we are going to be discussing the Draft qualification for the M4A1, and what changes will be coming about as a result of it. The…
Read articleB.E. Meyers MAWL Adopted By French GIGN
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that the MAWL-DA has been selected by the French National Gendarmerie’s elite police tactical unit, the GIGN, as their…
Read articleP&S ModCast 129 – Gun Nerds 11: The Road To The M17 Pistol
Primary & Secondary ModCast The Panel discusses the history of military sidearms leading up to the testing and acceptance of the M17 pistol. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Phil…
Read articleB.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. Announces Caylen Wojcik as Latest Brand Ambassador
December 8, 2017 (Redmond, WA) B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce that Caylen Wojcik has been appointed its newest Brand Ambassador. Caylen is a renowned…
Read articleB.E. Meyers & Co. MAWL Now in FDE
November 22, 2017 (Redmond, WA) B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. has now released the Flat Dark Earth (FDE) version of its Modular Advanced Weapon Laser (MAWL), just in time for…
Read articleA Beginner’s Guide to Ruck Marching
I am currently assigned as an Infantry OSUT commander (Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, rolled into one 14-week course). As such, I manage the training for…
Read articleThe Story of the Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit and the Birth Arbor Arms
“Oh, FRCK IT” I thought to my self as I teetered on the gunnel tube of a 32 foot Rigid Inflatable Boat skipping down lake Thar Thar, Iraq…
Read articleB.E. Meyers & Co. Releases the MAWL-CLAD, a New SWIR Variant of the MAWL Series
October 9, 2017 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce the release of a new variant of the MAWL series of weapon aiming…
Read articleFive on Friday – 6Oct2017
Photo Cred – Phlster Instagram Happy Five on Friday, everyone. Given the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, we tried to include a couple of medical-related links. From Battlefields…
Read articleFive on Friday – 29Sept2017
Photo cred – OPTactical Instagram/Jake Wanson Happy Five on Friday, folks. Technology didn’t want to cooperate last week, so we have a couple extra links to make up…
Read articleWhat 15 Months of Sergeanting Taught Me About Leadership
When I was promoted to Police Sergeant, I was a 10-year cop who didn’t have a burning desire to get promoted. I liked being a working cop. As…
Read articleB.E. Meyers BOARS-M2
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a revolutionary new optics and accessory rail system called the BOARS-M2 (B.E. Meyers Optics & Accessories…
Read articleFormatting cells in Excel for a Weapons Mastery Data Tracker
For Training Tuesday, we are continuing our series on how to create range reports you can use to identify trends in your marksmanship program using Microsoft Excel.…
Read articleMuscle Relaxation, Natural Point of Aim, and Recoil Management for Stable Pistol Shooting
For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on creating a stable platform for the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing the role muscle relaxation, Natural Point of…
Read articleFive on Friday – 8Sept2017
Photo Cred – https://www.instagram.com/p/BYv5iOnBoxZ/ See Inside Massive Wildfires with These Stunning Pictures http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/09/california-wildfires-drought/ The West Might Hardly Believe it, But it Now Seems the Syrian War is Ending –…
Read articleBuyer Beware: Selecting Your Everyday Carry Tourniquet
Authors: Andrew D. Fisher and Will G. With the increase in Active Violent Incidents (AVIs) over the last few years and the shared lessons learned (LL) from the…
Read articleFive on Friday – 1Sept2017
Photo: Chappy spreading the Good Word at Friends of Pat Rogers 2017 in Alliance Ohio Apologies for not having a Five on Friday last week, I was out…
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