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A Marksman’s Guide to the Standing Position
The standing position is simultaneously the most common and least useful of the standard rifle positions. The thing is, outside of competition, if you need to use it then you need to use it right now!
Resource Review: US Army TC 3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine Marksmanship
TC 3-22.9 is the US Army manual on rifle and carbine marksmanship. Every shooter should be familiar with it and what it contains. Revised in 2016 using experiences from Iraq and Afghanistan, 3-22.9 is a fantastic starting point.
Raw Truth Reviews: The Trijicon Accupoint TR24G
The Trijicon TR24 is one of the all time greats of the low power variable market. How has it stood the test of time?
A Marksman’s Guide to the Kneeling Position
Kneeling is a moderately stable position, being better than standing but not as good as sitting or prone. It's the go-to when mobility is the priority, though.
Just What is the Use of the Vertical Foregrip?
For a long time, you saw a vertical foregrip (VFG) on nearly every rifle at the range and on the internet. So what are they actually for, and why should you care?
How I Learned to Shut Up and Love Double Action Pistols
I prefer double action/single action pistols for the real world. That's a rather bold statement, but I want to explain. It's not that I dislike striker fired pistols, but I've come to really enjoy the utility of the classic double action.
How To Implement the RIBZ Sight Setting
RIBZ stands for Revised Improved Battlesight Zero. It's a method of adjusting standard military carry handle sights to allow a wider range of zeroes. This leverages one of the primary benefits of the adjustable sights over fixed sights. This guide shows you how to implement RIBZ.
Book Review: MVT Tactical Manual for Small Unit Tactics
This is a review of the Small Unit Tactics manual written by Max Velocity Tactical. In short, it's probably the best book I've come across on the topic.
A Marksman’s Guide to the Prone Position
The prone position is the bread and butter of a skilled rifleman. It is the most stable position you can get using only your own body. When you attend any shooting school, you're going to spend a lot of time in the prone. But it's not without its limitations. Let's take a good look at the most classic of rifle shooting positions.
10 Useful Knots for Your Toolbox
Knots are is an extremely useful skill to develop. At some point, you will find that the classics you always come back to aren't great for every situation. Stacking a classic square knot or overhand on top of one another just isn't going to cut it. Let's look at some of my favorites.
This is Why You Should Practice Tactical Skills
Learning military and tactical skills will improve your life. Adopting a mindset that pursues honor, strength, mastery, and courage has tangible benefits to your career, your relationships, and your own wellbeing. This post outlines why I started all of this.
The Story of the Government Profile Barrel
One of the great mysteries of the modern AR-15 is the so-called Government profile barrel. The original AR-15, and M16, had the so-called "standard" profile. Today, we call this a "pencil" profile. When the design work for the M16A2 happened in the 80's, the design team shifted away from the lightweight style. The thicker barrel at the muzzle became the new standard. Eventually, all modern enthusiasts ask why that happened.