Gear is secondary to mindset and skillset, but still very relevant to success. The right piece of gear makes any job easier. Contained here are all posts about equipment, from reviews to employment.

The Tactical Belt: Minimalist Duty Loadout for Everyday People

Today we continue our discussion of load carriage options by talking about the tactical belt. You might also know it as a duty belt, and it's a great method for carrying gear when you do it right.

Choosing the Best Concealed Carry Belt for You

Today we’re continuing our discussion on load carriage. But now we’re moving towards the discreet end of the spectrum. I didn’t think all that much about my belt when I first received my CCW permit. It was all about the pistol and associated holster. But the truth is that a good concealed carry belt is part of a system that includes the pistol, holster, belt, and you.

How To Find the Ideal Twist Rate for Your Rifle

Let's talk about twist rates. Specifically, I want to dig into the purpose of rifling and how to determine the right twist rate for your rifle and cartridge.

Barrel Length, Trajectory, and Learning Your Zero

There's a lot of engineering voodoo that goes into making a rifle work well and fire accurately. The length of a rifle's barrel and how it affects the velocity of the bullet is one of those major factors.

The Complete Guide to Your Iron Sight Zero

Most articles walk you through the basic steps of getting your iron sights zeroed, but they lack an explanation of why you're doing the steps you're doing. Let's change that.

Go Shoot the Gun: A Defense of the Mighty .308

This post is a little more off-the-cuff than my usual, but it's something that's been weighing on my mind lately. Producing the new podcast is quite the learning experience. I don't say that just about the technical audio stuff, either, but the wisdom of the folks I'm talking to. To date, I've talked to four very experienced shooters across the tactical and competition realms. I've asked all of them about the caliber wars, and where things like .224 Valkyrie or 6.5 Creedmoor fit in. Though I keep waiting for the answer to change, it doesn't: shoot the .308.
ACOG TA-110 from the front and on its side

AR-15 Optics: Making the Best Choice for You

Like barrels, triggers, and all the other choices, Ar-15 optics are a challenging one. There's a lot of misunderstanding and "fluff" out there. I want to take a few moments and discuss some thoughts on optics selection.
Canadian C7A2

A Builder’s Guide to the M16A5 Concept Rifle

The M16A5 configuration, though somewhat ambiguous, is some of the most fun you can have with the AR15 platform. You might know it as any combination of collapsible stock and 20" barrel, but there is actually a history here I wanted to get into. At the end, we'll talk about building your own version.

Does the ACOG Really Slow You Down? Part 1

Check on any given online forum focused on the AR-15/M4, or really any gun board, and you'll likely find a debate over using ACOGs in a world full of red dots and Low Power Variable Optics (LPVO). I decided to test it out. Internet speculation and hokey superstition are no match for cold hard data.

The Minuteman KISS Rifle: Beauty in Simplicity

The Minuteman Rifle, as I call it, was a commemorative reminder of my time as a Minuteman ICBM launch officer. This lightweight KISS rifle was my main AR project between 2016 and 2017, and now one of my favorites to shoot. Let's walk through the decisions I made and see if you can't get any ideas.
BCM 20" government upper

BCM 20″ Government Barrel: Raw Truth Review

This is a review of my BCM 20" Government Profile Barrel, which I purchased as part of a complete upper in 2014. To date, it's been a fantastic piece of gear, but is the 20" outdated at this point?
larue tactical mbt trigger

LaRue Tactical MBT: The Meticulously Built Trigger Review

The LaRue Tactical MBT is a fantastic trigger, especially when you can get it for the prices it goes on sale for. I've run one for a couple of years now, and thought it time to give it a proper review.

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