DES MOINES, Iowa – The 132d Wing’s Cyberspace Range Squadron hosted its first training event at the 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, Feb. 29-March 3. The 132d RANS is a first-of-its-kind cyber range provider for the Air National Guard, focusing on certifying cyberspace capabilities to the joint force. Members of the 168th Cyberspace Operations…
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. – The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School hosted the U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Best Sniper Competition at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, March 18-22. In its 15th year, sniper teams from the special operations force from across the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Department of Homeland…
(Cincinnati, OH) Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle and pistol components and complete firearms, is proud to provide its latest guide: The Ultimate Guide to Barrel Profiles. Building or tweaking an AR-15 can involve a variety of things, some vital, some arguable or even cosmetic. It could be receiver sets, muzzle devices, anti-walk…
7 Minute Read 0 Comments The AR market is flooded with virtually every configuration and option imaginable. From cheap to high-end, there’s something for everyone. Unfortunately, many AR companies focus on appearance over function. While in jest, some ARs are like gas station knives — looks and flashiness over functional practicality. However, Flat River Arms…
In this informational article, Greg Elifritz explores the history of gunslingers and Old Wild West gun fights. Studying the Historic Gunfighters Greg Ellifritz | Follow on Twitter, YouTube and Patreon. I’ve written a lot recently about the history of firearms instruction. That topic has only existed for about the last 100 years. Formal weapons training…
MATBOCK Monday: Graverobber Assault Medic to Sustainment In part 3 of 3 we are going to cover how the GRAM attaches to the sustainment to create the MATBOCK Tech Ruck In the video above we also have links to Part 1, where we covered the Graverobber™ Assault Medic Insert Panel and Part 2, where we…
6 Minute Read 0 Comments A ton of PCC weapons have hit the market over the past few years and that’s a good thing. I like having lots of options and competition drives companies to make cool guns at reasonable prices. One of the PCC rifles that caught my attention right away was the Ruger…
Photos by Kenda Lenseigne The Vickers MkI machine gun entered British service in 1912 and was retired in 1968, having served in two world wars and a list of conflicts as long as your arm. To reduce its legacy to just a couple of dates in a history book would be an extreme disservice, as…
6 Minute Read 0 Comments Regardless of what sort of weapon we’re shooting, we all like to hit that target, don’t we? It doesn’t matter if it’s a slingshot, bow and arrow, rifle, or pistol. Handgun shooting presents its own set of challenges. Unlike a rifle, which has four points of contact with our body, a…
Sneak Peek – Edgar Sherman Design Kestrel Chest Rig During last week’s USASOC Sniper Competition vendor day I caught up with Edgar Sherman Design and checked out several upcoming products. The first one I’ll introduce you to is the Kestrel Chest Rig. It integrates several cool features. One innovation is their new laser cut PALS…