The late Tom Clancy was known for being extremely meticulous when it came to the details in his novels. From his first book, The Hunt for the Red October, the author of the “Ryanverse” stories that focused on the fictional CIA analyst turned Naval Academy professor, then CIA director and eventually president of the United…
The exact origins of the vertical foregrip (VFG) would be all but impossible to pin down, but there were examples of the vertical grip on various weapon platforms at least as early as early as 1908. There were almost certainly “field-expedient” examples of vertical forward grip long before that. And certainly long before the SOPMOD…
There remains a not-always-friendly rivalry between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy – one that many militaries worldwide share. It probably comes down to the fact that one fights on land and the other on the sea. As such, some U.S. Army officers and Special Forces operators may not like to admit that they…
Based on the popularity of the previous artist interview a year and some change ago, we’re back with another feature! This time, we’re highlighting the one and only Ana, the brains and skill behind VCTMHenry. We chatted with her about her background, her style, and what she has in store next. Her work is rich…
Magazine-fed firearms usually fall into two categories of magazine systems: double stack and single stack. Both systems emerged around the same time, and you are liable to run into both when considering your next firearms purchase. Although rifles and some shotguns operate with either system, double stack and single stack guns are generally shorthand for…
In this review, we’ll be taking a look at the Primary Arms SLx 3x Microprism, a part of the Primary Arms SLx Series. But first let’s explain how our reviewer go there. Mad Duo Primary Arms SLx 3x Microprism: Here’s the Why When it comes to mounting an optic to a defensive carbine, the red dot…
The Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack might not be super easy to say fast and repetitively, but it has proven to be surprisingly popular. It is so popular, in fact, that Vertx itself sold out of its inventory a couple of times. We’re not sure if this was also the case with their retailers, but suffice it…
The Safariland Schema is an IWB (Inside the Waistband) rig designed for concealment. It is described as having a smaller footprint than “traditional’ inside-the-waistband holsters, though we haven’t tested the absolute accuracy of that comparison. Go straight to what you need Safariland Schema Rundown Like most CCW/off-duty rigs, the Schema holster utilizes passive security only,…
Extensive, impartial testing will determine if these solid copper mugs are worth the premium price. I still remember the first time someone offered me a beer while pulling a frosty mug out of the freezer. Somehow, a drink that probably set him back all of a dollar felt like a sincere gesture, like his self-worth…
If you’ve done us all a favor by assuming the responsibility of an FFL, your life is about to get easier. Happily, this new FFL software from FFL Safe is available to replace your spreadsheets and paper records to make your work easier, less time-consuming, and more secure. FFLSafe: Free Compliance Software Proper record-keeping has…