2 Minute Read 0 Comments XS Sights has announced the expansion of its offerings for its Lever Rail and Ghost Ring sight set and the Lever Scout Mount to include compatibility with the Rossi R95 and Rossi R92 rifles, respectively. The new options for the Rossi lever-action rifles add the ability to quickly mount optics…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments If you’re anything like me, you likely want to understand the world around us and the “why” behind market trends. I’ve often wondered why the 9mm cartridge has become the go-to round instead of the many other handgun rounds out there. It’s not like we, as Americans, invented the caliber…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Whether you keep a spare magazine on you as part of your daily carry or need to carry a few for a class, you need a good magazine holster. If you’re considering just sticking your spare mag in your pants pocket, please don’t. There are far better (and safer) ways…
7 Minute Read 0 Comments Though handguns are not the most ideal tool for home defense, they’re certainly the most popular as they’re affordable, relatively quick handling, and easy to maneuver and control. Today, we’re going to take a look at five handguns that would make wise choices for defensive use around the home. I’m…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Arbor Arms USA makes some of the best gear on the market. I love their sling and have heard nothing but good things about their gear. From belts to plate carriers, Arbor Arms makes it all. Typically, their gear is aimed at the high-level user. It’s made to last and…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments As time has gone by, an increasing number of hunters eschew bolt-actions in favor of semi-autos; it really is understandable. Semi-autos are simple to operate, easy to work on yourself, and offer a higher round count for situations where you’re hunting something like a sounder of feral hogs. But if…
2 Minute Read 0 Comments The Safariland Group’s Liberator HP line has long been known for quality while striking the perfect balance of form and function. Touted as the next generation in electronic hearing protection, the Liberator HP 2.0 can withstand the rigors of any environment while delivering enhanced hearing protection, notably in situations involving…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Picking a serviceable load for your defensive rifle is often much more straightforward than your sidearm. Pistol ammunition pokes holes that vary slightly depending on the size and expansion of the projectile as well as velocity. But the amount of damage from even a mediocre rifle cartridge exceeds what you…
8 Minute Read 0 Comments Fort Phil Kerney guarded the middle of the tenuous Bozeman Trail that snaked through the uplands of northern Wyoming. The fort protected settlers chasing gold in the Dakotas and sat on land owned by the Crow and encroached upon by the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Although it was a fort…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments I’m very familiar with Remington’s UMC .223 55-grain ammunition, having used it for many years. This load weighs 55 grains and is a Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) profile. Let’s take a closer look at the .223, and Remington’s UMC load, in particular. History Developed in 1957, the .223 Remington is…