Weapon choice for home defense is a hotly debated topic. We go to a roundtable of experts to find out what they use to protect their home and loved ones.
AR-platform handguards have come a long way, and they certainly contribute to the AR’s continuing dominance in the firearms industry. While M16s originally shipped with polymer, triangular handguards that simply protected a soldier’s hands from barrel heat — literally guarding them — handguards later evolved to include Picatinny rails for
Everyday Carry (EDC) equipment is part of the dress code for the prepared citizen (along with clean underwear — we’re not animals). Choices in equipment are shaped by training (or lack thereof), occupation, lifestyle, personal tastes and even body type. RELATED STORY: 46 Everyday Carry Products in 3 Different Setups RELATED
Stickers or decals – whatever you call them – can be an appealing way to label or liven up your gear. They come in a myriad of shapes and colors, and feature everything from logos and slogans to messages and organization info. Use them for fun or to organize your
For decades, the best option for a repeatable firearms accessory attachment was the Picatinny rail. Picatinny, also known by its military designation, MIL-STD-1913, was originally developed to help attach optics to long guns, but, in the most viral fashion, its uses soon spread to all manners of other accessories, such
When it comes to defending your home, which type of firearm do you reach for? Do you opt for a handgun for its maneuverability and easy access? Or do you want the power of a rifle to back you up when strange noises downstairs awaken you in the dark of
Here’s a look at the everyday carry (EDC) setup of tactical and law enforcement trainer Aaron Cowan from Sage Dynamics.
Takedown rifles are guns that can easily be broken into two much shorter sub-assemblies that can be more easily stored or transported. Takedown rifles reached their peak of popularity in the decades on either side of the turn of the last century. Today’s Best Takedown Rifles But even today, takedown
While many elements of the AR-15 platform are ingeniously engineered and have held up well over time, there are certain parts of it that can use updates over its nearly 60-year-old design. Because the way the rifle’s manual of arms has evolved over the decades, its controls must too. The
