One of my favorite things about being in the outdoor industry is media events. I love seeing new products before companies release them to the public. Even cooler, companies sometimes ask for my thoughts on a product as a shooter. One of those events that I always look forward to
Rock River just announced the release of a new carbine built with upgraded components designed to give both left- and right-hand shooters the highest performance. The Rock River BT-2 ATR, or Ambidextrous Tactical Rifle, comes fully upgraded and ready for duty, defense or sport. Rock River BT-2 ATR Details The
The Army recently concluded cold weather testing on the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) rifle and machine gun variants. Soldiers tested the NGSW XM250 automatic rifle and XM7 rifle during an evolution at the Cold Regions Test Center at Fort Greely, Alaska. Temperatures reached 35 degrees below zero, enabling evaluation
Several years ago I was in the right place at the right time and got a killer deal on some Gen 3 night vision tubes. Money was tight (isn’t it always?), but I couldn’t turn down the deal. I was familiar with NVGs from using PVS7s on the border to
Troy Industries just released its latest rifle platforms built for precision and performance. The Troy Long Rifle MK11 series brings a large-frame AR design chambered in .308 Win. for long-range precision. Troy Long Rifle MK11 Series Details The MK11 Mod. 1 comprises a sub-MOA platform. Troy claims accuracy out to
When I first started down the rabbit hole of night vision scopes, I imagined looking through my head-mounted NODs and through my EOTech while set on Night Vision (NV) mode, then lining it up with my target. While technically possible, the reality becomes so disjointed that most anyone trying will
Mission First Tactical recently announced the debut of new backup iron sights for carbine users. The EXD Metal Sights include a front and rear backup unit that folds out of the way when not in use. The system provides a backup system for duty, home defense or sport. Mission First
The age of the rifleman is upon us. We live squarely right in it. As such, the firearms industry keeps turning out quality long-range rifles and tactical bolt-guns built for duty and defense, with crossover appeal for competition and even hunting. So this year we’re going the distance, running down
No tool in the gun bag embodies versatility quite like the ol’ scattergun. The pump-action shotgun remains a bedrock for home defense or on duty. High-end semi-autos dominate practical shooting, while their double-barreled cousins elevate clay sports. From turkey hunting to upland birds or even deer, there’s a armory full
