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Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer

An Alaskan expatriate, Jens lives on a mountain homestead with his wife and kids. A 5-deployment veteran of OEF and OIF, Jens served with 2nd Bn 75th Ranger Regiment, where he earned his nickname. A helicopter pilot, SCUBA diver, commercial fisherman and Hilux mechanic, Jens is always seeking new challenges.
Bushnell TRS-125
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The Bushnell TRS-25 was a legend among those in the know, providing a quality red dot at a high of $125 and a low of $56. The -25 was a ... Read more

X2 Dev Group: Trident AR-15 Barrel Review
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There are lots of options for barrels when you’re putting together your AR-15. There’s barrels, there’s Barrels and then there’s Barrels. While some go cheap, many will choose the mid-tier products, offering a ... Read more

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical – Review
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Ruger has long since established itself as the market leader in .22 LR chambered plinkers. The venerable 10/22, the Single Six and the Mark series have been flying off the ... Read more

Infinite Defense: Self-Healing Infinity Target Review
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In the world of shooting targets there’s no shortage of options. Paper targets are great for zeroing, with some offering a little reactivity as well.  Steel targets are fantastic for ... Read more

5.11 A.T.A.C 2.0 8″ Boot – Review
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When it comes to guns, nearly everyone has their own “go-to” brand. Same with ammo. Soft goods can be a more competitive market, but for years 5.11 has stood head ... Read more

Gun Review: SAR9 Subcompact Gen 2
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There’s a handful of major manufacturers that we’re all familiar with, making variations of the same handguns they’ve been making for a while. They’re big because they’re a known quality. ... Read more

Mission First Tactical Custom AR-15 Mags
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It was back at SHOT Show in early 2020 when I hit the Mission First Tactical (MFT) booth and spied a few distinctive AR-15 mags on display. They had colorful ... Read more

Atibal P1 Solar Optic Review
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Atibal Optics has been around for more than a decade.  They’ve always been near the front of the pack in the extremely crowded optics market regarding new features and forms.  ... Read more

Warbird Intrepid BT – Upgraded Ear Protection for Pros
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In the modern land of electronic ear protection there’s really three camps: the entry-level protection for casual shooters, the mid-level items for heavier volume shooters and the premium-priced, top-of-the line ... Read more