Course Review: Civilian Response To Terrorist Threats, Force-on-Force
Back in July, I reviewed a two day class that I had attended at the SIG Sauer Academy, "Civilian Response to Terrorist Threats." The class was designed and is taught by Todd Rassa of...
Question of the Day: What Makes A Competent Shooter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vJbz00yPIE
From reader Robert H.:
TTAG is full of statements like, "placement is key" and "find a caliber you're comfortable with and practice." Understanding that there is no end to the quest for perfection, what is...
Travis Haley on the 300 AAC Blackout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgKjbySsAik
Travis Haley is probably best known these days for his role in the Magpul Dynamics series of training videos on carbines and handguns, but the man is a master trainer in his own right...
Question of the Day: Where’s the Line Between “Prepared” and “Mall Ninja”?
TTAG reader ST writes:
The genesis of this question came about as I perused my gun collection and wondered which carry weapon to choose. Unfortunately, the decision isn't the easiest one to make in the...
Gear Review: LaRue Tactical Picatinny Rail
Not all scope rails are made the same. Well, they're supposed to be since there's a spec and all, but they're not. When you're kitting out your precision rifle, a good foundation is the...
Video: Kalashnikov Documentary (Russia Today)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPF5IyN3BJs
There's no doubt that the "Tales of the Gun" version of the AK-47 documentary is still one of my favorites, but seeing the testing procedures and machining process currently in use is pretty cool....
Incendiary Image of the Day: Taking it Hard Edition
Sure, Tuesday night's results were a little tough to swallow, but we haven't run across anyone who's taking it quite as hard as the owner of a firearms training facility in eastern Arizona. From...
‘Bama GOP To Watch Tonght’s Returns While Busting Caps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhmTLEZa7zo
Unlike just about every other election night "party" designed to let friends, family, fundraisers and flunkies watch the returns come in, the Alabama GOP's throwing a little shindig tonight that people will actually be...
Myth Busted: LaRue QD Scope Rings Do NOT Leave Marks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaGKH8oxQ8o
I posted a review over a year ago of DLOC scope mounts and rail thingers. Their big claim to fame was that their mounts didn't leave any marks, unlike the competition. And to back...
Incendiary Image of the Day: Unsportsmanlike Conduct Edition
That's the most hated man in Canada, not to mention a decent portion of the US these days, too -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Generally considered the worst head honcho in professional sports, he's...
Shooting Tip: Don’t Automatically Trust the Magazines That Came With Your 1911 Pistol
Just because something comes with a gun doesn't necessarily mean that it will work perfectly with that gun. Especially with the 1911 platform, ensuring that your magazines actually work is a key step in...
Gear Review: Crimson Trace Rail Master Universal Laser Sight
Crimson Trace makes laser sights that fit just about every firearm. Their Lasergrips are a prime example, designed to fit most of the guns on the market and provide an easy to use laser...