5.11 A.T.A.C 2.0 8″ Boot – Review

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 and shoulders above the crowd. From head to toe, and from casual to heavily tactical, 5.11 makes gear for the casual user and professional alike. … Read more

Mission First Tactical Custom AR-15 Mags

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 images seemingly embedded into the polymer itself rather than painted on or applied via a sticker. I’d gone through the process myself at the time … Read more

Atibal P1 Solar Optic Review

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.  Standing out isn’t easy when you’re surrounded by Primary Arms, Bushnell, Burris and gobs of other competitors (and imitators). It’s been a while since I’ve … Read more

Palmetto State Armory JAKL Review

The Palmetto State Armory JAKL was first introduced several years ago, but is now hitting its stride with consumers. The PSA JAKL is an adjustable gas, long-stroke piston operated AR-15.  The PSA JAKL has been billed as a “truck gun” by many. It has taken a couple years to really get off the ground, and … Read more

BOG Deathgrip Tripod Review

It has taken me a long time to come around to the fact that shooting tripods have a lot of utility. I started looking into getting one, and was blown away by the variety of mounts, adaptors, and head types. Coming across the Bog Deathgrip meant I had found an all-in-one starter option. How has … Read more