Clay Martin

Clay Martin is a retired Marine and Green Beret, having served with distinction in the 3rd Special Forces Group. A multi-service, multi-decade sniper, he’s also a seasoned 3-Gun competitor and a Master-ranked shooter in USPSA Production. When he’s not writing about firearms and tactics, Clay is the author of the novel Last Son of The War God, a gritty story about dispensing justice the hard way. Follow him on Twitter @offthe_res or visit his website at Off-The-Reservation.com.

Experience:
– U.S. Marine Corps Infantry, Scout/Sniper, and Recon Marine
– U.S. Army Green Beret, 3rd Special Forces Group (ODA Comms SGT, Intel SGT, SFAUC Instructor)
– Competitive Shooter – Master-ranked in USPSA Production, experienced 3-Gun competitor
– Tactical Instructor – Extensive background in teaching carbine, pistol, CQB, and survival skills
– Author – Fiction and non-fiction works on warfare, survival, and American resilience
– 2A Advocate – Defender of the Constitution and vocal proponent of gun rights
– Outdoorsman – Idaho-based hunter, adventurer, and father of feral children and dogs

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Geissele Super 700 Trigger: The Best Money You Can Spend on Your 700

BY Clay Martin Published: November 11, 2018 { 4 comments }

Geissele doesn’t just do things. They do them with style. Can you get an aftermarket trigger for a Remington 700 from someone else? Yes. But why would you?

M&P 45 2.0 – Reviewed

BY Clay Martin Published: November 10, 2018 { 21 comments }

The M&P 45 2.0 might not have been a sales dynamo, but to discerning clients, it made waves. As far as ergonomics go, Smith & Wesson did an excellent job.

Foam Action Sports FoamRest: Not What You Think from the Price Tag

BY Clay Martin Published: October 28, 2018 { 5 comments }

It’s not often you find something worthwhile for a less than $30 pricetag, but this foam rest surprised me with its usefulness.

G-Code Scorpion Soft Shell Kit

BY Clay Martin Published: October 19, 2018 { 4 comments }

In the past, nobody in their right mind would get excited about universal magazine holders. G-Code has changed that, and boy, they’ve done it right.

The Story Behind the SA XDM 10mm, 10,000 Round Test

BY Clay Martin Published: October 10, 2018 { 28 comments }

When the new XDM came up, I asked Springfield Armory if they were ready to dance. Not only did they say yes, but they knew a good ammo guy. My proposal was 10,000 rounds, every round shot on camera. That is a huge risk for a new gun, and I had no way of knowing if it would survive.