Why a plate rack? Because it is among the most challenging and fun targets you can shoot.
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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9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 1 Stop The Nonsense!
Published: June 27, 2017 { 68 comments }The barrier to entry for a reliable, functional, concealed carry setup is not that high. At no point will you need a thousand dollar ninja star.
Clay On the Road: Blasting Prairie Dogs with the Sauer 100 Rifle
Published: June 23, 2017 { 18 comments }Earlier this month, I took part in a prairie dog hunt in Utah with Sauer Rifles and Minox optics. In addition to controlling the prairie dog population, Coda Hunts, an outfitter based in Highland, Utah, took us in small groups to hunt coyotes.
Gunfighter Tip of the Week: Easy DIY Grip Enhancement for Pistols
Published: June 22, 2017 { 24 comments }Rubber: It’s not just for shore leave and impromptu trips to Tijuana.
FIREClean Suppressor Test: How Well Does This Gun Lube Actually Work?
Published: June 15, 2017 { 11 comments }So, what is really the best option for weapons lube?
Multi-Mag 9mm AR: Nordic Components Glock/S&W Compatible NCPCC – Full Review.
Published: June 13, 2017 { 10 comments }This week, one of my top five from SHOT show finally arrived, and it did not disappoint. I spent the week trying to melt the barrel off the new Nordic Components 9mm NCPCC Carbine, and it was everything I thought it would be.
First Look! Springfield’s New Saint AR Rifle – Full Hands-On Review.
Published: June 11, 2017 { 10 comments }First look at the newest version in Springfield Armory’s popular SAINT series of rifles.
Don’t Cheat Your Feet! Check Out Zamberlan Gore-Tex Boots
Published: June 6, 2017 { 10 comments }Any Grunt with a uniform that doesn’t still smell like the PX has at least one horror story about his boots failing and talks about the perfect boot like it is the holy grail.
Clay on the Road: Savage, Federal and Bushnell Writer’s Event
Published: May 31, 2017 { 2 comments }Last week we got the opportunity to attend an event hosted by Savage Firearms, Federal Ammunition, and Bushnell Optics. We shot a mountain of ammunition around the T-Diamond Ranch in Texas, engaging targets from 10 yards all the way to 1,620. It was a great opportunity to get hands on with some of the new toys being released this year, and to pick the stuff for review that our readers are going to want to know more about.
Gunfighter Tip of the Week: DIY Chest Rig for Suppressed Pistol
Published: May 26, 2017 { 9 comments }The only problem with a suppressed pistol is carrying it. Today we are going to solve that problem.