Boys and Girls, this is perhaps the best week in guns we have ever seen. Eclipsing even the previous best week in 2019 when we got our full size XDM 10mm. Because as of today, we have a new contender in the CCW category that shoots God’s own Centimeter. As the High Priest of the Cult of the 10, I am more than unreasonably excited. I’m positively giddy.
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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Tell the Valley of Darkness to Step Aside: Springfield’s NEW XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP 10mm Reviewed
Published: November 6, 2021 { 24 comments }
DVG-1 from SCCY – Best Striker Fired Budget Pistol on the Market?
Published: October 31, 2021 { 20 comments }The new DVG-1 corrects that by moving to a modern striker fired system. SCCY has some new blood at the company, and it really shows in this new blaster. Hold onto your hats, friends. The latest model is going to rock your socks off.
Get a Grip!! – The Secret Key To Pistol Shooting
Published: October 23, 2021 { 2 comments }What is the one bit of fitness you absolutely cannot ignore if you want to shoot a pistol well? And for that matter, what do the champions of action pistol shooting all have in common? Grip strength.
Safariland Liberator HP2 – The Best Earpro You Can Buy
Published: October 10, 2021 { 9 comments }When it comes to the technology of modern warfare, most people can pick out the big game-changers. Night vision goggles, thermal imagers, radios, and of course GPS. But lost in this mix is another invaluable asset, hearing enhancement and protection.
DD5 V5 260 Rem: A Firing Solution for the COVID Crunch
Published: October 3, 2021 { 3 comments }I am finally getting a review in on something I have wanted to try for a very long time, the Daniel Defense V5 in 260 Remington. Why have I been so anxious to lay hands on this rifle? Know that if it says DD on the side, it is going to be a winner.
Boogalube Gun Oil
Published: October 3, 2021 { 5 comments }Full disclosure, this week’s review is on a product that comes from a teammate of mine. We go back so far we were building sandcastles on the beach long before we were running guns on the Tigris, and sometimes fast walking guns on the Tigris cause our cardio sucked.
A Range Bag with Some Teeth: The Grey Ghost Gear Bag
Published: September 21, 2021 { 2 comments }You know how a lot of range bags are glorified purses and constructed in a way that tells you they were meant as disposable give-away marketing products? Today isn’t one of those days. We went hands-on with the Grey Ghost Gear range bag over the last couple of weeks, which was clearly designed by people that have been to the range.
A Surprising Bit for Your Assaulter Kit: The Baby Wonder Bar!
Published: September 14, 2021 { 11 comments }Despite living in a world of explosive breaching charges, sledgehammers, and battering rams, I saw one piece of gear grow more and more of a following over the years. The simple wonder bar, ie baby crowbar/nail puller.
Gloves: All Summer Long
Published: August 29, 2021 { 3 comments }s I reacclimate myself to the jungle, a forgotten bit of wisdom comes back to me. Very underrated as a tactical necessity, the time is now to start training with gloves on. Yes, even in the woods. Perhaps especially in the woods.
Combat Grade Flip Flops?
Published: August 22, 2021 { 22 comments }These combat grade flip flops are ones I can highly recommend. If you prefer partial nudity for your toes but don’t wanna be completely lacking, TEVA is the weapon of choice.