For those of us that regularly shoot steel target at long distances, spotting impacts can be difficult. Target cameras can be a viable solution, but in my experience will not last a typical day of shooting due to the loss of battery. One very innovative product I saw during the 2018 SHOT Show was the T1000 Target Hit Indicator from Magneto Speed.
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Let Your Target Do the Work: Magneto Speed T1000 Target Hit Indicator — SHOT Show 2018
BY Thomas Gomez Published: January 31, 2018 { 2 comments }LethalLace: Concealed Carry Gun Wraps for Women (And Fat Guys) – SHOT Show 2018
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: January 31, 2018 { 17 comments }LethalLace is a wrap that allows users to secure their concealed carry handgun almost anywhere on their body. Designed for maximum comfort, it works in any environment.
Eberlestock Packs: Ideal for Hunting & the Military — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: January 31, 2018 { 3 comments }Eberlestock has long been known amongst civilians for hunting packs, establishing a reputation for hell and back reliability. Arguably, no pack company has done more when it comes to innovative designs. Less well known, for years military snipers have used them as well. The off the shelf solution solved a variety of problems since the [...]
Top Five Inside-the-Waistband Holsters
BY Administrator Published: January 30, 2018 { 38 comments }There’s probably no more basic accessory for the concealed carry of a handgun than an inside-the-waistband holster. And, while there are some objective qualifications for any holster – such as stability, security and safety – we can expect some subjectivity, especially when it comes to fit and comfort.
Concealed Carrie Makes Fashionable Purses, Totes, Briefcases for Women – SHOT Show 2018
BY Thomas Gomez Published: January 30, 2018 { 15 comments }Concealed Carrie makes a line of totes, clutches, satchels, and briefcases. Carrie also makes wallets, universal holsters, and accessories geared towards concealed carry, mostly targeting the female consumer.
Top 8 Long-Range Shooting Gear — SHOT Show 2018
BY Tom McHale Published: January 28, 2018 { 2 comments }SHOT Show 2018 has just under 2,000 vendors on site this year, so there’s lots of new long-range shooting gear to see. Better yet, the Range Day outing Monday before the show opens has a 1,000-yard range where some vendors provide the opportunity to try new guns, ammo, and gear. Here are some of the interesting long-range shooting products we found this year.
Top 8 New Range Accessories and Gear — SHOT Show 2018
BY Tom McHale Published: January 28, 2018 { 3 comments }Over the years I’ve learned exactly how to find all the cool stuff at SHOT Show. Level One is where most of the new companies get space, so it’s where you find all the latest new inventions, guns, and gear. When the bell rings on opening Tuesday, I head straight there, where I spend the entire day wandering the aisles of the basement. Yes, it takes a whole day because the show as a whole is the same size as the Pyramid at Giza and you’ll walk over 12 miles just passing by every booth. Here are some of the cool things I ran across at SHOT Show 2018.
Top Five Tactical Pens
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: January 25, 2018 { 8 comments }Tactical pens have made it into my other top five lists as additions to everyday carry gear or less-lethal self-defense tools. They are a favorite tool of mine and the one I try to persuade everyone to carry.
C.A.R.R. Backpack Transforms into Mobile Trauma Kit, Plate Carrier – SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: January 24, 2018 { 1 comment }Prepare to have your mind blown. Maybe. The C.A.R.R. backpack has a secret surprise that you need to see to believe.
Put a Clip on Your Magazine and Say Goodbye to Pouches – SHOT Show 2018
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: January 24, 2018 { 17 comments }Simple, cheap, and very handy. Recover Tactical’s clips allow you to carry spare mags on your belt. No pouch required.









