Accessories

There is a perception amongst some in our society that if there is no threat directly in front of them then there is no danger and therefore no reason to be prepared for what might happen. Everyday carry can mean different things to different people.

I don’t envy the Aimpoint engineer who drew the Micro S-1 assignment. Developing a plug-and-play red dot for a wide variety of shotguns must have been a nightmare. Most shotguns aren’t designed with optics in mind. Fortunately for us, Aimpoint’s engineers figured it out.

Camelbak has been in the military backpack game for quite a while and they do it better than most. It might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think tactical, but it should be.

Smith & Wesson Corp. has expanded its empire once again, announcing Wednesday that it has plans to acquire suppressor manufacturer Gemtech.

In a pinch, a keychain can become a self-defense tool: grasp the keychain in your fist while the keys stick out through each finger, attach a sturdy lanyard and create some kind of strike weapon, and so on.

Why a plate rack? Because it is among the most challenging and fun targets you can shoot.

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.

Rubber: It’s not just for shore leave and impromptu trips to Tijuana.  

What’s going on with the Hearing Protection Act???