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The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

On the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, forces representing the Establishment were arrayed against a motley mob of some 2,000 students, hippies, stoners, bikers, and sundry anti-war protestors.

Cover Your A$# - Viridian XTL: Weapon Mounted Light & Camera - Review

Cover Your A$# – Viridian XTL: Weapon Mounted Light & Camera – Review

The Viridian XTL with Cam is a 500-lumen waterproof weapon light with a high definition camera built into the unit (has audio). I tested it at a 2 gun night match and the results are as follows.

Daniel Defense M4A1 - GWOT War Horse

Daniel Defense M4A1 – GWOT War Horse

DD M4A1, SOF standard issue It isn’t often that a review gun is something I have an emotional attachment too, but this one is an exception. The Daniel Defense M4A1 holds a special place in my heart, as I am sure is true for a great many Veterans. Why you ask? Because we carried one [...]

A Czech You Must Make on Your List: CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical Review

A Czech You Must Make on Your List: CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical Review

Whether your list is a bucket list, a wish list, or simply a shopping list – this is a Czech you just have to make on it.

Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 3

Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 3

In part 2, I installed the barrel, components, and pinned them in place. I’ll begin this part by drilling the gas port.

Suppressor Showdown: Full Review of Dead Air Nomad-L along with Nomad-30, Sandman, and Hybrid (Video)

Suppressor Showdown: Full Review of Dead Air Nomad-L along with Nomad-30, Sandman, and Hybrid (Video)

The Nomad L consistently suppressed sound as well as or better than any of the other cans tested in this review (usually better). The L isn’t the cheapest suppressor on the market, but nothing beats its performance and durability—even more expensive cans.

Vision Problems & Solutions for Shooters: What To Do When It's Hard to See The Sights

Vision Problems & Solutions for Shooters: What To Do When It’s Hard to See The Sights

Vision problems have plagued shooters ever since sights were invented. But with the techniques discussed in this article, a shooter with vision problems can still shoot well.

A Maxim Gun, an Abandoned French Tank, and One Determined American

A Maxim Gun, an Abandoned French Tank, and One Determined American

On a particularly dark day in October of 1918, John Barkley singlehandedly stopped an aggressive German Infantry assault using a captured German machinegun and a knocked-out French tank. John Barkley personified American heroism and courage.

FNX-45 Tactical: A Fighting Pistol Worthy of America's Favorite Caliber

FNX-45 Tactical: A Fighting Pistol Worthy of America’s Favorite Caliber

The FNX-45 Tactical is an absolutely unique sidearm, complete down to the “Jason Bourne” grade case it ships in. With 3 high capacity magazines, military-grade design, and all the suppressor factors built-in, this one has it all.

Rock Island Armory's AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon From a More Civilized Age

Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon From a More Civilized Age

Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 is a six-shot revolver. The surprising part is that it is chambered in 9mm. The steel frame gives weight to the gun and the low recoil of 9mm makes it pleasant to shoot.