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News, reviews and updates for military gun lovers, tactical enthusiasts and operators in the government and law enforcement.

COVID-19 Survival Kit: Food, water and gear you’ll need to prepare for the pandemic

The fact is, it's relatively easy to build a survival kit for something like COVID-19. You don’t need to be prepared for a zombie apocalypse – you just need to use a little common sense.

19 months ago

Finding trash (and treasures) at a gun show near you

While the 1,300+ tables at a gun show near me offered a plethora of plastic pistols and generic looking AR-15s, I couldn’t help but notice a few diamonds in the rough.

19 months ago

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Drastic changes coming to Marine Corps rifle qualification: Here’s what you need to know

The biggest changes to the Marine Corps rifle qualification in about a century could be coming in 2021.

The 2019 GearScout Guide to long-range shooting

This long-range shooting guide will help you decide whether precision shooting is right for you, and how to get started if the answer is "yes."

23 months ago

Now troops can practice force-on-force with an airsoft version of the M17

Sig Sauer, Inc. is now shipping the semi-automatic SIG AIR ProForce M17 airsoft pistol.

23 months ago

Sig Saeur Academy partners with FLIR Systems

Sig Sauer Academy partners with FLIR Systems on night vision tactical training

SIG SAUER Academy announces a partnership with FLIR Systems for the Night Vision Operator course, to include the addition of cutting-edge FLIR Night Vision and Thermal Imaging equipment.

2 years ago

The 2019 GearScout guide to competition shooting (or becoming a ‘gamer’)

Shooting sports cater to everyone — young, old, professional, hobbyist, good, bad, or just learning. Friendly, open, and designed to encourage new shooters they are the future of firearms use.

2 years ago

The 2019 GearScout guide to personal body armor

Personal body armor is a tool that has saved hundreds of lives since its introduction. Costly up front, it is priceless when you need it — kind of like your concealed carry firearm.

2 years ago

9mm versus .40 Smith & Wesson: Which caliber is better for self-defense?

If you shoot a lot and want to shoot better for less money, or if you’re considering using a handgun for personal or home defense, pick up a 9mm handgun and get shooting.

2 years ago

Here’s one way to defeat enemy body armor

Improved performance of small arms is a critical need for major militaries. Piercing enemy armor will bring an over-match capability enabling the relaxed razing of enemy combatants as the British did in the early 20th century against Maasai warriors in East Africa, armed with spears and no body armor, fighting against machine guns.

2 years ago

The 2019 GearScout guide to modern concealed carry pistols and holsters

You must constantly choose between availability, convenience, comfort, usability, practicality, and effectiveness — and in many cases affordability.

2 years ago

SIG Sauer releases 15-round mags for P365 models

The SIG SAUER P365 15-round magazine provides an additional 5 rounds to the P365 everyday carry pistol, and maximizes the pistol’s versatility.

2 years ago