Discipline at the elite-shooting level is not just a virtue, it’s a foundational necessity. Professional shooters operate in a world where precision accuracy is often measured in millimeters and hundredths of a second. Every movement, drawstroke, grip pressure, sight acquisition et al is trained, repeated and extensively refined. There is no room for guesswork or thought interference. Just as a ...
Firearm: Taurus GX2 (MSRP: $309.99) Taurus released its new GX2 9 mm pistol as an entry-level option, but it shouldn’t be viewed as just an inexpensive handgun. Think of it as the concealed-carry handgun boiled down to the essentials: striker-fired operation, 13-round magazine, workable sights, accessory rail and bladed-safety trigger to prevent discharge if dropped. It’s simple to take down ...
A tragic shooting on Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee has left two dead and several injured. Authorities have neutralized the shooter, who is now in custody, but the campus remains an active crime scene. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE TALLAHASSEE, FL (2-minute read) — A deadly shooting unfolded at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, leaving two individuals dead and ...
CANCON South Carolina 2024 was a great event for a lot of reasons. New venue, bigger crowd, and the BBQ is better in South Carolina than it is in Georgia (fight me in the comments). The highlight of the event for me was the BOSS Silencers booth with its wide range of great-sounding cans. While the GUILLOTINE 5.56 and the ...
Less velocity means less power, but it can also mean a lot less noise. Here we discuss modern subsonic ammo. Slowing down isn’t something that I am particularly good at. The nature of my life and work makes it fast-paced, often to the point of exhaustion, and the ability to take a minute isn’t always available when I want it. ...
Accuracy Solutions is known for building high-quality chassis systems and accessories for precision rifles, including the popular BipodeXt bipod extenders. Now the company is releasing the new AML Adjustable Magazine Latch. The AML is designed to solve the frustrating industry-wide problem of varying sizes of drop-in magazines and differences in construction techniques or material tolerances that can lead to fit, ...
The Rock Island Armory TAC Ultra FS is chambered in 10mm Auto. Expect excellent accuracy in this tricked-out 1911 platform. When it comes to the 10mm vs .45 ACP, application decides the winner. Points to consider when deciding between the 10mm vs .45 ACP: Cartridge application Recoil sensitivity Potential need for fast follow-up shots Handgun size (.45 has more compact ...
UPDATE @ 01:04PM EST: Media is reporting that multiple people have been shot and are being hospitalized. Police have not yet confirmed any injuries or deaths, although videos posted to social media appear to show victims being carried away by police. ORIGINAL STORY: TALLAHASSEE, FL (2-minute read) — Florida State University was thrust into crisis mode Thursday afternoon as reports ...
Smith & Wesson is releasing a new model of the Model 1854 lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Gov’t. Crafted to combine the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun with modern enhancements, the rifle is now available in one of the most popular choices for lever-action rifles. Smith & Wesson first introduced the 1854 series in a paired synthetic black ...
One of America’s most well-known military storytellers, Capt. Dale Dye’s personal war story began in 1964 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Over the next six years, he served multiple tours in Vietnam and earned the Bronze Star with V for valor as well as three Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat. Capt. Dale Dye, respected military/technical advisor ...