Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, the United States invasion of Grenada is perceived by some as a minor military engagement during the Cold War. However, the conflict was more important than many people might realize. BTR-60 “028” after it was knocked out and pushed off the road by the Rangers. Image: NARA What may have also escaped the notice of most Americans ...
Long-range precision shouldn’t be complicated to discuss, yet it often comes down to the individual experience of a student or instructor. Numerous noteworthy developments, such as weather meters, have improved the science of placing rounds on target at a more precise distance. Yet, relatively few instructors can provide a holistic approach to the complex problem of long-range marksmanship. Travis McCamish ...
Falco Holsters is introducing a new collection of leather gun belts that combine good looks with features designed for everyday carry. “Falco Holsters is known for blending old-world craftsmanship with innovative new features,” said Martin Lukacko, marketing manager at Falco Holsters. “With our new leather gun belt collection, we’re bringing that same spirit to one of the most essential elements ...
For a low-Power, variable optic (LPVO), field-of-view (FOV) is more than just a specification, it’s the difference between spotting a target in time or missing it entirely. This is why the new Thrive HD 1-8×24 from ZeroTech USA is designed with one of the widest FOVs in its class. Imagine tracking a fast-moving target through dense brush or scanning open ...
Meprolight is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The company’s first designs for defensive shooting and precision marksmanship included innovations in tritium and fiber-optics, which quickly gained favor among enthusiasts and professionals alike. Today the firm has expanded its line to include high-performance red-dot sights and variable optics that are trusted by military, law enforcement and civilian shooters around the ...
Everyone knows that the quality of shotgun triggers is typically inferior to that of rifles. My personal data gleaned from years of trigger-pull-weight testing indicates that modern rifles average roughly 5 pounds of pull weight while shotguns average 6.5, though that 6.5 pounds often feels much heavier than it actually is due to the amount of creep found within. Long, ...
If you’ve been shooting for a few years, it’s time to get your blood lead levels checked. I first met Tom in 2011 at the MGM Ironman 3-gun match, a legendary, high round count blast fest in the Idaho desert. We bullshitted between stages, hit it off, and the bromance continues to this day. At the time, he’d just returned ...
Stun grenades, commonly called flashbangs, are diversionary devices intended to distract and disorient enemies in a non-lethal manner. First used in the 1970s, they’re explosive devices that rely upon a blinding burst of light, painfully loud noise, and overpressure to disorient the enemy. The flash of light is generally measured in millions of candela, and the bang is typically over ...
Attaching a suppressor to a barrel shouldn’t be complicated, but it often is. Here we give an overview of the most common types of suppressor mounts. Do you think I need to go with a QD- or a HUB-style mount on my suppressor? What about direct-thread, is that even a thing anymore?” Chances are good that, if you know little ...
Bear Creek Arsenal is launching a new line of AR10 uppers and rifles in a new bolt-action style. This new line is designed to offer precision, reliability, and versatility to shooting enthusiasts and professionals alike. The new bolt action AR10 uppers and rifles will be available in five popular calibers: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 8.6 BLK,.243 Win, and .22-250 Rem. ...