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Tactical Gear is your home for trusted, credible information on tactical gear, military gear, police gear, tactical equipment, tactical training and advice for military, special operations, law enforcement and citizens who practice concealed carry and self-defense.

Editor’s Pick: Digital AR-15 Collection

Editor’s Pick: Digital AR-15 Collection

Covering everything from maintenance to functionality, the latest models and all the things you could latch on to their Picatinny rails, plus tips on parts and DIY-ing the ubiquitous AR-15, this is the resource to have.

AR Testfire: The AAC Blackout .300

AR Testfire: The AAC Blackout .300

The Advanced Armament Company has been making suppressors for some time now. So when it came time to design a cartridge and build an upper to house it, they knew a thing or two about the job. The result? The .300 AAC Blackout.

The Gun Digest Interview: Jordan King

The Gun Digest Interview: Jordan King

A young gun in Texas builds a reputation for making quality custom rifles. A Gun Digest interview with Jordan King of King’s Arsenal.

The Rock River Arms Pro Series Government exceeded the government's testing and was awarded contracts by the DEA, FBI and Marshal's Service.

AR-15 Review: Rock River Arms Pro Series Government

The civilian version of the AR-15 used by the DEA and FBI is one sweet rifle, with all the needed accessories to boot.

Surveillance Video: Concealed Carry Stops Milwaukee Robbery

Surveillance Video: Concealed Carry Stops Milwaukee Robbery

On Jan. 30, 2012, Dierre Cotton allegedly attempted to rob an Aldi’s grocery store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a sawed off rifle. A customer carrying a concealed handgun changed the outcome of events for the better and stopped the robbery spree.

The Unthinkables: Concealed Carry Holsters

The Unthinkables: Concealed Carry Holsters

When gearing up for concealed carry, don’t forget the holsters and clothes needed to match any situation.

The rifle that preceded the M16 in combat in Vietnam was the Colt/Armalite-produced 601/601. Issued with a green Bakelite stocks, the 601 featured a hard-chromed bolt carrier group and prong-type flash suppressor. It lacked the forward assist that was added two generations later to the M16A1 series, and the case deflector that appeared on the M16A2. The case deflector has definite merit, which cannot be said of the forward assist.  Left-handed law enforcement M16s need the addition of an add-on to protect the shooters’ faces from cartridge case burns.

Survival Guns: Advantages of the 20-Inch AR-15

Full-length 20-inch ARs with the original pencil-thin barrel profile are rather hard to find these days, but I’m here to tell you, this is the gun I would keep if I could keep only one for civil survival.

Video: Handgun Action Types Explained

Video: Handgun Action Types Explained

Ever wonder what terms like Double-Action, Double-Action-Only, Striker-Fired or Hammer-Fired mean? Watch this video on handgun action types for a clear explanation.

Choosing the right scope can be more challenging than picking out a gun, due to all the options available today.

Choosing the Best Scope is a Daunting Task

The number of scope options available to modern shooters is overwhelming. Here are some questions to begin asking.

A good sling and bipod are two of the three most important gun accessories you can add to any rifle.

3 Gun Accessories I Can’t Live Without

These essential long gun upgrades and gun accessories are critical to better shooting.