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Tactical Gear
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.
Shooting Competition as Training: How ‘Real’ Is It?
Though certainly not complete training in and of itself, shooting competition (IDPA, IPSC, etc.) can be a useful component of firearms training, skill maintenance and skill assessment.
Ammo: Reloads or Factory?
Have the benefits of reloading been outpaced by modern factory-loaded ammo?
AR-15 Review: Windham Weaponry’s Special Build 02
Windham Weaponry AR-15 rifles are just what you’d expect out of this long-time manufacturer from Maine: Top quality and great shooters.
Giveaway: AR-15 Guide With Torture-Test Gun Reviews
When Patrick Sweeney said he was going to put a batch of ARs through some intense torture testing to do gun reviews, we had no idea he’d go this far. Here’s your chance to win a copy of the book that shows the results – “Gun Digest Book of the AR-15 Volume 4.”
Newhall: Have We Forgotten the Lessons for Combat and Self Defense?
The slaughter of four young California Highway Patrol Officers at Newhall, in 1970, was a watershed experience in the history of American law enforcement. Four decades after the incident, the lessons from Newhall illustrate critical aspects of tactical training for law enforcement and self-defense.
Video: Long-Range Shooting at GAP Grind Competition
Hosted by K&M Precision Rifle Training and GA Precision, the 2012 GAP Grind was held October 26-28, 2012. Watch this video to get a look inside this demanding long-range shooting competition. Do you think you have what it takes?
Thoughts on Buying a First CCW Handgun
I’ve noticed a few things among those pondering a concealed carry gun. Maybe it’s just me.
Why Is Feinstein Going After Squirrel Hunting Guns?
Assault weapons ban list includes some curious picks.
AR-15 Review: Del-Ton Tapco
Del-Ton makes good rifles, even though some shooters are so class-based they won’t acknowledge any rifle not made by the “best” or “mil-spec” companies. Their loss, says Patrick Sweeney in this AR-15 review.
AR-15 Review: Wilson Combat 6.8
Everyone knows a Wilson Combat 1911 is top of the line. In this AR-15 review, Patrick Sweeney argues the same can be said for Wilson’s AR-15s, including this one chambered for the 6.8 cartridge.
