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Tactical How-To
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.
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.
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.
Rifle Painting: Blending In
Learn about camo painting your rifle so it, as well as you, can blend in no matter where you are with this easy do-it-yourself project.
Post-Disaster Survival: Dynamic Entry Tools 101
Following a disaster, access to friends and family may be not be as easy as opening a door. Understanding dynamic entry tools and techniques is important. Tactical expert and law enforcement veteran Dave Morelli explains these concepts in this article.
That Pesky Spring: Two Tricks to Reassemble Your 1911
After cleaning or maintenance, most pistols can be reassembled simply by reversing the order of disassembly. And some can’t. Check out these tips for reassembling your 1911 pistol.
Draw Quickly, Holster Slowly And With Care
When you are buying a CCW holster and a cover garment look for the little things that can hang up and possibly cause an unsafe situation. You will be glad you did.
Prepare to Survive: Get a Pack, a Plan, and the Skills You Need
Survival, disaster preparedness and bug-out bags are among the hottest topics these days, and Gun Digest has what you need to be prepared. Make sure you have a pack, a plan, and the skills necessary to survive real emergencies that could occur in your part of the world.
Tips for that Remote Tape Switch on Your AR-15
For the general purpose AR, a dedicated weapon-mounted light is a popular accessory, whether mounted on the rail or the vertical foregrip. If you’re using a remote tape switch with your light, there are a couple of critical points to watch for.
Why Keep Your Weapon Concealed? It Gives You The Advantage
If you are in a fight for your life there are no rules. You must win and to do so you must always maintain a tactical advantage.
