The LPVO (low power variable optic) market has exploded in the last few years. One of the relative new comers to the market is SwampFox Optics. Today we’re reviewing the Swampfox Arrowhead LPVO 1-6x. The company was founded on the 4th of July 2018 in Colorado. Their name was derived from a Revolutionary War hero, …
When firearm people hear the name Bushnell, their thoughts usually go to small Banner scopes that are typically on rifles from the 70s and 80s. Throughout the years, however, Bushnell has made several moves in an effort to modernize its rifle scope lineup. The Bushnell Forge 4.5-27×50 was no exception with its massive magnification range …
Aside from the crazy politics and constant attacks on the 2nd Amendment that we all hold near and dear, we live in what I believe to be the golden era of firearms technology! Who would have thought we would have so many quality optics to choose from, whether for hunting, practical shooting, or self-defense. Many …
Today, we’re excited to talk about a training tool that we have found to be both interesting and useful, the Mantis Blackbeard X. Before we mention anything else, you deserve to know that Mantis provided us with a Blackbeard X for testing and review purposes. Don’t worry though – we always explain the pros and …
The Ruger LCP Max is one of the newest additions to the Ruger line of pistols. Chambered in .380 ACP, the LCP Max is a great little subcompact pistol that is designed for concealed carry and self-defense. Released in 2021, the LCP Max is an updated version of the original LCP pistol that came out …
Today, we’re going to talk about the VR60 from Rock Island, which is one of a new slate of shotguns that have recently come on the market. We’ll kick things off by telling you a little about the gun in terms of specs and performance. From there, we will then walk through four problems that …
Since its development in the 1950s, and subsequent adoption as one of the main small arms on the planet, the AR15 design has proven itself to be tough, reliable, accurate, and easy to shoot. With almost totally interchangeable parts and a well-studied design, and all other things being equal, most ARs you can buy on …
We like to consider the world of firearms to be a community of sorts. At the very least, we all share a hobby, and a lot of us share a commitment to our Second Amendment rights, even though we likely have other major disagreements. Sadly, not everyone sees the firearms world as a community, and, …
The world of concealed carry holsters is awash with lots of options, with, it seems like, most companies in a competition to see how much stuff they can get us to hang on our belt before leaving the house. If like us, you also appreciate a well-made and simple holster design that keeps your gun …
The Taurus 856 is a semi-automatic revolver that was first introduced in 2019. It is chambered in .38 Special +P and has a 6-round cylinder capacity. The 856 is an updated version of the popular Taurus 85 revolver and features a number of improvements over its predecessor. However, despite its many improvements, the 856 still …