Common Problems with Akkar Shotguns

Akkar shotguns are perhaps the most divisive firearms out there. If you ask one person, they’ll sing their praises and tell you why they are the best choice for a hunter or shooting enthusiast.  Ask another person, and they might warn you about all of the potential problems that come with these guns. Quite the …

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Viridian 4LUX CQ Grip Light

Viridian 4LUX Grip Light [REVIEW]

The 4Lux CQ is the latest tactical entry in the Fore grip / Light Combo lineup from Viridian. It’s a lightweight, rugged polymer compact fore grip that features a handstop, 400 Lumen tactical light with auto-activation, and can be purchased in either M-Lok or Picatinny rail configurations. It’s intended for use on tactical weapons, including …

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Amend2 Magazine Review Mod3

Amend2 Review: Mod-3 AR Magazines + Grip

There is no shortage of places to find cost-effective solutions for AR-15 in the modern market. The specific pieces we’re talking about today include magazines, pistol grips, and forearm grips. Companies like Magpul, Hexmag, and Amend2 are providing quality products that compete with each other, which results in some pretty economic prices. Despite all these …

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Arken SH-4 GenII RifleScope review

REVIEW: Arken SH4 Gen2 Scope

It’s important to note up front that Arken Optics USA was super gracious and did provide the SH4 Gen II 4-16×50 riflescope for this review. While this will in no way sway or otherwise influence the review, transparency is nonetheless important, and the reader should be aware of this fact. Now, let’s get on with …

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Man explaining the gun parts to a child

Talking to Kids about Guns in 2024

I grew up 15 minutes outside of nowhere. Most of us kids had our first .22 by 12 and had bagged our first deer by 14. Of course by then, most of us had our provisional driving licenses and the keys to our pops’ F-150s too.  As much as I might wish more kids could …

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CYA Holsters from CYA Supply co with a Glock 48

CYA Supply Co. Holsters [REVIEW]

CYA Supply Co. was kind enough to send us their Ridge Deep Concealment inside waistband holster (IWB) for us to review. As with all our reviews, we try to be objective and give you our honest opinions. So, let’s get started! Holsters, we have seen them all. Countless brands from the reviled Uncle Mikes to …

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Vortex Strikefire 2 Review

Vortex Strikefire 2 Red Dot Review [+ Video]

The Vortex StrikeFire II is one of Vortex’s red dot offerings that is similar in design and look to other full size red dots comparable to Aimpoint’s Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO), Primary Arms SLX Advanced Red Dot, Leupold Freedom RDS, and a host of other full size red dots from other manufacturers. With all the …

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Athlon Optics ARGOS BTR GEN2 Scope Review

Athlon Argos BTR Gen 2 Scope [REVIEW]

Athlon optics is a highly competitive manufacturer of optics. The rifle scope industry has never been so crowded, so why should Athlon command any attention from firearm enthusiasts? What I like the most about Athlon is that they let their products do a lot of the talking for them. After reviewing their optics, prices, and …

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Elite Survival Systems Concealed Carry Backpack review

[REVIEW] Elite Survival Systems Concealed Carry Backpack

When it comes to methods of carrying a concealed pistol, there seems to be endless options available.  With holsters alone, choices can include belt loop, clip on, inside the pants, outside the pants, cross draw, small of the back, shoulder rigs, ankle rigs, right-handed, left-handed, high retention, low retention, no retention, kydex, leather, etc. I …

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