Know Your Bow: Recurve vs Compound Crossbows
If you’ve ever watched a movie or TV show based in Medieval Europe, you probably have a clear picture in your head when you hear the word “crossbow.” You can probably already see an archer pulling back a string along a stock of wood, causing two pieces of thin wood...
![How to Mount a Scope [Guide]](https://i0.wp.com/tacticalgunreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Gun-University-Scope-Ring-Finder.png?resize=615%2C417&ssl=1)
How to Mount a Scope [Guide]
Attaching a scope to a rifle can feel like a complex evolution. If you do it incorrectly, your scope will move when firing it, and or you’ll be less accurate. However, if you have the right tools, and follow these steps, you’ll be able to properly mount your...
5 Ways To Keep Your Firearm Safe and Ready
Handling or working with powerful equipment like guns is always a reason to be extra cautious. Learn five ways to keep your firearm safe and ready.
Ontario Knife Company Air Force Survival Knife
There are times when you just can’t carry a 20-ounce, 15-inch long khukuri. In these times, I turn to my Air Force Survival Knife. This was a gift from a buddy of mine in AFSOC, given to me after he went through SERE (Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape) school....
3 Concealed Carry Tips for Avoiding Printing
With concealed carry, you carry your gun discreetly. But if people can see the outline of your gun, you could have problems. Use these tips to avoid printing.
H&H Medical TK-4 and TK-4L Tourniquets
If you shoot, you need a first aid kit in your range bag. You should have bandages, tourniquets, medical tape and surgical gloves. This is not a polite suggestion, but a basic requirement. Accidents happen, and with guns, these accidents can be particularly serious....
Surplus European Gear
Belgian Harness Set Keepshooting has a Belgian Harness Set they offer for $11. Well-designed, inexpensive and works well with ALICE clips. Belt straps on the side could (as previous reviewer noted) be a weak point. However, if you're thinner, you can...
Steiner M5Xi Military
By Beau Durham When you think of high end optics, Steiner is one of the first names I think of. Steiner was nice enough to allow me to test out the M5Xi 1-5x24. With having limited experience with higher end optics, i wasn't sure what to expect. I can tell you that...
GuardTech Plus Gun Cleaning Kit
All shooters need a good gun cleaning kit and the kit from GuardTech Plus is a great addition to any workbench. This is a high quality product with thoughtful design features. This universal kit is built to clean your shotgun, rifle, and handgun. It includes brushes,...
Red Dot Sights vs Laser Sights What are the Pros and Cons
A few short decades ago, the red dot and laser sight technology were still in their infancy. However, since the early 70s, innovation has made its mark, with manufacturers building better and more accurate systems. Red Dot Sights Red Dot is a simple optic using a red...
NRA Convention Houston 2022
The National Rifle Association held its Annual Meeting in Houston this year. Fourteen acres of guns, optics, and gear! TGR was there to view the new products and meet old friends. We plan to follow up and review several of the more interesting products during the...
What Determines the Caliber of an AR-15?
What Determines the Caliber of an AR-15? The AR-15 was initially designed to be used specifically with a 5.56x45mm cartridge. However, due to its popularity, there is now a variety of calibers. But what determines the caliber of an AR-15 depends on what you are aiming...
Lynx Defense The Gigabyte rifle case
Lynx Defense has released a cool new rifle case, The Gigabyte, as part of their Urban Legend series. This high-quality, padded case accommodates bolt rifles up to 22" barrel length and tactical shotguns. Of course, it will also hold your favorite carbine as well as a...
PRI Best 6.8 SPC Magazine
Precision Reflex, Inc. builds the best magazines for your 6.8 SPC AR-15. PRI magazines are durable and reliable, consisting of two steel halves welded together. They utilize the Magpul anti-tilt follower with spring and feature a push-button floor plate for easy...
ATF eForm 4 Video Tutorial
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has released a new video tutorial on the eForm 4. https://youtu.be/PMI9Hx3pLAM
GPO – Spectra 5x 3-15x56i Riflescope
Looking for a great hunting scope that excels in low light? The German Precision Optics Spectra 5x 3-15x56i is certainly worth a look. As previously reported, GPO was started by Michael Jenson who has a long history in the outdoor and optics industry. GPO is an...
Wilson Combat Acquires Lehigh Defense
Interesting news coming out of Berryville, Arkansas! TGR is a big fan of Wilson Combat firearms. Bill Wilson is proud to announce the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based ammunition and bullet manufacturer Lehigh Defense. Lehigh Defense will join other Wilson-owned...
7 Mistakes New Shooters Often Make
by Jordan McDowell It’s easy to get excited about handling a gun for the first time, but that excitement opens doors to many possible mistakes. If you commit one of those mistakes, there’s a huge risk to yourself as well as people and property in your surroundings....
Mantis X10 Shooting Performance System Review
The Mantis X10 Shooting Performance System is the latest and greatest from Mantis. The X10 will help improve your trigger control and accuracy! The X10 sensor attaches to the picatinny rail of your weapon, analyzes thousands of bits of information with each shot, and...
KAHLES K318i ULTRASHORT PRECISION OPTIC
This is going to my long term review of the awesome Kahles K318i. This is a first focal plane tactical scope with a 3-18 zoom range, 50mm objective, tactical turrets, illumination, etc.. in a very compact package. I have used this hunting in very low...
Fenix PD36 TAC Mechanical Tactical Flashlight Review
The Fenix PD36 TAC Flashlight is a unique light featuring a mechanical switch (Duty-Lock-Tactical) and up to 3000 lumens. The unique functionality of the mechanical lock is what really sets this high quality light apart from the competition. Click the switch over to...
5 Best Pistols for Beginners
If you are just starting to learn more about firearms, most people probably recommended you to own a pistol as a starting point. Pistols are easier to handle and great for beginners. To narrow down your choices, we compiled a list of the best pistols for beginners....
Yankee Hill Turbo K 5.56 Silencer Review
The Yankee Hill Turbo K should be on your short list for a great sounding, reasonably priced dedicated 5.56 silencer. Sound reduction is quite remarkable for a K-can. For those unfamiliar with the "K" nomenclature, it is an abbreviation for the German word "Kurz"...
Legendary Big Green is Back. Remington Ammunition Hard at Work in the Heart of America.
Lonoke, Arkansas - April 12, 2021 - Remington Ammunition, America’s outdoor brand known around the world for generations by outdoor enthusiasts for its iconic green boxes, today announced the much-anticipated brand homecoming and factory reboot at its Lonoke, Arkansas...
Review: ‘Navy SEAL Shooting: Learn How to Shoot from Their Leading Instructor’ by Chris Sajnog
To be a great fighter, your mind must be sharp and your hands must be skilled. Chris Sajnog’s instructional book starts to bridge the gap between intellect and physical prowess. Is “Navy Seal Shooting” worth your time or should it stay on the shelf? Find out in my...
Firepower Advantage: 5 Best Semi-Auto Rifles for Your Home
In defending home and hearth from varmints and pests (both two and four-legged), a handgun is nice, but a good semi-automatic rifle is a changer. The ability to put multiple rounds on target accurately and in short order, at a distance, can often mean the...
Why the Ruger 10/22 is Perfect for Home Defense
Most people seem to think you need a loud, large-caliber gun for home defense. The reality is this: Armored paramilitary forces won’t be knocking down your door anytime soon. The fact is that home invasions are done by potential burglars, kidnappers, or rapists. A .22...
Getting Perspective: Understanding Focal Planes
Whether you’re new to shooting or you’ve hit the range a few times, some of the terminology can be confusing. When looking down the scope, though, understanding the difference between the first and second focal plane can seriously affect your shooting. First Focal...
Reticles 101: How to Choose the Right Rifle Scope Reticle
If you are shopping for a new scope, you’re probably thinking a lot about reticle choice. You aren’t alone. I just went through this process with my new AR-10. There are a sea of options out there, and it’s hard to pick. I’ll help you narrow down your options....
Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon was founded in 2010 when two Marines, Jake Wood and William McNulty, traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to assist those affected by the earthquake. As the small group of volunteers crossed the river separating the Dominican Republic and Haiti, they tagged...
Live to hunt and fish?
Come join us !
Contact TGR staff
Support the NRA
Be responsible
Latest posts by Guest Post (see all)
- Know Your Bow: Recurve vs Compound Crossbows - August 3, 2022
- How to Mount a Scope [Guide] - July 29, 2022
- Ontario Knife Company Air Force Survival Knife - July 24, 2022
Recent Comments