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...
Wilson Combat factory visit
Last week we were up in Bentonville, AR mountain biking and we arranged a tour of the Wilson Combat factory which was about an hour and a half away. I have been a HUGE WC fanboy for over 10 years and own several of them. I don't think anyone builds better pistols or...
McMillan Game Hunter Woodland Carbon Ambush Stock
The HMR stock on my Bergara B-14 6.5 Creedmoor is a fine stock but very heavy - pushing 3.89 pounds with no bottom metal. I was looking for something lighter, better, and way cooler so naturally I turned to McMillan and their fantastic Carbon Ambush stock. This is...
Grey Ghost Gear Rifle Case Coyote Brown
The Grey Ghost Gear rifle case is exactly what I was looking for to carry my custom 6.8 SPC. This rifle is primarily used for hog hunting in South Texas and I want to be able to securely and safely carry the rifle, Trijicon 1-6 Accupoint, FLIR thermal scope, handheld...
Griffin Armament releases the Bushwacker 46 Gen 2 silencer.
The Griffin team is proud to introduce the new Bushwhacker® 46 (gen 2) universal suppressor. Many consumers are looking for a multi-function tool for a first suppressor. The ability to use the product across pistols, rifles, and other firearms has been the...
STI Firearms, LLC Announces Company Name Change to Staccato
Georgetown, TX: STI Firearms, LLC, inventors of the 2011® – The World’s Best Shooting Handgun, announced today that the company will begin operating as Staccato, effective immediately. The Staccato brand was introduced to the market in 2019 as the company’s new brand...
Lynx Defense Releases “The Bureau”, Second Rifle Bag in Urban Legend Series
Benson, NC – Lynx Defense is set to release its newest gun bag The Bureau on March 16th, 2020. The Bureau is designed to help customers conceal and transport personal defense weapons with discretion and ease. “Our customers are top of mind in every design decision and...
Console Vault In-Vehicle Safe Review
The Console Vault in-vehicle safe is your best option for securely storing your handgun or valuables in your truck or SUV. Constructed of heavy gauge steel, each Console Vault is easy to install and features either a keyed lock or a combination lock. Best of all,...
What essentials do you need to clean a weapon safely?
Do you own a gun? If you reside in the US, there is a high probability that you or people you know own guns. After all, the gun ownership laws of the country allow its residents to do so. According to a study conducted by Pew Research Center, handguns and rifles...
Watershed Highland Rifle Backpack Review
Watershed makes some of the toughest, best dry bags available. This is a review of the Watershed Highland Rifle Backpack. The original Watershed dry bags were created by river guides - outdoorsmen who live on the water every day. The company now offers a complete line...
Trijicon VCOG® 1-8×28 Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic
TGR tested one of the very first Trijicon VCOG (Variable Combat Optical Gunsight) scopes to be released way back in 2013 (review here). The VCOG 1-8 has now been chosen to be the Marine Corps Squad Common Optic. We have always been big fans of Trijicon and run a...
PRI Gas Buster Charging Handle with Combat Latch
The Precision Reflex Gas Buster Charging Handle is first and foremost a high quality upgrade over the typical AR-15 charging handle. It is a worthwhile investment to any build. Where it really shines of course is to deflect gas and grit away from your face when...
How to Use MOA Reticle
How to Use MOA Reticle The trajectory of a spinning bullet isn’t straight. It’s a downward curve (arc) because gravity pulls down the bullet. Wind also swings the bullet sideways. And so, when you shoot, you hit the target at the zero (sight in) distance. But beyond...
Performance Center M&P9 C.O.R.E. Threaded Barrel Pistol Review
The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) product line has a well-deserved reputation for quality and reliability. First introduced in 2005, it has proven to be extremely popular across the LE and Civilian markets. This is a review of the Performance Center...
H&H Medical: H Bandage and Thin H Bandage
Not every wound will be as dramatic as a gunshot wound to the femoral artery. You may encounter a situation where someone has a significant laceration that can be treated with direct pressure. The following situation is where the H Bandage or Thin H Bandage would come...
Tikka semi custom 7mm mag
While I have all the guns I need for just about everything I do I was missing a higher power hunting rifle. I needed something for Elk or Nilgai. I considered the 7 mag, 300 WinMag and 300 WSM. With the heavy bullets the 7mag is a great round and I can still shoot...
Best Gifts for the Hunter or Fisherman
Are you married to a hunter or outdoors enthusiast and are unsure of what would make a great gift? No worries, the editors at Tactical Gun Review and Texas Outdoors Network have come together to offer 12 outstanding gifts that any hunter, fishermen, or shooter would...
YHM RESONATOR 30 SILENCER REVIEW
We often times get asked for recommendations on someone's first can. We usually will recommend a 30 caliber with a good mounting system that can easily be used on multiple rifles. Today we take a look at the YHM Resonator 30. Midsized and midweight, priced around $500...
Heckler & Koch SP5
Heckler & Koch is proud to announce the US availability of the HK SP5, the only authentic sporting version of the legendary MP5 submachine gun available. The SP5 was developed by HK as a semiautomatic, civilian sporting pistol that matches the look and feel of the...
SIG SAUER Introduces the Commercial Variant of the U.S. Military M18 with the P320-M18
NEWINGTON, N.H., (December 3, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the P320-M18, the commercial variant of the U.S. Military Modular Handgun System (MHS) M18. A smaller version of the M17, the P320-M18 features a 3.9” barrel, compact slide, and carry...
AK-12 (Kalashnikov) Review – 2019 Edition
As you may already know since you clicked this article, the AK-12 is the latest installment, so to say, in the AK-47 family – even though it was first introduced way back, in 2012. However, despite it being introduced in 2012, it already shows signs that it can...
Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Tactical Gear
Your Complete Beginner's Guide to Tactical Gear Primarily used by military members and law enforcement personnel, tactical gear has broadened its scope in terms of utility. The popularity of tactical gear has mushroomed among survivalists, hunters and even private...
.223 vs 5.56 Explained in Plain English
What is the difference between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington?
Fenix PD36R Rechargeable Flashlight Review
The Fenix PD36R is an outstanding tactical flashlight. Read our review!
Getting Started in Long Range Shooting – A Beginners Guide
There is a huge mythology around what it takes to make shots at long distances and the majority of it is exactly that, myth. With practice, training, and the right gear you can make shots at most ranges within the capability of your rifle. The 1000 yard...
12 questions to ask before picking a hunting knife
In the hunting community, people commonly talk about the ‘One Tool Option’. And hunters often spend dollars finding the best tool to bring down their game of choice; rightfully so because the weapon is an essential tool. Just as essential, though, are the ancillary...
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