Author: Tactical Gun Review
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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. I’m not saying that it’s you who will have an accident.…
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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 simply tighten the straps down all the way and it works fine. However,…
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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 1-5×24. With having limited experience with higher end optics, i wasn’t sure what to expect. I can tell you that Steiner didn’t let…
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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 dot as the reticle; these are simple technologies…
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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 for with this powerful rifle. Maybe you are looking…
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ATF eForm 4 Video Tutorial
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has released a new video tutorial on the eForm 4.
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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 companies Chip McCormick Custom, Circle WC Ranch, Khumba Bush Camp, Scattergun Technologies, Wilson Custom Ammunition and Wilson…
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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. Maintaining your firearm properly and following gun safety…
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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 facility. Hundreds of American workers are now working around the clock under the highest quality standards…
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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 book review of Navy SEAL Shooting. The…
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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 difference between life and death (for you or your livestock) or…
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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 is perfectly effective against those scenarios. Just remember that, no…
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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 Plane One of the biggest differences between the focal planes is the…
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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. Different Reticle Designs There are so…
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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 material selection we make here at Lynx Defense,”…