Presented by Leupold Optics Supported by MDT Inside Pro Match Rifles: PRS, NRL Hunter, and Real-World Setups In Episode 3, Dan Bertocchini puts everything from the series into action. This final episode moves from theory and setup into real-world execution, breaking down long-range hunting scenarios from 700 to over 1,100 yards. Dan walks through target engagement, wind calls, elevation data, and position building using the same rifles, optics, and support gear covered earlier in the series. You will see direct comparisons between calibers including the 6.5 PRC, 22 Creedmoor, and 300 Norma Magnum, along with real-time ballistic data, wind holds,…
KelTec has just released the SUB-PDP “Nub Sub”, a super compact braced 9mm pistol that folds in half.KelTec recently released the SUB-SDP, aka the “Nub Sub”, and it’s as wacky and cool as we’ve all come to expect from the company. Based on the SUB2000 folding pistol-caliber carbine, KelTec simply made it as short as possible and gave it a brace in order for it to legally qualify as a pistol. If you’ve been looking for a bag or truck gun that offers more shootability than a traditional pistol, the SUB-SDP is worth looking at.When unfolded, the SUB-SDP has an…
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The modern generation of body armor first began as hot, bulky wraparound Kevlar vests that protected against pistol rounds. But thanks to advances in materials sciences (and a healthy dose of government investment from two decades of continuous war) these ubiquitous police armor options have largely been supplemented or outright replaced by the leaner, more comfortable plate carrier. First popularized by special operators, plate carriers have since proliferated across American society — from SWAT officers to street cops, to tactical fitness folks (think CrossFit or the Tactical Games). And you too can capitalize on their benefits. A plate carrier not…
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Photos by Frank Thai Once described as “an AR-18 shoved up the arse of an EM2,” the SA80 continued the British defense establishment’s fascination with bullpups, which started in the late 1940s. Following the .280 British cartridge debacle where Winston Churchill bent the knee to adopt the American T65 round, the Brits were saddled with a service rifle that was longer than they wanted, heavier than needed, and chambered in a cartridge overly powerful for the role it was supposed to fill. Conceived at the height of the Cold War, the SA80 was supposed to address all of these concerns.…
The fight doesn’t end with the last shot. Here’s what you need to do in the moments after a defensive shooting.Most of the conversation in the concealed carry world centers on the fight itself: draw speed, shot placement, threat assessment and the mechanics of stopping a threat. That’s essential training, and none of it should be shortchanged. Nevertheless, there’s another aspect that doesn’t get nearly enough attention:What happens in the minutes after the shooting stops, before the first squad car rolls onto the scene?The gap between the last shot fired and the moment a badge walks through the door can…
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The Brief: Prosecutors in Butts County, Georgia, dismissed murder charges against Aaron White following a fatal shooting on his wedding night in 2024. The decision came after a new prosecution team determined they could not disprove White’s claim of self-defense or meet the legal burden of proof required for a conviction. The case involved administrative challenges, including a judge disqualifying the original district attorney’s office for forensic misconduct. Despite a previous indictment, the legal saga concluded when authorities acknowledged the inability to establish White as the primary aggressor during the violent confrontation that left one man dead. BUTTS COUNTY, GA…
Let’s just get this out of the way up front. I live in California. I remember it was about 20 years ago when I first had the opportunity to fire an AR-pattern rifle. I was then celebrating my 21st birthday in sunny Las Vegas, and decided to splurge one of the many “full auto” experiences the town had to offer. After a few magazines burst-fired through a clapped-out M4, I was downright gobsmacked. The rifle hadn’t pushed me around or run away on me. On the contrary, I stared at a group that was tightly clustered in the “A zone”…
The Springfield Armory M1A Tanker represents the synergistic combination of a compact, full-power rifle with a timelessly attractive aesthetic. Pushing a full-sized 7.62x51mm/.308 Win. round in a chassis that lends itself to maneuverability and easy portage, the M1A Tanker also captures some of that classic inimitable Parkerized steel and stained walnut of a bygone era. The Springfield Armory M1A Tanker represents the optimized close quarters rendition of the classic M1A rifle with old-school aesthetics. For the American shooter looking for practical utility with a spritz of class, the M1A Tanker is your iron. Why Do We Do This, Anyway? The…