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      The Rock River Arms BT-3 Precision and Daniel Defense DD5V3 represent the amalgamation of the best improvements made in AR10 rifle design.
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      DMR Battle: Daniel Defense DD5V3 vs. Rock River Arms BT-3 Precision

      The Red Arrow RAW15 brings many upgrades and sought after components into a 5.56 platform.
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      Red Arrow RAW15: Do-Everything Carbine Chambered in 5.56

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      Hatsan Blitz: .30 Caliber, Select-Fire Air Rifle Shoots Full-Auto

      The Stoeger M3500 Snow Goose features a white Cerakote finish and the Inertia-Driven operating system.
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      Stoeger M3500 Snow Goose: Purpose-Built Shotgun for Extreme Hunters

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      HEX Dragonfly: New Reflex Sight Runs on Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns

      The Sector Optics G1T2 begins life as a traditional 1-8X riflescope.
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      Sector Optics G1T2: The Do-It-All Scope You’ve Never Heard Of

      Pushing 1,000 lumens of white light, the Streamlight TLR-10 serves tactical operator needs.
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      Streamlight TLR-10: Rail-Mounted Weapon Light Pushes 1,000 Lumens

      Wearing night vision NODs greatly affects depth perception and requires training.
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      Night Vision 101: The Pros and Cons of Single-Tube vs Multi-Tube NODs

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      Lena Miculek notched a career milestone, winning the Florida Open PCC Championship from the Ladies division.
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      Team SIG’s Lena Miculek Makes History With Overall PCC Championship

      Dead Reckoning, Land navigation with a compass is a major component to military training.
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      Dead Reckoning: How Not Using a Compass Cost a Team Leader

      U.S. Air Force pilots get a solid self-defense package in the Cry Havoc GAU-5A.
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      Cry Havoc GAU-5A: A Hands-On Look at the Air Force’s Backup Weapon

      CWO4 Dave Tomlinson, infantry weapons officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates the Squad Common Optic attached to the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, Feb. 10, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The SCO is an improved optic that improves target acquisition and probability of hit with infantry assault rifles. Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the system to infantry and infantry-like units this year.
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      Marvon Payton attempted to steal from a CCW course then attacked an officer.

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      The Primary Arms GLx Raptor M2 proved capable as a mid-range optic.

      WATCH: Range Time With the Primary Arms GLx 2.5-10×44 FFP Scope

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    FREE GUN FRIDAY: Win a SIG Sauer Pistol and 9mm Ammo!

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    PWS MK116 Mod 2 Review, duo

    PWS MK116 Mod 2 Puts a Long-Stroke Piston System in a High-End Rifle

    Saiga 7.62x39, Definitive Arms build proved highly capable on the range.
    Tactical Life

    Definitive Arms Creates Custom Saiga 7.62×39 Worth Your Attention

    The First Strike 2.0 proved extremely fast on target during testing.

    Bushnell First Strike 2.0: How Does It Compare to Other Red Dots?

    Primary Weapons Sytems' MK116 Pro is loaded with features.
    Tactical Life October/November 2019

    PWS MK116 Pro: Long-Stroke Piston Now Offered in Sub-$1,000 Package

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    Tactical Life April/May 2019

    Gun Review: The RISE Armament Watchman 223LE for Police, Civilians

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    Tactical Life January/February 2019

    Tactical Walls Keeps Your Weapons Handy, Organized and Concealed

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    Nighthawk Custom Trooper

    Nighthawk Custom Trooper: First Look at Nighthawk’s New Do-It-All Pistol

    With a black Nitride finish and Heinie rear sights, the new Nighthawk Custom Trooper is everything you'd expect in a Nighthawk Government Model.

    EOTech Vudu 1-6 Right

    Why the EOTech Vudu 1-6 X 24 May Be the Best FFP Scope You Can Buy

    Designed for applications ranging from hunting to competition shooting, the EOTech Vudu 1-6 x 24, a first focal plane scope, delivers the goods

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    HEX Optics Dragonfly red dot, pistol view
    HEX Dragonfly: New Reflex Sight Runs on Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns
    U.S. Air Force pilots get a solid self-defense package in the Cry Havoc GAU-5A.
    Cry Havoc GAU-5A: A Hands-On Look at the Air Force’s Backup Weapon
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    RISE Armament Watchman Rifle review, Rendezvous, police

    FIRST LOOK: The LEO-Ready RISE Armament Watchman Rifle

    Ready for field duty and LEO protection, the RISE Armament Watchman is a serious .223 Wylde entry that we foresee police officers flocking to in droves.

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    Tactical Life May/June 2018

    Building a Krinkov SBR Using the Arsenal SLR-107UR

    It takes time and patience for any short-barreled rifle build, but shortening an Arsenal AK for a unique Krinkov SBR is well worth the effort.

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    Tactical Life May/June 2018

    How to Hide Your Home Defense Guns In Plain Sight for Fast Access

    If you want discreet security and the ability to have your home defense guns within reach, these gun safes are some of the best options currently available.

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    Tactical Life August/September 2018

    Pushing a Primary Arms 3X Compact Prism Scope to Its Absolute Limit

    Freezing, baking, running it over with a Jeep — a Primary Arms 3X Compact Prism Scope goes to hell and back with absolutely stunning results.

    Aimpoint CompM5 red dot optic rifle

    Aimpoint CompM5: All Eyes On the New Game-Changing Red Dot Sight

    With its 7075 high-strength aluminum build, the Aimpoint CompM5 is one of the sturdiest red dot optics on the market — and it runs on a single AAA battery.

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    Gun Review: A Customized Definitive Arms DAKM-4150 AK

    If you’re looking for one of the nicest AKM-type rifles to customize to your liking, look no further than the DAKM-4150 from Definitive Arms.

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