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The SIG versus POF showdown also provides a piston vs gas challenge.

Tactical Life December 2020

Piston vs Gas Rifle Shootout: SIG 716G2 DMR vs POF Revolution DI

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

Tactical Life October/November 2020

DMR Battle: Daniel Defense DD5V3 vs. Rock River Arms BT-3 Precision

U.S. Air Force pilots get a solid self-defense package in the Cry Havoc GAU-5A.

Tactical Life December 2019

Cry Havoc GAU-5A: A Hands-On Look at the Air Force’s Backup Weapon

The legendary Carlos Hatchock learned to shoot on a Stevens rifle.

Tactical Life October/November 2020

Stevens Model 15: The Story of Famed Sniper Carlos Hathcock’s First Rifle

The vehicle CQB course at Centrifuge Training is incredibly intense.

Tactical Life December 2020

WATCH: High-Intensity Vehicle CQB Pistol Course with Centrifuge Training

The Outdoor Solutions courses helped Western hunters prepare to make wind and distance calls, then make a well-placed shot at extreme range.

Tactical Life December 2019

Outdoor Solutions: Ringing Steel in the Rockies ‘Sniper Style’

Walther Q4 Steel Frame, With its PPQ DNA and European styling, the Q4 SF is both an attractive and high-performance fighting pistol.

Tactical Life August/September 2020

Walther Q4 Steel Frame: The New 15+1, Duty-Sized 9mm Pistol

With old school heft and balance, the Walther Q4 Steel Frame blends the best of steel frame and striker-fired platforms to deliver an instant classic.

During testing, the author found the Hornady A-Tip to be deadly accurate.

Tactical Life

Hornady A-Tip: How the Rounds Get the Most Out of Precision Rifles

For those looking to ring the absolute most out of their long-range rifle shooting, the Hornady Aluminum Tip (A-Tip) delivers championship-level accuracy.

The blend of American components and Russian rugged design shined.

Tactical Life August/September 2020

Century Arms C39v2 Zhukov: A Suppressed, Magpul-ized 7.62x39mm Rifle

Russian rugged dependability meets American ingenuity in the suppressed, Magpul-laden Century Arms C39v2 Zhukov in 7.62x39mm.

STL Garcia uses giant schnauzers to quell prison riots.

Tactical Life August/September 2020

WATCH: The Giant Schnauzer ‘Fur Missiles’ Used During Prison Riots

Using a combination of cutting edge technology and 100-pound giant schnauzer dogs, STL Joseph Garcia runs into fights few others are willing to.

After building then working up a load, the precision rifle build produced wonderful results.

Tactical Life

How to Build a Sub-MOA Precision Rifle With Optic for Less Than $1,000

With advanced optics and loads of premium parts available today, building a sub-MOA precision rifle has never been easier.

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

Loaded with upgrades and solid tactical components, the Definitive Arms Saiga 7.62x39 provides a hard-hitting rifle alternative.

Prison Riot guns, response, STL Joseph Garcia

Tactical Life August/September 2020

WATCH: STL Joseph Garcia and the Guns He Uses During a Prison Riot

STL Joseph Garcia heads a quick-reaction unit that responds to incidents like a prison riot with cadre of giant schnauzers and an impressive arsenal.

The FN Five-SeveN and the Ruger-57 get put through the test.

Tactical Life August/September 2020

WATCH: The FN Five seveN vs Ruger 57 in a 5.7x28mm Pistol Battle

In this battle of pistols slinging supercharged cartridges, we put the vaunted FN Five SeveN vs the brand-new Ruger 57 to determine king of the 5.7x28mm.

In a cartridge test, we compared 224 Valkyrie vs 223 Remington.

Tactical Life

224 Valkyrie vs 223 Remington: How the Two Actually Compare

One built to go long, the other arguably the most popular caliber in America, we tested 224 Valkyrie vs 223 Remington in this cartridge comparison test.

Though the facade is humble, PVK Vegas boasts an incredible inventory of high end blades.

Tactical Life

PVK Vegas: Inside the World’s Smallest and Greatest Knife Shop

Don't let the humble facade fool you, PVK Vegas just might be the world's greatest knife shop, offering a dizzying array of high-end steel.

With a 7.5-inch barrel, though billed as a competition gun, the AR9 serves well for home defense.

Tactical Life March 2020

RISE Armament AR9: A 9mm AR ‘Racecar’ With a 31+1 Capacity

Also available as a carbine, the RISE Armament AR9 pistol variant brings with it a 31+1 capacity and an incredibly fast trigger.

During home defense scenarios, the KelTec KS7 shined.

Tactical Life March 2020

KelTec KS7: A Compact, 26-Inch Bullpup With 12-Gauge Thump

With an 18.5-inch barrel in a mere 26-inch overall length, the bullpup KelTec KS7 brings 12-gauge power into a formidable home defense package.

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