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With a folding stock, left-side cocking handle and a quick-change barrel, DRD Tactical’s Aptus is unique among AR platforms.

Tactical Life April/May 2021

DRD Tactical Aptus: A Quick Takedown AR Ready for 5.56 or 300 BLK

Tactical Life April/May 2021

M4A1: Trigger Time on the American Grunt’s Ultimate Combat Rifle

SUB MOA Shooting offers an incredible backdrop for shooting.

Tactical Life April/May 2021

SUB MOA Shooting: A Rifle Range & Training Experience Like No Other

Rei Hoang has turned into a force in ELR competition.

Tactical Life April/May 2021

Rei Hoang: Brains, Beauty, and Unmatched Passion for ELR Competition

The Gwinn Bushmaster Arm Pistol was decades ahead of its time. Combining the best features of the M16 and the AKM into a revolutionary bullpup package smaller than any other 5.56mm weapon before or since, the Arm Pistol was really too much, too soon.

Tactical Life March 2021

Bushmaster Arm Pistol: Gwinn’s ’80s PDW That Was Nearly Awesome

We tested seven different 55-grain FMJ loads in 5.56mm NATO.

Tactical Life March 2020

7 of the Best 55 Grain 5.56 / 223 Rounds Compete Head to Head

Candidates are required to complete a grueling six-mile road march with gear in under one hour-forty-five minutes.

Tactical Life March 2021

BORTAC: Shedding Light on America’s Little-Known Elite Fighting Force

Highly trained, and proven under incredible fire, U.S. Border Patrol’s BORTAC might just be the most elite force you've never heard of.

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

In a battle of piston vs gas systems, we take a look at the renowned duo of SIG 716G2 DMR and POF Revolution DI rifle platforms.

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

Replicating the military designated marksman platform, our Daniel Defense DD5V3 versus Rock River BT-3 Precision battle showcases top rifles.

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

Designed to work with the M4 platform, the lightweight, takedown Cry Havoc GAU-5A with three magazines increases downed pilot firepower.

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

A simple design, the Stevens Model 15 owns a storied place in history via the lethal hands of Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock.

The vehicle CQB course at Centrifuge Training is incredibly intense.

Tactical Life December 2020

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

Fast, chaotic and intense, the curriculum in the Vehicle CQB course at Centrifuge Training is just the type of range time we need right now.

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’

Hone the skill of a sniper and improve your distance hunting game, training in long-range precision in the Rockies with Outdoor Solutions.

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.

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DRD Tactical Aptus: A Quick Takedown AR Ready for 5.56 or 300 BLK

M4A1: Trigger Time on the American Grunt’s Ultimate Combat Rifle

SUB MOA Shooting: A Rifle Range & Training Experience Like No Other

Rei Hoang: Brains, Beauty, and Unmatched Passion for ELR Competition

Bushmaster Arm Pistol: Gwinn’s ’80s PDW That Was Nearly Awesome

7 of the Best 55 Grain 5.56 / 223 Rounds Compete Head to Head

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BORTAC: Shedding Light on America’s Little-Known Elite Fighting Force

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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