Concealed Carry: A Painful Discussion

Concealed carry, the second amendment, and gun rights have been featured quite prominently in the news lately. Many on both sides are nearly apoplectic with anger over the issue, causing responsible gun owners to be forced to join allegiance with a group that they, perhaps, do not fully agree with. This is a discussion that’s based on reality, not based in politics. Feel free to disagree with me, but please, lets avoid knee jerk reactions and idiotic labels.

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Optimal AR-15: Reliability, Accuracy, Vision

The AR-15 is by far the most popular tactical rifle in America. It’s been around for more than half a century and its basic design continues to be improved upon every year. Likewise the aftermarket has added a bewildering array of accessories catered to a variety of consumers: competition shooters, collectors, and tactical professionals alike. This post aims to show the setup that is best suited for the majority of the tactical community. First, we must list the characteristics that we desire in the weapon system so we don’t end up looking like this.

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Science and Psychology: 9mm vs 45acp with [INFOGRAPHIC]

For as long as there have been pistols, there have been arguments concerning the efficacy of their projectiles. Sadly, these types of arguments seem to be rooted in folklore and anecdotes, rather than a practical application of terminal ballistics and adversarial psychology. The aim of this article is not to lay to rest which one is better, but which is most suited for tactical applications.

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Weapons, Gear, Self

Welcome to Tier Three Tactical.  This is my my outlet to share with you all what I believe to be important in the tactical world.  As … Read more

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