By Trey Moore Body armor and flak jackets have been something sought after by armed forces around the globe to protect their troops from arms fire and shrapnel. Developed to prevent death and lessen injuries, body armor has been used in war combat since as early as world war one. Even from the first mediocreContinue reading “Body Armor: Vietnam Use and Development”
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Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms
This article is shared from a guy who used to follow our writing over at LooseRounds and was inspired by us. He started his site as a sort of blog detailing his journey to being a better rifleman and its evolved into something more like what LooseRounds used to be. The gun world tends toContinue reading “Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms”
The Legendary US Marine Corps Model 70 Sniper Rifle
From pre64win.com On May 29, 1942, eager to do their part in the war effort, Winchester shipped 373 model 70 standard .30-06 rifles to the US Marine Corps. Winchester requested the Marines evaluate the rifles generally for suitability of use in combat, and specifically for use as sniper rifles. Two months later the Marine CorpsContinue reading “The Legendary US Marine Corps Model 70 Sniper Rifle”
George Worthy Combat Special – Custom Colt 1911 70 Series – GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE 45 ACP
A classic custom Colt 1911 from Veteran, Motorcycle enthusiast, and pistolsmith George ‘George of the Jungle’ Worthy.
Manurhin Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with the Limited-Edition MR73 Liberty Revolver
Beretta USA proudly announces the launch of the Manurhin MR73 Liberty, a limited-edition revolver created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The MR73 Liberty celebrates the enduring pursuit of liberty and the historic alliance between France and the United States that helped secure American independence. Built on the legendary MR73 platform, each MR73Continue reading “Manurhin Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with the Limited-Edition MR73 Liberty Revolver”
George Huening Custom Colt
1911_purview Ok here’s my only other carry comp–after this we’re back to “regular” 1911s. This gun is a dream come true for me. Three years ago or so I worked up enough nerve to call the legendary George Huening to ask him if he would build me a gun. He said what do you want,Continue reading “George Huening Custom Colt”
A 28 Item Grocery Order From Target That Cost $64.50 In 2020 Now Costs $158.30
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, The cost of living has become absolutely suffocating for millions of Americans. For years, the bureaucrats in Washington have been feeding us numbers that show that the rate of inflation is low, but it is obvious to everyone that what they are telling us is simplyContinue reading “A 28 Item Grocery Order From Target That Cost $64.50 In 2020 Now Costs $158.30”
RECONNAISSANCE TEAM LEADER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
The Special Recognition Award is presented to SERGEANT Rob Graham, for sustained meritorious service as a Long Range Reconnaissance Team Leader from 26 May 1969 through 12 May 1970. Sergeant Graham’s determination, courage, and accomplishments during his tour with Command and Control South have been inspiring. An honor graduate of the Reconnaissance Team Leaders” School,Continue reading “RECONNAISSANCE TEAM LEADER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD”
Tightrope 1984
Clint Eastwood has made a lot of movies. A helluva lot of movies. Everyone knows about the big ones, but there was a time when he made some that have slipped through the cracks and you never hear about them anymore. Tightrope from 1984 is one of those. It’s a cop neo-noir crime thriller. It isContinue reading “Tightrope 1984”
Eric Johnson
You may not have ever heard the name Eric Johnson before, but it is a name many old timer match shooters and appreciators of fine rimfire rifles would know. A custom barrel maker of high regard. Famous for his ability to make rim fire barrels that seemed to be magical. The “Eric Johnson 5 StarContinue reading “Eric Johnson”
Scattered Shots 