Author: Aaron

Aaron is a sergeant with a midwestern police department, where he serves as a trainer, supervisor and SWAT sniper. In addition to his broad tactical knowledge, Aaron is an experienced hunter using bow and both modern and blackpowder firearms.

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New ESS Eye Protection

Post author By Aaron
Post date February 27, 2014

ESS is a leading producer of a variety of eyewear options. The company claims to be the largest supplier of eyewear to the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as militaries, police, and fire personnel from over 100 countries. ESS has a well established line of â€œballisticâ€ sunglasses and goggles that offer both superior eye protection in a compact, and appealing appearance. This year the company announced the addition of two new sunglasses to their ballistic line of sunglasses – the Rollbar and Credence.

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Rifles

Rock River Arms X-1 Rifle

Post author By Aaron
Post date February 25, 2014

Rock River Arms (RRA) introduced their new X-1 Series rifles at SHOT Show. Rock River Arms has continued to expand on a successful line of AR platform rifles, after winning a Federal contract to supply rifles to the DEA and several other Federal law enforcement agencies. Since that time Rock River has become a popular choice with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies, as well as civilian shooters.

Part of that success can be attributed to standard features on their rifles, such as the Rock River Arms 2-stage trigger, and other advanced features. The X-1 Series rifles will follow on that trend and add a few features as well.

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Rifles

The Savage Axis II Rifles

Savage released the Axis II rifle at SHOT Show this year. The original Axis was introduced by Savage as a bargain market entry level rifle, and has success in that competitive market. Now Savage takes the Axis II and moves beyond the basics to provide a very nice mid-level rifle.

The Axis II includes the famous Savage Accu-Trigger, and will come in combination with the Weaver Kaspa 3-9x40mm scope (a $150 MSRP value) that will be mounted and bore-sighted at the factory. In other features the Axis II will match the Axis, but the shooter is getting a lot in the two new additions.

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Handguns

Rock Island Armory 10mm 1911

Post author By Aaron
Post date January 28, 2014
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Rock Island Armory has a line of 1911 pistols bearing the 2011 Tactical Series title.Â These pistols are meant to honor the 100-year anniversary of the famed Model 1911, while showing off the latest advancements in pistol accessories for the legendary pistol.Â One of the newer additions to the 2011 Tactical Series, is a single stack 10mm that premiered at last yearâ€™s SHOT Show, but its such a nice pistol that I wanted to share it in this year’s show coverage.Â The other models in the 2011 Tactical Series include a traditional .45 ACP and a 9mm version of the pistol.

The Tactical 2011 VZ Grip 10 mm combines the 1911 concept and design, with modern features and materials.Â In recent years Rock Island Armory has been steadily making a name for themselves by producing quality 1911 pistols at affordable prices.Â This pistol caught my eye for its attractive profile, and the selection of the powerful 10mm.

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Shooting Gear

Lancer L7 Advanced Warfighter Magazine

Post author By Aaron
Post date January 22, 2014
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Lancer displayed their new L7 Advanced Warfighter Magazine (AWM) at the 2014 SHOT Show.Â The magazine is specifically designed as an upgraded magazine for semi-auto .308 caliber (7.62x51mm) rifles.Â The L7 AWM continues Lancerâ€™s famous translucent options in polymer magazines.

Lancer believed that most .308 caliber polymer magazines were not strong enough to sustain repeated firing of the more powerful .30 caliber cartridges.Â To answer this concern, Lancer combined the lightweight benefit of polymer, with the hardness and durability of steel like their L5 AWM.

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