Night vision devices (NVDs) are game-changing pieces of kit. The ability to see in very low light situations is invaluable, but the military discovered that it is almost impossible for troops to use their weapon sights while wearing NVDs. This is when weapon-mounted lasers came into being. We’ve come a long way since the PEQ-2Continue reading “On Weapon-Mounted Lasers Part I”
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On Suppressors
Suppressors/silencers earn a lot of public attention due to their use in Hollywood and video games. And while most people know what they are, very few people have ever shot a suppressed firearm or fully understand what they can and cannot do. I have been running suppressors on some of my rifles for the pastContinue reading “On Suppressors”
Gear Standardization for Prepared Citizen Groups
If you look at a photograph of a squad of US Marines, you will see that everyone has the same uniform, weapons, optics, and load-bearing equipment (excluding special weapons like automatic rifles). This is partly due to logistical simplicity of the military buying a single piece of kit for everyone, and partly due to effectivenessContinue reading “Gear Standardization for Prepared Citizen Groups”
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