The term Recce is getting thrown around a whole lot these days. Recce, short for recon, has become a good way to make it to the top of Reddit’s best fashion sub r/tacticalgear. Recce rifles, recce gear, recce loadout, etc., have had quite the upstart. Today we are...
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Wondering what various gun terms mean? Here’s where you learn.
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The AMR: Anti-Materiel Rifle
An anti-materiel rifle (AMR) is a large bore rifle system, often chambered in .50BMG, 12.7mm, or 14.5mm, designed for use against vehicles or emplacements. The roots of the anti-materiel rifle may be traced back to the First World War when the first anti-tank...
Shemaghs: A Rich History of Versatility
Shemaghs are one of the most universally used pieces of gear. They’ve protected wearers from the elements for hundreds of years.
Belt Fed: What it Means
Belt-fed is a fun term, and it’s my favorite type of weapon. Call it my machine gunner mentality, just don’t call me late for ammo resupply.
Types of Pistol: Sizes of Handguns
Every new gun owner’s rite of passage: picking the right gun. Making an informed selection is understanding aspects and features of a weapon.
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Short Stroke Piston vs Long Stroke
Long and short are often used to describe firearms technology. The most critical items are gas pistons and actions.
What is a Battle Rifle?
In the industry, we like to make shit up. But “battle rifle” stuck to describe rifles that fall outside of assault rifles or sniper rifles.
PALS vs MOLLE
Like tissues are called Kleenex, or table tennis is called Ping Pong, MOLLE, and PALS became nearly synonymous with modern webbing.
Language Lessons: Free Bore Boost
TERM: Free Bore Boost AKA: Velocity Increase APPLICATION OF USE: "That silencer caused free bore boost!" DEFINITION: When a silencer is used on a weapon and causes an increase in velocity. INTO THE WEEDS: One of the most common questions I get about silencers...
Language Lessons Twofer: Accuracy vs. Precision
What’s the difference between accuracy & precision? There is one. Both are important (assuming you want to shoot effectively). In today’s Language Lesson.