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Faxon Firearms, a leader in the firearms industry, is proud to announce the release of its ...
Faxon Firearms Unveils the ARAK-21
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Faxon Outdoors Presents the Icon 50L...
(Cincinnati, OH) Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle, pistol components, and complete firearms, is proud ...
Ultimate Guide to AR-15 Barrel Profi...
In this press release from Faxon Firearms, they provide a stellar guide to AR-15 barrel profiles ...
SOLO: Lynx Defense Rifle Bag
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The Effective Range of 6.5 Creedmoor
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Faxon’s Best .308 Bolt Action Rifles
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Best Glock Barrels: Top 7 for Reliab...
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Next-Gen Ammo: Exploring the Benefit...
Polymer Ammunition represents a significant development in the world of firearms, and HOP Munitions is a ...
FX19 Patriot LT: Faxon Firearms’ Lat...
Recently, Faxon Firearms expanded its catalog with the release of the FX19 Patriot LT, a sleek ...
Getting Into Glock Mag Extensions
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Gun Art Expands “Defending Freedom” ...
Arizona-based Gun Art is proud to announce the expansion of its DEFENDING FREEDOM series. Our high-quality, ...
SIG’s Romeo-M17 Red Dot Gets An NSN
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AR-15 Lower Receivers: Materials, Ch...
When embarking on the journey of building or upgrading an AR-15, a crucial decision lies in ...
SAR9 SUBCOMPACT GEN2: An Overview
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HOP Munitions: Where Polymer Meets P...
Innovation, precision, and dedication to excellence have become paramount in today’s ever-evolving landscape of firearms and ...
Exploring the Faxon ION-X Hyperlite
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Faxon Ruger 10/22 Threaded Barrel
For nearly six decades, the Ruger 10/22 has held a prominent place in the world of ...
The Faxon FX22: From Plinking to Com...
Faxon Firearms has announced the release of its FX22 Complete series, a collection of guns intended ...
Bang Saber: Flashbang for civilian u...
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Gray Beard Ammo Announces Grand Open...
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Revolutionize Your Glock 43x Experie...
In the quest for improved accuracy and performance, firearm enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for ...
A Tactical Shirt for Self-Rescuing P...
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Enhanced Performance with Faxon Gloc...
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New HandALL Models: Slip On Rubber P...
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Glock 17 Gen 5 Performance Mastery: ...
Known for its unwavering reliability, user-friendly nature, and pinpoint accuracy, the Glock 17 Gen 5 has ...
SilencerCo: On a Mission To Do It Be...
SilencerCo is on a mission. A mission to do it better. Do what better? Good question ...
Hard Head Veterans American Made ATE...
Hard Head Veterans, a veteran-owned and operated helmet manufacturing company, has announced the launch of its ...
SilencerCo Retooling for Success
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Choosing Your 300 Blackout Barrel
A popular and adaptable cartridge, the 300 Blackout is a go-to option for hunting, home defense, ...
AR15 Barrel Profiles 101: Choose the...
Choosing the appropriate AR15 barrel profile is one of the most important decisions to make when ...
Mike-102: an AK-AR-HK Hybrid?
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Revision and Fast Metal Join Forces ...
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Final Rule ATF 2021-05F: The BATFE o...
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Ruger 10/22 Bolt Upgrade from Faxon ...
There are many parts that make up a 10/22 rifle, and each one of them plays ...
Faxon’s FX19 Glock 19 Complete Kit...
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Best Pistol Compensator for CCW?
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TRIGGRCON 2022: THREE DAYS LEFT
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TRIGGRCON 2022: One Week Left!
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Faxon Overwatch Tactical | New 8.6 B...
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TRIGGRCON 2022: Moving Midwest
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Navy Arms FRF2 Sniper Rifle Replicas...
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West Coast Armor | Chest Plates For ...
Body Armor used to be cumbersome and expensive, good thing it ain’t 2005 anymore. Happily, West ...
Prepare Yourself With Core Vision Tr...
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SIG P365 X-MACRO: It’s a 17+1. Here ...
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The Faxon Firearms Sentinel AR10 Cha...
It’s all in the name…Sentinel. A Sentinel is a guard whose job it is to stand ...
The New Maxim Defense MD9 PCC
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Faxon Firearms: A Guide To Finding T...
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Lancer OD Green Mags: At GunMag Ware...
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Nightstick SFL – An Excellent Shotgu...
Mounting lights on pump-action shotguns is a real hassle. Working the pump back and forth makes ...
Helmet Pads from Hard Heads: Helmet ...
Hard Head Veterans is excited to showcase their Micro Lattice Pads – helmet accessories that are ...
Night Fision ORS Tritium Sights | De...
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Aero Precision AR15 Successfully Tes...
An Aero Precision AR15 has successfully completed a series of rigorous testing procedures required to meet National ...
Faxon Firearms Rimfire: New 10/22 Ba...
Push Reliability and Accuracy to new heights with Ruger 10/22 barrels From Faxon Firearms. Faxon Firearms ...
The SIG P322 Review – Rimfire Perfec...
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DSX-D: Duty Suppressor System
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DRF-22 Maxim Defense’s Rimfire Suppr...
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Maxim Quiet: Maxim Defense Moving to...
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All About Armslist – Hundreds of FFL...
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New Fifty Shades of FDE Patch!
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The Mantis X Blackbeard Review
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Maxim Defense MD-1505: An AR Take on...
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The XD-E 3.3 9mm from Springfield Ar...
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HRT Modulus Chest Rig Review
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ASP Raptor DF Flashlight review
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New Micro Pistol: Taurus GX4
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Save 10% at Toor Knives!
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M17 Enhanced Red Gun from ASP
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New ASP Enhanced Red Gun: HK416
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Fifty Shades of FDE 90K Giveaway
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The Cloud Defensive REIN is here!
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Ops-Core AMP Review up at the MagLif...
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Bump Helmet Article at The Maglife
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Review: Shadow Systems Corp MR918
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Review of Highcom Armor Ultra Lightw...
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85K Fifty Shades of FDE Give Away!
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Eotech. SHOT Show 2020 Industry Rang...
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Wild Things Gear. SHOT Show 2020
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A Lasersaddle for the TAC14
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10% off at Cloud Defensive!
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Black November Sale at Cloud Defensi...
OWL & CORv1 The guys at Cloud Defensive don’t want people to wait till Black Friday ...
Streamlight TLR-7A
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AR Mag Lock & Freedom Follower Disco...
Fellow Gun Owning Californians, I have great news! I got you some discount codes for the ...
Palmetto State Armory Sales 9/17/19
Here are some great deals at Palmetto State Armory! Use the links below to help support ...
FDE! (Fifty shades of what, now?)
You’ve been reading this for years (and thank you for that): Fifty Shades of FDE. Chances ...
Archon Type B now arriving!
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DIY Rattlecan Paint Job in Multicam ...
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Goat Guns Miniatures
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July 4th Sale at Cloud Defensive!
Cloud Defensive is having one hell of a package deal! Buy an OWL, get a 210 ...
25% off on Salomon at US Elite Gear!
Save 25% off Salomon at US Elite Gear! The Mark II’s are the only exception. Use ...
Inside Safariland, article up on B-B...
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SBA4 Now Shipping!
SB Tactical’s latest Brace was unveiled at SHOT Show 2019 and is now shipping! Truth be ...
Great Deal for Ruger 10/22 owners!
Champion Ruger 10/22 Magazine 2-pack, Cleaning Kit, Target Bundle Got at 10/22? Gun Mag Warehouse got ...
Palmetto State Armory Easter Sale!
Go save some money this Easter Weekend at Palmetto State Armory! Use this link to go ...
The Primary Arms Platinum 1-8×24 FFP...
The first LPVO I had on my SCAR 17s was a disappointment and couldn’t even get ...
Save at US Elite Gear!
I now am one of their Influencers for US Elite Gear! They have pretty much all ...
Huge Trijicon SALE at Primary Arms!
I guess yesterday was just a start over at Primary Arms…. I just got notice that ...
On Sale at PA: Trijicon Accupower 2....
It’s been a busy 2019 so far and I haven’t posted much on here. I am ...
SHOTrep: High Risk Training
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My top 3 from SHOT Show 2019 Range D...
My top 3 products from the Industry Day at the Range: Top Three Products at Range ...
Pro Shot at SHOT Show 2019
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SHOT Show 2019: Wild Things Gear
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The “RailChanger” is now available f...
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Kershaw Knives “Bareknuckle” beginni...
Kershaw Knives has started 2019 strong with a knife they call the “7777 Bareknuckle.” The 7777 ...
V43 from Victory First to debut at S...
We received a release from Victory First. They’re an outstanding training organization in Virginia with a ...
Grey Ghost has a new “hydration EDC ...
The tan color is Coyote, rather than FDE, but it looks to be a pretty nice ...
Lightforce USA “Striker” Vehicle LED...
Lightforce USA has released a line of rectangular vehicle LEDs called the Striker series, with15 LumiLEDs aboard, but the ...
Fifty Shades of Fried Rice, my recip...
I share my Fried Rice recipe that I have made up over the years of trial ...
SB Tactical Brace for CZ Scorpion EV...
The SB Tactical Line has expanded to include the CZ Scorpion EVO Pistol! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
Elcan Sale at Tactical Sh*t!
Photo Courtesy of my friend Chris Tactical Shit has the lowest prices on Elcans right now ...
Black Friday Sales!
The Black Friday Sales are upon us! I will list all the great deals and links ...
Report on 3M Peltor Sport Tactical 5...
Go read my full report on the Peltor Sport Tactical 500’s: Report | 3M Peltor Sport ...
Baja Style Tactical Pullover: the Ca...
The “California Combat Hoodie” is now available for pre-order at All Skill No Luck. The “tactical” ...
Palmetto State Armory
Palmetto State Armory has been around for almost a decade, providing quality AR parts and accessories ...
Press Release: Bruiser Industries
My good friend Joe, a fellow writer at Breach Bang Clear, just retired from 14 years ...
Presscheck Consulting Fall/Winter Sc...
Get out and train with SGM(R) Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting! Here’s the press release: (Fayetteville, ...
Report: Radical Firearms FDE Upper
Radical Firearms is a Texas based company that manufactures AR style rifles at an affordable price ...
Mean Gene Sling Offers Hunting Sling...
Mean Gene Leather makes some great stuff, and while it isn’t really in FDE, he does ...
New Optics Mounts Available from Rep...
Reptilia has announced the availability of two new optic mounts: the ROF SAR, a 30mm Tube Red ...
Police & Security Forces in Brazil g...
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Report on Adaptiv X Jeans and Carbon...
Here’s my full report of my personal favorite EDC pants and belt. Follow the link below: ...
First Look at FCU X01 at B-B-C
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Tenicor Velo Holster earns Golden Tr...
Congratulations to Tenicor! They got the Golden Triggr Award for Accessories at Triggrcon last weekend. Here’s ...
5.11 Carson Anniversary Event
Come by the 5.11 Store in Carson this Saturday 8/4/18 from 10 AM to 8 PM ...
Cloud Defensive OWL Update 7/27/18
I have an Update for you on the Cloud Defensive OWL. Here’s a message from the ...
Limited Restock of Gen 4 Glock ATEi ...
ATEi is happy to announce that the upgraded Gen Glock 19 A9, first introduced right around ...
55K Fifty Shades of FDE GAW
Happy Independence Day! I thought it’d be a great day celebrate our Freedom, thanks to every ...
Invisio Hearing Protection Demo & Ra...
FYI: got this from a friend, Invisio Hearing Protection Demo & Range Time Open to all ...
Report: Qore Performance IcePlate at...
Keep cool with Qore Performance IcePlates! My full report is at: Report | Qore Performance IcePlate ...
Lone Wolf Distributors
Need Glock parts and accessories? Go to Lone Wolf Distributors via the link below to help ...
Report: CORE Survival Helstar Series...
My report on CORE Survival Helstar Series markers is at: CORE Survival | A Report Photos ...
Brownells, Gorilla Ammo, Shoot Steel...
Some new ways to support Fifty Shades of FDE! Please use these links to these awesome ...
Review: Craft Holsters
It has been awhile since I’ve run a leather holster. My current lifestyle has me going ...
Cloud Defensive OWL Update!
The Cloud Defensive OWL went through some updates and is still on track for Summer Release! ...
LFT Brokos Belt Overview
My good friend Dan Brokos sent me some new products that he designed based on his ...
Holosun HS503GU FDE/Elevated Tech Sl...
I just got in some new FDE products, the Holosun Circle Dot Micro Red Dot optic ...
Lead Faucet Tactical-Brain Dump on C...
Lead Faucet Tactical-Brain Dump on CQB Carbine Course My full AAR or Brain Dump on Dan ...
Rifle Supply Memorial Day Glock 19X ...
My friends at Rifle Supply are having a sale on the Glock 19X over the Memorial ...
Cloud Defensive Memorial Day Sale
Cloud Defensive doesn’t run sales often, only two to be exact: Memorial Day and Black Friday ...
Safariland 6365 Holster Video Review...
It’s been a crazy busy year. I’m working on a lot of reviews and trying to ...
5.11 Commerce Warehouse Sale this we...
The 5.11 Commerce Store is having a Huge Warehouse Sale this coming weekend. These are some ...
Primary Arms/Holosun ACSS Red Dot
Holosun Paralow HS503G Red Dot Sight – ACSS Reticle I just received fhe Primary Arms exclusive ...
New Raptor Scopes from Primary Arms!
Primary Arms is on a roll…they have just released their new Raptor 1-6 scopes for 5.56/5.45/.308 ...
First Look: TA31D ACOG with ACSS Ret...
I got myself a brand new P3 Piston upper from Adams Arms and needed an optic ...
Awesome Giveaway from Lightforce!
Get in on this Giveaway! All you have to do is go to the link at ...
PA Gen III 1-6x optic with New ACSS ...
Primary Arms GEN III 1-6X24 SFP Rifle Scope with ACSS-GRIFFIN-MIL Reticle This is a new offering ...
SGI: High Risk Dignitary Protection ...
New Training Opportunity in SoCal from Solutions Group International: SGI High-Risk Dignitary Protection Course Now Open ...
New Primary Arms 4-14×44 Optic
Primary Arms just released a new optic: Primary Arms 4-14X44mm Riflescope – ARC-2 MOA Reticle SKU: ...
Just in: PA Platinum 1-8×24 with ACS...
Primary Arms sent me one thier Platinum 1-8×24 Optics with ACSS and I will be reviewing ...
Flash Sale on Geissele at Primary Ar...
Get on this Geissele Sale over this weekend at Primary Arms! https://tinyurl.com/ya7xopsp ...
Report: Etymotic Gunsport PRO-15 at ...
Go read my report on these electronic ear plugs from Etymotic! Photos by Muzzle Flash Media ...
Primary Arms!
Fifty Shades of FDE is now an affiliate of Primary Arms! I will be reviewing their ...
Radical Firearms SHOT Show 2018
Radical Firearms SHOT Show 2018 While I was at SHOT, I stopped by and visited my ...
Crye Precision G4
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Victory First SHOT Show 2018
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JTT Mag Extensions at B-B-C
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Night Vision Operators Course with 1...
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Painting your Optics, JTT on B-B-C
Just Tip on how to Rattlecan your optics over on Breach Bang Clear: JTT: Painting Your ...
Peltor SHOT Show 2018
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5.11 Tactical at SHOT Show 2018
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Exclusive on the Cloud Defensive OWL...
Starting out SHOT SHOW 2018 coverage early! Go read about it here: http://www.breachbangclear.com/owl-optimized-weapon-light-cloud-defensive/ ...
New Glock 43 Slides from GGP!
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Tactical Training GAW!
Enter this Awesome Give Away at my Instagram page @fiftyshadesoffde! @mindset_tactical_solutions is offering the Winner a ...
Review: Double Click Holsters-Safe C...
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Report: SureFire Masterfire Holster ...
I report on SureFire’s Masterfire Holster System. You can read it at Breach Bang Clear! Report ...
Pictures of my P320c after the Volun...
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Update! I got my P320c Back!
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Report on the HSP FlatPack Plus at B...
I report on the Haley Strategic Partners D3 Flat Pack Plus, which has been my Everyday ...
Update: Sig Sauer P320 Voluntary Upg...
I received a RMA number and return label from Sig Sauer. I just shipped my P320c ...
AAR: Recoil Magazine’s Summit in the...
Recoil Summit in the Sand: AAR Two weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to attend Recoil ...
Recoil: Summit in the Sand
I got the awesome opportunity to attend Recoil Magazine’s first Live Event: Summit in the Sand ...
JTT: Setting up Outer Carrier at BBC
My tips on setting up outer carriers. http://www.breachbangclear.com/jtt-setting-outer-carriers/ ...
9/11 16 years later. Never Forget.
There are many stories of Heroism on that horrible day that I myself have just read ...
P320 voluntary upgrade
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JTT: How to get through Screening at...
Today I go over some helpful tips on getting through the screening processes that you’ll most ...
TCI/Safariland DEHP Review
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WTW: Beretta 85F Cheetah on BBC
I wrote today’s edition of Weapon Trivia Wednesday at Breach Bang Clear: WTW: The Beretta 85F ...
Father’s Day Wish List on BBC
The Breach Bang Clear Minions have come up with a List of awesome stuff to get ...
JTT: Setting up your WML (at BBC)
I offer some tips on setting up your Weapon Mounted Light at Breach Bang Clear. JTT: ...
5.11 Tac Tec Plate Carrier Review at...
I review the 5.11 Tactical Tac Tec Plate Carrier at Breach Bang Clear. Read the full ...
Badass stuff from Daniel Defense at ...
Check out the latest video and news on Daniel Defense at Breach Bang Clear! Little Birds, ...
Review: Cloud Defensive LCS Mk2 (BB...
Go read my review of the Cloud Defensive LCS Mk2! Cloud Defensive LCS Mk2 Review ...
MNKF: HK Ally Knife (BBC)
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JTT: Use the right tool (BBC)
Just The Tip on the Mag Lula Uplula, go read more at: JTT: Use the Right ...
Support this page!
Please help support this page & Breach Bang Clear by going to www.madduo.com where you’ll find ...
Be Advised: RCS Roland Special Phant...
Raven Concealment has you covered if you’re running a Roland Special on your Glock 19! Read ...
AAR: Guerrilla Approach-High Threat ...
Go read my After Action Review on the Guerrilla Approach-High Threat Environment Vehicle Tactics Course that ...
WTW: FN FNC-80 at BBC
I wrote a Weapon Trivia Wednesday piece on the Carbine Al Pacino used in my favorite ...
Op-Ed at Breach Bang Clear
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SO Tech, Small American Business (BB...
Read more about SO Tech Tactical at Breach Bang Clear! Small American Business: SO Tech Tactical ...
5.11 & Ubisoft: Ghost Recon Wildland...
The newly released Ghost Recon Wildlands is so much more than just a video game. Go ...
North Hollywood Shootout, 20 Years L...
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Dynamis Alliance SHOT Show 2017 cove...
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Shot Show 2017 US Palm/Armor Express...
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Cloud Defensive LCS Mk1 Gen2 Review ...
The Gen 1 was great but the Gen 2 is even better! Go read my review ...
Fifty Shades of FDE SCAR17 Update vi...
I don’t post too many videos on YouTube due to time constraints and I lack the ...
Pictorial Essay on LoF Shooters Glov...
To read my Pictorial Essay on Line of Fire, go to: Line of Fire/Dynamis Alliance, Shooter's ...
Cloud Defensive LCS Gen2 announcemen...
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Shot Show 2017 B5 Systems New Produc...
Some new products from B5 Systems, go read it at BBC: SHOT Show 2017: B5 Systems ...
SHOT Show 2017, LoF product release ...
Go read up on Line of Fire’s Cold Weather Mitt System! Line of Fire Cold Weather ...
JTT: Optimizing the drop leg holster...
If you must run a drop leg holster, here are some tips. Photos courtesy of Muzzle ...
@fiftyshadesofFDE 50k Instagram Give...
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Kershaw Siege Review on BBC
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Review: High Threat Environment Vehi...
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Cloud Defensive LCS Mk1/ICC Review l...
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First Look: Polymer AR10 Magpacker. ...
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A Visit to Los Angeles Cerakote. Liv...
Read about my Cerakote adventure over at Los Angeles Cerakote! A Visit to Los Angeles Cerakote ...
Lack of Firearms Training after the ...
Read my Op-Ed over at Breach Bang Clear: Lack of Firearms Training After the Police Academy ...
Magpacker Review, live on BBC!
My second article as a guest writer for Breach Bang Clear is now live: Review: Magpacker ...
BPG Blast Shield Cover Review is liv...
I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been guest writing for the guys at Breach ...
Safariland/Protech Tactical Delta5HC...
Before I get into my review, first I’d like to go over the history of the ...
Surefire Helmet Light Mount for OpsC...
For many years, those that run the Surefire HL-1 Helmet Lights have been looking for a ...
Hatch Task Specific Series gloves Re...
I have more sets of gloves through the years that could fill up the trunk of ...
Keeping your Warrior’s Edge sharp...
Long before I thought about joining the ranks of the Law Enforcement profession, I’ve always viewed ...
Safariland 6365 Duty Holster Review
In my honest and personal opinion, based on over a decade of experience with all kinds ...
EmdomUSA CM Belt Review
I get asked a lot of questions about my Battle Belt. I figured it was long ...
Thomas Tactical Precision AIWB Glock...
There’s a ton of options when it comes to custom kydex holsters. The hard part is ...
AAR Iron Works Tactical: Every Day C...
I was invited by my best friend Jeff @muzzleflashmedia to attend a shooting class that really ...
Sig Sauer P320C FDE 9mm Review
If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that I’ve been updating my weapon systems and ...
The Fifty Shades of FDE SCAR 17
Some of you follow my Instagram Account @fiftyshadesofFDE so you know a lot about this. I ...
Surefire UDR Dominator Review
I got a rare chance to take a bunch of Surefire Flashlights for a so-called test ...
Steve Ryan Push Dagger Review
This would be my first knife review on this blog and I’m starting it off with ...
Trijicon HD Night Sights Review
Trijicon is best known for their Bright and Tough Night Sights on pistols. A few years ...
KDG/AXTS Talon SCAR Selector review.
There are more accessories available for the FN SCAR platform out today than ever. Thanks to ...
Your First Pistol
This post is to help all of the new shooters decide which handgun would be perfect ...
Trijicon RX30 Reflex Review
Trijicon has an excellent reputation in optics for all sorts of weapons systems. They’re known to ...
.308 Battle Rifle for Civilians
I saw YouTube video where the two guys in it were discussing the relevance of a ...
Kinetic DG SCAR MLOK MREX Rail Exten...
One huge complaint against the FN SCAR weapons system is the fact that it is very ...
Camouflaging My Rifle
I’ve always wanted to Camouflage my rifle via rattle can but never had the courage to ...
Surefire Warden Review (Update 7.62)
I thought I’d write an update to my previous review of the Surefire Warden since there ...
The Second Amendment
Our Second Amendment, in my opinion is our most important Amendment in our Constitution because it ...
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence cases are difficult to deal with from the start to the conclusion because nobody ...
Surefire Warden Review
There is not a lot of information out there on Surefire’s highly anticipated Warden. I know ...
Gun Culture and Law Enforcement
Before I got into the profession of Law Enforcement, even as an Explorer, I thought that ...
Heckler and Koch MP5
It’s not everyday that I get to shoot a fully automatic submachine gun. Actually it’s extremely ...
FNH SCAR 17s FDE
I recently acquired the Fabrique Nationale Herstal SCAR 17s. It was a rifle that I have ...
Never Off Duty
The moment you accept the oath, are sworn in and given a badge, your life changes ...
United We Stand.
United We Stand. Do we as Americans still remember this phrase? It sure doesn’t look that ...
Beretta M85F Cheetah .380
I’ve carried the Beretta M85F Cheetah chambered in .380 ACP or 9mm short for many years ...
When Evil stares at you, stare back!
Throughout my career, I’ve come across a lot of criminals. Most of them made poor decisions ...
Knowing How to Help.
One of the most rewarding feelings you get out this job is knowing that you helped ...
Training & Experience
Training and experience are, in my opinion, the most important things to a Peace Officer. There ...
Safariland
The Safariland Group brand needs no introduction of you’re a LEO or service member. Their motto ...
My Support System.
I am truly blessed to have my family and friends who support me every single day, ...
The Worst Father.
Some people shouldn’t be parents. There are some horrible parents out there who do terrible things ...
Personal Defense.
Having the knowledge and ability to defend your own life is absolutely vital in the field ...
Striker Fire Showdown! P320 vs. VP9
Striker Fire pistols have been around for many years and in my opinion, they are perfect ...
Peace Officer Memorial Month
May is dedicated to Memorialize Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, those who have ...
Train Hard. Fight Easy (or Easier)
This year has been the best year yet in my career when it comes to training ...
AAR Falcon Ops Group LEO/MIL 1.5 Pis...
Training. For a true professional in any field, it never ends. In the field of Law ...
Personal Responsibility.
I dedicate this post to my dad. It’s his birthday today. Both he and my mom ...
LWRCI M6A2
AR-15’s, there are so many different manufacturers to choose from. I myself only have one. I ...
Sig Sauer P229R+Surefire X200b revie...
This is my first gun review post. I am a firearm enthusiast if you don’t know ...
Modern Day First Responder
When I got into this line of work, I never really thought much medical skills. It ...
Duty Weapons
What you carry on duty is your preference, as long as you’re within your department’s guidelines ...
The Remorseless Bank Robber
This case was something that you’d think came out of a Hollywood movie. It involves bank ...
Priorities
Everyone has their own priorities in life. I’m not here to criticize anyone else’s, I’m just ...
Tackleberry
The term “Tackleberry” is used often to describe a type of person in my profession. It ...
the Sheepdog Mindset
The term ‘Sheepdog’ is used quite a bit lately. You may have heard it from members ...
Welcome to my Blog!
Welcome to Fifty Shades of FDE! I am a Full-Time LEO, husband and father. I have ...