Don’t Overlook the Safety Features

Grand Rapids, MI Safety is paramount.  Whether you advocate for gun rights or gun control, we can all at least agree that a safety mindset is a critical part of responsible gun ownership.  Simply put, with power comes responsibility…and gun owners must do their part.  Along with adherence to the safety rules and regular training, […]

The Logic Behind the Drills

Grand Rapids, MI Over the years, I’ve acquired a lot of information about training on the AR platform…and I have yet to find any AR-related training material where I can’t include the RedCat as part of the recommended training.  It’s one of the best features of the RedCat…look through any training book, read any article, […]

Mastering the AR Platform

Grand Rapids, MI How do you master the AR Platform?  The same way you master any skill…you train! Why are the pros so damn good?  There’s no hidden pearl of wisdom here either.  They train.  Of course, it’s good to be the pro because you get access to great equipment and a mountain of ammo.  […]

What Sparked the RedCat

Grand Rapids, MI The RedCat is the result of a disqualification I earned during a 3-Gun match.  I started to compete in 3-Gun competitions while I was stationed in Alaska about 10 years ago.  Some friends were into it and had convinced me to give it a go.  I think it was my third or […]

Dry Fire Training with the RedCat vs. Open Bolt

Grand Rapids, MI The RedCat is ideal for realistic dry fire training because it allows for the free manipulation of the safety switch.  With that change, the controls act exactly as they would with live rounds. …but locking the bolt back does the same thing…so why would you need the RedCat?  Good question.  Locking the […]

STAY SAFE

Grand Rapids, MI As a responsible gun owner, safety is paramount.  Whether you’re a 2A defender, a gun control advocate or, like most of us, land somewhere in between, we can all at least agree that a safety mindset is a critical part of responsible gun ownership.  Simply put, with power comes responsibility…the right to […]

Our First Online Partner…Bayou Born Firearms

Hammond, LA Bayou Born Firearms is a small shop found north of New Orleans and east of Baton Rouge where I55 and I12 meet.  Barry, the owner, recently opened up and is working hard to expand his inventory and shop.  He’s hit the ground running offering both in-store and online purchases and specializes in AR-15 […]