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To everyone who has served in the U.S. Military, and to your families.Thank you.We are the land of the free because of the brave. …

Have you ever wondered how much you've spent with Amazon over your lifetime? That info is out there, but it's a little tricky to access.  Keep reading and I'll show you How-To! Amazon accounted for 49.1% of all online sales in 2018 or $258 billion! Some of that was my money and some of it was probably yours. Let's figure out how much!Step 1: Go to Amazon.com and log in to your account. Step 2: Click on "Your Account" in the Accounts & Lists dropdown menu. Step 3:  Scroll dow …

"When failure is not an option, you can depend on FailZero!" One logo to rule them all, and a bold one at that! When it comes to what Massad Ayoob calls "Life saving rescue equipment", reliability and dependability pretty much trump everything else. I for one appreciate a bold commitment to excellence when making something that I might depend on to save my life some day.  But talk is cheap. Does Fail Zero live up to it? Let's take a closer look.     UCT Coati …

Introduction Radian Weapons (AXTS) helped bring the AR-15 into the 21st Century with the introduction of their patented ambidextrous Radian Raptor Charging Handle. Not content to rest on their laurels, they have continued to push the envelope with the introduction of several new models incorporating several new patents. Each model brings interesting and innovative features to the lineup.  Before we get started, Radian Raptor charging handles all have several things in common.  Ea …

History The story of the M-16's procurement and the evolution of its components over time is fascinating to a gun-nut like me. The bolt carrier group (BCG) is an important part of that story.  As Eugene Stoner designed it, the BCG was originally chrome plated inside and out. This was an excellent finish for a component that would see harsh conditions especially considering the dirty nature of the rifle's newly patented "direct impingement" system.  Over time however, …