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If you hear the words “9x18mm” and immediately assume the speaker misspoke and meant 9x19mm Parabellum, you’re probably wrong. The 9x18mm is not only an actual cartridge, it’s one that’s seen a not-insignificant amount of use. Have you heard of the Makarov? Then you know one of the most popular platforms chambered in 9x18mm, which has an actual C.I.P. designation of 9x18mm Makarov.Makarov: The 9x18mm Cartridgeby Kat AinsworthWho Invented 9x18mm Makarov?The 9x18mm Makarov was designed in 194 …

ALCON: Global Military Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Global Ordnance, LLC, will be showcasing the SCORPION 81mm/120mm Mortar System at the Association of the 2022 United States Army Conference.This year's AUSA Conference will be 10-12 October in Washington, D.C. Global Military Products will be at Booth 2243.So, what is the Scorpion Mortar System designed for? Take a watch, then read on. SPEED, MOBILITY and FIREPOWERIt's an essential battl …

With more than 60 videos about Grand Power, and after running multiple models through various training events including Front Sight and Thunder Ranch (that experience story is HERE), as well as having carried different models daily for several years I suppose it's about time to create a guide to Grand Power pistols. We don't have every model imported to the US, but we've got enough of them (13 models) to start this guide.I'm sure some of you have had experiences with Grand Power pistols, if so …

The idea for Blackhawk was started in 1990 by a former Navy SEAL. Since then, the company has taken off, providing tactical vests and rigs, holsters, bags, packs, and a slew of other goodies for people who need such items- including the "Enhanced Commando Recon" Blackhawk chest rig I'm going to describe for you here.The Blackhawk rig in its natural element.In this article I'm reviewing the Enhanced Commando Recon Chest Harness. It's a nice, simple rig and yet has a number of features that are at …

In an emergency, it may become necessary to deploy your firearm, knife, or even a weapon of opportunity in physical response to an active threat intent on causing you severe bodily injury or worse. What are three close-quarter combative concepts needed for you to effectively deploy a ballistic or non-ballistic weapon in a timely manner? Applied awareness, carry, access or selection, and reaction time.Applied AwarenessEveryone knows that situational awareness is a matter of just looking around. K …