In The Field

The first thing you notice when you pick up the Mutant is that it’s just another AR — a nicely appointed one, for sure, but it’s essentially just an AR. Look a little closer and you see the flat mag well and AK-style magazine release.

Organized by the U.S. Carbine Association, 2-gun matches are made up of stages that incorporate precision pistol work and transitions to AR-style rifle shooting. Many clubs are starting to incorporate 2-gun matches into their schedules and they’re a perfect way to ease into the growing sport of 3-gun.

The next evolution in the 5.11 Tactical boot line, the EVO is a lightweight boot designed for stability and performance in a tactical environment.

The first green laser designed for revolvers is the new LG-415G Lasergrip from Crimson Trace.

The 2011 series takes everything that’s great about the good old 1911 and brings it into the modern age, delivering a gun with a solid foundation, time-tested performance, and all of today’s customization features that high-level competitors require to reach their potential.

3-Gun Nation is adopting a thrilling new elimination-style format, and Armalite is the new title sponsor of the exciting competition.

Try standing out from the pack by offering your customers a firearm made just for them … and make money while you’re at it.

Tell us what you think about Tannerite and whether it should be legal to buy over the counter or face some regulation.

Since its inception in the garage of Navy SEAL Mike Noell, BLACKHAWK! is now one of the largest tactical product companies in the world. We find out what it’s like to be a part of the new Vista Outdoor brand and where the company sees the tactical market heading.

Legacy Sports International has announced their new YOTE camouflage pattern. The YOTE design by Thunder Mountain Camouflage is based on coyote fur and was developed with the help of Les Johnson, champion coyote caller and host of Predator Quest TV.

Brandon Wright is a top contributor to Tactical Retailer and is an accomplished competitive pistol shooter and master trainer with International Training Incorporated.

Recognizing the trend in more shooters taking their handgun skills to the competition range, Smith & Wesson has just revealed its new M&P Competition Optics Ready handgun from the company's Performance Center shop.

This nifty little product basically puts a backyard range in a easily-transportable box and includes a shelf and hangers for cans and clays. The thing packs away no problem and is ready for the next plinking session.

Recognizing the trend in creating gun ranges that cater to a more affluent, urban clientele who demand more services and better facilities, a new group is on the ground floor of building a new indoor range in the Washington suburbs in Maryland to help offer something new for folks who have few options.

How does a shooting school make its courses more friendly to the civilian market?

The Alabama Department of Public Safety has selected the new Model 1301 Tactical from Beretta as the agency’s primary semiautomatic shotgun. The state’s DPS has placed an order for 657 Model 1301 Tacticals.

With new bullet designs, optimal powder formulas and state-of-the-art construction, there’s nothing “primitive” about blackpowder rifles.