Tactical

Selling the right equipment — and training — can make all the difference when survival is on the line.

Help customers prepare for defensive encounters, and everything that comes next.

Stocking pepper spray opens up a bigger customer base than most firearms.

Field-proven boots are fit for tactical applications.

People were impressed when Sig Sauer introduced the original MCX. The new MCX Virtus is an improved version of a serious gun designed for serious work.

Get an in-depth review of this tactical firearm. Then use these tips to sell the RT-R Mod 3 Riton Micro Dot in your shop.

In the latest Tactical Retailer Gear Focus, check out some must-have items for shooting, competition and hunting activities chosen by our editors.

Crimson Trace has developed a new remotely-activated light and laser combo for AR-style rifles.

Heavily influenced by Maxim belt-fed heavy machine guns of the First Word War, the Vector utilizes a proprietary operating method that shifts the recoil impulse downward to counter muzzle climb.

How the Smith & Wesson M&P R8 .357 might prompt your customers to take another look at the tried-and-true wheelgun.

The Transformer changes itself allowing shooters to mount either M Lok or KeyMod sections on a lightweight, free-floated aluminum rail for the AR15.

Tactical shooters with some property and disposable income might have a yen to build a fairly elaborate backyard shooting venue.

Unfortunately, there is not a comprehensive resource to help do-it-yourselfers construct their own shooting ranges.

Located deep in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, LWRC International makes one of the country’s most recognizable gas-piston ARs. And while the quality and design don’t come cheap, its rifles are a good bet for dealers looking to step up their offerings.

With ammunition becoming more plentiful and cheaper, customers are looking to the “tactical 22” for full-size performance and fit at a price that can fit any budget.

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.