Rifle Storage
Many of us know what it’s like to own a 18 gun rifle safe, but it really only holds 12 of our rifles. Sometimes estimating storage space for firearms can be difficult do to all of the customized accessories that we put on them. For instance, 12 guns with 20-50MM optics on them and owning semi-autos with 30rd magazines can take up a lot of room. Some gun safes will be designed for standing up your guns, but where do you put all of your magazines, sight in tools, targets ect?
One way to clean up your gun safe is don’t put all of your stuff in there that you don’t need to put in there. For how much it costs for a decent soft gun case you can easily spend less than a $200 and put most of your semi-auto magazines, targets and sight in tools in Bulldog, Uncle Mikes or other tactical carbine or assault case. I’ve seen some nightmarish incedences where people have so much junk cluttered in their safe that one big clunk could damage a $1000 optic. I’d suggest finding a closet in your house that can be locked where all of your accessories, magazines ect can be organized so it doesn’t clutter your safe. Unless you’ve got $3000 to spend and a basement big enough to store a huge safe, there’s always a practical way of storing your guns without spending much money.
The Eotac zip up shirt is also very popular amongst firearm instructors because the back is mesh lined vented bi-swing which provides you with freedom of movement and maximum air flow. Many of our customers that work on the training courses like the ability to zip it down just because it gets hot. The front left pocket has a pen pocket as well as the left shoulder sleeve. On the long sleeve 402 version you can roll up and button the sleeves is it is warming up on you. If you are a firearm instructor this is the shirt you should have in your closet.
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I’ve seen a few military style jackets at Army Navy type stores, but most wearers are using them just for the look, but not because they really use it for any practical purpose. There are some military style jackets that have good outdoor applications, but recently the very innovative and emerging tactical apparel company called Eotac, has developed something new. The Eotac 502 Field Jackets is far superior to the Woolrich Elite Algerian jacket that has been on the market for a few years. Both jackets are based on the Algerian style military jacket issued in the 1950’s.
Fobus holsters are probable the most popular paddle holster. Lots of manufacturers have put out similiar items, but Fobus still holds its own in the market. While IMHO it may not be all that comfortable to use too many paddle holder accessories along with your holster, the standard Fobus fobus makes a nice flashlight magazine combo accessory. If you are wearing a good gun belt, they will float very nicely on your waist. Fobus makes a holster for right handed and left handed shooters. One suggestion about choosing the a holster may be to pay attention to the gun angle that you prefer, while I don’t think it’s a good idea to have much movement with a holster, the roto holster may be for you. For those going to Carbine Course and looking for a comfortable sidearm holster, I highly recommend them for your favorite, Glock, Sig, Taurus, Beretta or 1911.
The sythetic duty gear crosses the boundaries between leather and nylon holsters.
That is the question an Operator may ask themselves while out in the field. There are a lot of so called tactical vests on the market, and there are also several military surplus assault vests, too. Sometimes some of these are good for something, but not always in the best condition or won’t go very well with your present line of tactical clothing. GMG Global Military Gear makes a nice tactical vest that has the ability to retain a sidearm on the front pocket as well as hold several pistol magazines and carbine magazines.
Woolrich entered the tactical apparel market several years ago, as well as Blackhawk gear, Proper and Tru-spec. Most of these clothing companies have good aspects, but recently we’ve seen another Tactical apparel company making very well designed clothing. Eotac is the short version of the Elite Operator Tactical clothing line. Their tactical clothing line has been on the market for barely a year, and some products only a few months, but the design and durability seem to be putting them in the heavy hitter category. The 201 Operator Grade Pants have the best designed ACU tactical pant on the market.
A great many years ago I wondered how people really knew which holster worked for them. It’s one of those things people don’t understand when they first start to carry a gun. The reality is that some holster designs are as pretty to look at in the same way we shop for clothing or for a car. Some people just need to get around from point A to point B and don’t need to show off.