Tactical Gear Reviews

Tactical Gear Reviews
Bringing years of Military (and some Law Enforcement) experience to the table, I give you a honest look at some hard working gear.

BRN-180 by Brownells

The BRN-180 by Brownells is one more well executed Retro Clone in their line up. And while not totally a “clone”, they hit the high points… There are some cool guns in the history of… June 14, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AR-18,BRN-180,Brownells Read More

#MinivanLife V2

What if it is cold and windy out? Shoot from the back seat, problem solved. Just shooting my Fix Rifle from Q LLC out to about 450 yards off of a Two Vets Sporting Goods Recon Tripod, from the comfort… June 11, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Minivan,Minivan Life,The Fix,Tripod,Two Vets Sporting Goods Read More

Mid-Range Rifle at Thunder Ranch

In the world of 50 yard ranges and extreme long range shooting, how about something more practical in the middle of those two? Enter the 3 Day Mid-Range Rifle Course at Thunder Ranch. Emphasis on enga… June 10, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Mid Range Rifle,Precision Rifle,Shooting Course,The Fix,Thunder Ranch Read More

Radian Model-1 Pistol: 1st Look

Radian Weapons makes some incredible firearms. This 10.5″ 5.56 AR Pistol is no exception… This particular gun is pretty special. I was able to visit Radian over in Oregon and film it being… June 8, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Coast to Coast 2021,Radian,Radian Model 1,Radian Weapons Read More

All The Stuff: 1st Look

A 1st Look at one amazing set up. The Knights Armament SR-25 APC, B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+, Nightforce ATACR 1-8 in a Unity Tactical FAST Mount… …all the stuff. Thanks to Shooting Surplus for … June 5, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews ATACR 1-8,MAWL,MAWL-C1+,Nightforce,SR-25,Unity Tactical Read More

Radian Model 1: Deep Dive

While the Radian Model 1 looks at a glance like a “regular” AR-15, it is not… Logan, one of the builders at Radian Weapons, walks me through the gun, piece by piece. From the nuances… June 4, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AR-15,Model 1,Radian,Radian Model 1,Radian Weapons Read More

Thor Targets: AR500 Targets & Stands

When it comes to AR500 Targets, not all steel is made equal. Thanks to the quality control at Thor Targets, your AR500 Targets are actually AR500… If you are looking for turnkey targets setups t… May 31, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AR500,Steel Targets,Targets,Thor Targets Read More

Lvl 4 Stand Alone Plates by Ace Link Armor

If you are looking for some Lvl 4 Stand Alone Armor Plates, check out the offerings by Ace Link Armor… Ace Link Armor makes a number of different levels of ballistic protection to fit your needs… May 28, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Ace Link Armor,ballistic plate,body armor,Lvl 4 Stand Alone Read More

Rex R2 Backpack by X Block Design

When it comes to EDC (Every Day Carry) Backpacks, they aren’t all made equal. Be it materials, design or function, there is a lot of variation. A well executed pack is the Rex R2 by X Block Desi… May 26, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews backpack,EDC,Every Day Carry,Rex R2,X Block Design Read More

1st Look: SB22 & Ruger Charger

Lets be honest, it is hard to have more fun at the range than with a suppressed .22 rimfire… I was fortunate to have Shooting Surplus send out a new Ruger Charger for my boys and I. And to go wi… May 24, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews .22,Charger,Ruger,SB Tactical,SB22 Read More

Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter – Gen3

If you have an AR-15 or AR-10, and it needs to get smaller for transport or concealment, take a look at the Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter – Gen3. The AR Platform has a long list of amazing … May 19, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Folding Stock,Folding Stock Adapter,Law Tactical,Law Tactical Folder Read More

Occam Defense ODS-1775 & Magpul: 1st Look

My neighbors to the south at Occam Defense, sent up one of their ODS-1775 AKs for the 2021 Coast to Coast Tour. And Magpul sent out some goodies as well, to help things run smooth. If you are unfamili… May 17, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AK,ak-47,Occam Defense,ODS-1775 Read More

Premier Body Armor Lvl IIIA Backpack Insert – Universal Fit

If part of your EDC (Every Day Carry) is a backpack, you may want to take a look at the Premier Body Armor Level IIIA Backpack Inserts. After all, who doesn’t want to have some ballistic protect… May 14, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews backpack insert,body armor,IIIA,Premier,Premier Body Armor Read More

New KP-15 & BRN-180 for the 2021 Coast to Coast Tour

Just in from Brownells is the KE Arms KP-15 Full Ambidextrous Lower Receiver. And to go with it, the 16″ BRN-180 Gen 2 Upper Receiver. Basically peanut butter and jelly… This KP-15 is the … May 12, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews BRN 180,BRN-180,Brownells,KE Arms,KP-15 Read More

P365 XL by Sig Sauer

When it comes to Micro-Compact pistols, the P365 XL by Sig Sauer brings a lot to the table. Small and thin, the pistol is optimized for EDC (Every Day Carry) but isn’t left wanting for capabilit… May 6, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Every Day Carry,P365,P365 XL,Sig P365 XL,Sig Sauer Read More

Racist Gun Control? 2021 Executive Orders

If we look hard at the Executive Orders put forth by President Biden with respect to gun laws and the ATF, I’d argue their impetus is Racist and their impact is discriminatory towards handicap i… May 1, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Executive Order,Gun Control,Pistol Brace,Racist,SB Tactical Read More

Q’s Plan B: Overview and Installation

The Plan B by Q LLC. Basically a backup plan for certain poorly designed suppressor mounts, or just a nice alternative for some cans… The Plan B replaces the back mount on a number of different … April 25, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Liberty Suppressors,Mystic X,Plan B,Q LLC,Suppressor Read More

MiniVanLife

Don’t lose sight of the fact that shooting can be fun… And MiniVans are rad. Use Discount Code: KBAmmo3 for %3 off your next order from Minuteman Munitions. Loadout Redacted T-Shirt Promet… April 20, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Honey Badger,Honey Badger SD,Minivan,Van Read More

Thunder Ranch: 3-Day Pistol & Carbine Course

If you are looking for some firearms training, grounded in the reality of gunfighting, take a look at what Clint Smith and his cadre are doing at Thunder Ranch… I was fortunate enough to go down… April 14, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Clint,Shooting Course,Smith,Thunder Ranch,training Read More

Noveske N4 Recon

The Noveske N4 Recon (Gen 4) is pretty rad. Think about it like a tank… …that shoots 5.56×45. The Noveske N4 has to be one of the most solid and dependable guns I’ve ever shot. … April 12, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews N4,Noveske,Recon,Rifle Read More

SureFire X400 Vampire

If you are going to use a pistol in conjunction with Night Vision, you’ll need the ability to illuminate and target ID as well as aim. Enter the SureFire X400 Vampire, a pistol mounted IR (Infra… April 10, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Night Vision,Surefire,X400,X400 Vampire Read More

Trijicon SRO

While a lot of people are familiar with the Trijicon RMR, how about the SRO? The Trijicon SRO (Specialized Reflex Optic), while similar to the RMR, has some unique things going on. While the SRO featu… April 9, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Reflex Optic,Specialized Reflex Optic,SRO,Trijicon,Trijicon SRO Read More

Steiner DBAL-I2 Laser

When it comes to Night Vision setups and running lasers, you need an IR (Infrared) laser in order to aim actively at night under NODs. The Steiner DBAL-I2 (Duel Beam Aiming Laser) not only does this, … April 2, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews DBAL,DBAL-I2,Infrared,Laser,Night Vision,Steiner Read More

SureFire M600 Vampire Scout Light

When it comes to operating at night, be it under white light or with Night Vision, you probably need the ability to illuminate your environment. Enter the SureFire M600 Scout Vampire. A light that has… March 29, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Infrared,M600,Night Vision,Scout Light,Surefire,Vampire Read More

Course Loadout: 2-Day Advanced Night Vision with Cuyval Dar Inc.

Here is my course loadout from the 2 Day Advanced Night Vision Course by Cuyval Dar Inc. A break down of all the gear used… Loadout Beyond Clothing Lvl 7 Certa Jacket Beyond Clothing Lvl 7 Certa… March 27, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews BRN-180,Course Loadout,Cuyval Dar,Loadout,Night Vision Read More

2-Day Advanced Night Vision Course by Cuyval Dar Inc.

If you are looking to sharpen those skills under NODs, take a hard look at the 2 Day Advanced Night Vision Course by Cuyval Dar Inc. The class is so small in size, 1 to 4 people, that you have the opp… March 23, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Course,Course Review,Cuyval Dar,Night Vision,training Read More

1st Look: PDW ZCaB-AW and Premier IIIA Backpack Insert

Today I’m taking a look at some new gear I just got in from Prometheus Design Werx and Premier Body Armor. On the one hand, the new ZCaB-AW by PDW as well as the Large Universal Fit IIIA Backpac… March 21, 2021jatta Outdoor Gear Reviews,Tactical Gear Reviews armor,backpack,Premier,Prometheus Design Werx,Tote,ZCaB Read More

M-LOK Pivoting QD Flashlight Mount by Bobro Engineering

When it comes to flashlight mounts, it is nice to have options. The M-LOK Pivoting QD Flashlight Mount by Bobro Engineering is loaded with them… It is probably the fastest tool-less mount that l… March 19, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Bobro Engineering,Flashlight,Light Mount,Mount Read More

Steiner OTAL-C IR Laser

If you are getting into the Night Vision game, you’ll eventually need an IR (Infrared) Laser for aiming. Enter the Steiner OTAL-C IR Laser. The OTAL (Offset Tactical Aiming Laser) is a Class 1 i… March 16, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Infrared,Laser,Night Vision,OTAL,Steiner Read More

Streamlight TLR-VIR II Weapon Light

When it comes to pistol lights for Night Vision, the TLR-VIR II by Streamlight brings a lot to the table at a good price. Featuring a 300 lumen white light as well as a linked IR (Infrared) light and … March 15, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Night Vision,Pistol Light,Streamlight,TLR-VIR II,VIR II Read More

1st Look: Ace Link Armor

Today I unbox some protective gear from Ace Link Armor. They are a California based company that specializes in Ballistic Body Armor. They sent out their Formoza Plate Carrier as well as sets of their… March 10, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Ace Link Armor,ballistic plate,body armor,Level III+,Level IV Stand Alone Read More

Course Loadout: Lvl-1 Intro to Night Vision by Cuyval Dar Inc.

Here is my Course Loadout from the Lvl 1 Introduction to Night Vision by Cuyval Dar Inc. A complete list of gear that I used. I will say, everything was a large increase in capability from my initial … March 8, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Course Loadout,Loadout,Night Vision,tactical gear Read More

Gen2 PVS-14 by AGM Global Vision

In this video I take a look at the PVS-14 NL3 by AGM Global Vision. A Gen 2 night vision device that I received from Shooting Surplus. While there is a substantial difference between Generation 2 and … March 3, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Night Vision,NODs,NVG,PVS-14 Read More

Ops-Core Ballistic Helmet and Accessories: 1st Look

Today I take a look at some rad stuff that I just got in from Ops-Core. Basically everything to protect your head… If you are unfamiliar, Ops-Core, and their parent company Gentex, has been maki… February 27, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AMP,Gentex,Helmet,Ops-Core,SOTR Read More

Flash Mitigation Part – 2: The Honey Badger and Q’s Silencers

Continuing my series on Flash Mitigation, we look at the Honey Badger by Q as the host and cycle through all of the .30 caliber silencers that Q LLC makes. Both the Trash Panda and Thunder Chicken tha… February 25, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Flash Mitigation,Honey Badger,Q LLC,Silencer,Suppressor Read More

Salomon Forces Sua Sponte MkIII Boots

Today I take a look at the Salomon Forces Sua Sponte MkIII Boots. They are the result of a collaboration between Salomon and U.S. Elite. A mid top assault boot. Since they are Gortex lined, they defin… February 23, 2021jatta Outdoor Gear Reviews,Tactical Gear Reviews boot,boots,MkIII,Salomon,U.S. Elite Read More

Field Optics Research PRO32-Mil Tripod: 1st Look

I just got in a new Tripod setup from Field Optics Research. Their PRO32-Mil Tripod and a number of accessories. One thing right off the bat I appreciate about Field Optics Research is that they&#8217… February 19, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Field Optics Research,PRO32,Tripod Read More

Radical Firearms 10.5″ 7.62×39

Here is a look at the Radical Firearms 10.5″ RF-15, chambered in 7.62×39. A handy little pistol that brings the AK round to the AR-15 ergonomics. After a rough start with the RF-15, having … February 15, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews 7.62×39,Radical Firearms,RF-15 Read More

Q’s New Trigger: Installed in a Honey Badger SD

Today I go over how to install Q’s New Trigger into the Honey Badger SD. While I’m installing it into the HBSD, it will fit into any Mil-Spec AR-15 or AR-10 lower receiver. Loadout Prometh… February 13, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews Honey Badger,how to install,Q LLC,Trigger Read More

Slickster.1 by Ferro Concepts & SKD Tactical

If you are looking for some legitimate body armor, like a plate carrier and a set of ballistic plates, that you know will fit properly, take a look at the Slickster.1 by Ferro Concepts, made exclusive… February 5, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews ballistic plate,body armor,Ferro Concepts,SKD Tactical,Slickster Read More

1st Look KP-15 & Ballistic Advantage Upper

I recently got in some new goodies, coupled with some pieces I’ve had around, and am excited to put together a pretty awesome rifle… At the heart of the rifle is the new KP-15 Polymer Lowe… February 3, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Acadian Armament,AR-15,Ballistic Advantage,KP-15,Surefire Read More

1st Look: Crime Guns – the AB-10 & RG-14

Guns are cool, especially ones that have been around awhile. Whether they are hand me downs, or maybe a storied piece from the Police Auction… Today I take a first look at two new guns I picked … January 29, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AB-10,Crime Guns,RG-14,TEC-9 Read More

The Erector 9 Silencer by Q

Check out the brand new Erector 9 Silencer by Q LLC. It is a Modular 9mm Silencer that can be configured to different lengths depending on the needs of the user. Weighing in at only 8 oz. it is incred… January 17, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Erector,Erector 9,Erector Silencer,Q Erector,Silencer Read More

The Dark Vault by Thyrm: A Option for Personal Privacy

More and more these days, privacy seems harder and harder to come by. The Dark Vault by Thyrm can help… Think of it as a Faraday Cage for your phone or electronics. Something you can easily drop… January 13, 2021jatta Tactical Gear Reviews Dark Vault,Personal Security,Thyrm Read More

Flash Mitigation: Part – 1

Depending on your application when it comes to shooting carbine, flash mitigation can be a serious consideration. I was fortunate enough to capture some footage of a number of different gun set ups to… January 6, 2021jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews flash hider,Flash Mitigation,muzzle flash,Night Vision Read More

The Magnus by AMTAC Blades

If you are looking for a full size fixed blade combative knife… …you may want to check out the Magnus by AMTAC Blades. The Magnus is just that. A full sized combative knife made for &#8220… December 29, 2020jatta Tactical Gear Reviews AMTAC Blades,AMTAC Shooting,Integrated Combatives,Knife,Magnus Read More

The End of the ATF

Maybe it is time to win the war and not just celebrate a small battle? The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms continues to take freedoms from law abiding citizens. Are you ready to end it? A audit… December 25, 2020jatta Skills,Tactical Gear Reviews ATF,Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms,Firearms Read More

ATF’s Attack on Pistol Braces & How You Can Help

The ATF is at it again, attempting to arbitrarily create criminals out of law abiding citizens at their whim… Long story short, the ATF is trying to pass sweeping “regulation” that s… December 19, 2020jatta Tactical Gear Reviews ATF,Pistol Brace,SB Tactical Read More

Arsenal Democracy: AD-15 11.5″ Pistol

After spending a good bit of time with the AD-15 11.5″ Pistol from Arsenal Democracy, here are my thoughts… Shooting Surplus was kind enough to send the gun out so I could put some rounds … December 14, 2020jatta Tactical Gear Reviews 11.5",AR Pistol,AR-15,Arsenal Democracy Read More

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