Commentary

What is a Battle Rifle?

April 10, 2024 Ian McCollum 129

“Battle rifle” is not a formally recognized term like “assault rifle”, but it is widely used, and I think it has a lot of utility. It is intended to differentiate between intermediate-caliber and full-power military […]

Fundamentals of LPVOs: Cheap vs Expensive

April 7, 2024 Ian McCollum 2

At SHOT Show this year I took some time to speak with Mike Branson of Gideon Optics (formerly of Primary Arms and Swampfox). Mike’s a friend and a true optics nerd, and I figured he […]

Announcing my Newest Book! Small Arms of WW2: Soviet Union

April 3, 2024 Ian McCollum 4

Preorders are open now! http://www.headstamppublishing.com/ For European orders, save on shipping by ordering here: https://www.headstampbook.com I’m very excited to announce my newest book: Small Arms of WWII – Soviet Union! This is the second volume […]

Moons Out Goons Out 2024 Overview: Yeah, I Ran a Hi-Point

March 31, 2024 Ian McCollum 2

Last weekend we ran Moons Out Goons Out 2024, a night rifle match presented by Tactical Night Vision Company at the Echo Valley Training Center. The match was a fantastic success, and I figured I’d […]

Intro to Prism Scopes: What are they Anyway?

March 24, 2024 Ian McCollum 4

At SHOT Show this year I took some time to speak with Mike Branson of Gideon Optics (formerly of Primary ands and Swampfox). Mike’s a friend and a true optics nerd, and I figured he […]

Enough Nonsense; What is an “Assault Rifle”?

March 16, 2024 Ian McCollum 0

Want to see a proper assault rifle in action (a SIG 540)? Check it out right now: https://forgottenweapons.vhx.tv/videos/sig-540-range The technical definition of an “assault rifle” is pretty simple and straightforward. It’s a shoulder-fired rifle with […]

What is a Battle Rifle?

Fundamentals of LPVOs: Cheap vs Expensive

Announcing my Newest Book! Small Arms of WW2: Soviet Union

Moons Out Goons Out 2024 Overview: Yeah, I Ran a Hi-Point

Intro to Prism Scopes: What are they Anyway?

Enough Nonsense; What is an “Assault Rifle”?

Why Don’t We Have Top-Loading Shotguns?

Cheap vs Expensive Red Dots: What’s the Difference?

Everything Wrong with the Sniper Rifles in “Enemy at the Gates”

Battle Rifles of World War Two: Overview