Author: Doyle Bozeman

The hearing protection market is divided into a few camps. While suppressors, foam ear plugs and old school ear muffs all definitely have their place in protecting our ears, electronically operated ear protection has gained a huge market share in the last couple decades. Today we’re looking at a new entry into this crowded arena that advertises itself as having a novel addition to the usual features, Auto Ears. Auto Ears was designed by one dude, Logan Warren. While he credits others for supporting him along the way, Logan spent 2,500 hours over the last three years making this brainchild…

When I think of a go bag, I’m thinking of the bag I grab every day, whether to the local coffee shop to work or a short two- to three-day work trip. My go bag is not packed out to go all Red Dawn during a foreign invasion but to support my daily needs with a few extras to support any unexpected emergencies. Why don’t I have a PCC (pistol-caliber carbine) or backpack gun? Because I have my concealed carry pistol and a spare mag on me. I’ve trained and practiced enough to be confident in my capabilities to get…

The lever action rifle has a long and storied history. Having its origins in the Volcanic pistol of 1854, the action type has become as much a part of Americana – especially the “Old West” – as has apple pie. Who doesn’t remember John Wayne, atop his horse, twirl-cocking his Winchester as he scowls at the bad guys? Or, how about Chuck Connor’s popular late-’50s TV show “The Rifleman”? That opening footage under the credits, with him firing and emptying his magazine tube as fast as he could work the lever got me (and several thousand other youngsters) hooked on…

Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) are a versatile and increasingly popular firearm category, appreciated by home defenders, competitors and recreational shooters alike. A reliable optic can transform your 9mm PCC, improving target acquisition, accuracy and the overall shooting experience. With countless optics on the market, how do you choose the best one? Enter the C&H Precision Duty red dot—a closed-emitter optic designed with durability and adaptability. With features like motion activation, a long-lasting battery and a rugged aluminum body, the Duty promises to deliver high performance across various shooting scenarios.  But is it truly the best optic for your 9mm PCC…

The Extar EP9 In the world of home defense firearms, there is great diversity of opinion. It seems that every gun reviewer and his brother have weighed in on what makes a perfect home defense gun. Well, add one more to the mix. I think I’ve found it! It’s the Extar EP9 pistol. I know that opinions about home defense (HD) guns are like belly buttons … every shooter has one. I’ve been told that the 12 gauge is “the” perfect home defense gun or an AR-pattern rifle in whatever caliber is being touted at the time is the one…

Shell Tech Ammo. Robert Sadowski Photo Shell Tech rifle and pistol ammunition is different. Using a two-piece case made of a stainless steel alloy body and either a stainless or aluminum base, Shell Tech is able to create ammo that is lighter, has a higher muzzle velocity, can be more accurate and more reliable with no extra wear on the gun. This is not your traditional brass case ammunition. I know what you are thinking. We’ve all tried non-brass ammo. The inexpensive aluminum and steel case stuff that our wallet likes, but our guns don’t. It hasn’t always been a…

The Griffin Armament MKII falls into an interesting place for me as a reviewer. I’ve heard a lot about Griffin over the years, but haven’t come across one professionally. While their online presence in social media and advertising has been a bit contentious at times, more recently Griffin Armament has settled into a more professional groove. While looking for form 1 suppressor mounts, I found a diversified catalogue that looked too impressive to ignore. I grabbed a Griffin Armament MKII braced pistol, an M4SD-L suppressor and a 1-10x optic of the same make. Today, we look specifically at the Griffin…

When I got my first rimfire suppressor, I wanted one that was rated for .22 Magnum. I’m a fan of the round, and knew I’d want to use the suppressor on one eventually. Well, due to some lack of research on my part and some sketchy info from a local SOT (Special Occupational Taxpayer or basically, FFL who can legally sell NFA items) who’s no longer in business, I ended up with a .22 LR-only can. It’s a good suppressor, but it didn’t do everything I wanted it to. When I was looking at Savage’s newer .22 Magnum rifles recently,…

All photos by author. We have four sons, one of whom is an avid hunter who has wanted a .450 Bushmaster for a few years. So, it was with great delight that he heard I was to review the BCA .450 Bushmaster AR. After the review, I kept the rifle and loaned it to him. Subsequently, he killed two deer with it during Indiana’s recent firearms season. Those deer look like they’d been hit with an F150 Club Cab—truly hammered! So, what is it about this caliber that so easily puts venison in the freezer? After all, I’m certainly not…

Smith & Wesson’s introduction of the Response 9mm Carbine is an exciting addition to their lineup, offering shooters a lightweight and versatile pistol-caliber carbine (PCC). While the company’s FPC (Folding Pistol Caliber Carbine) has been successful as a compact and portable option, the Response carbine is designed for a different role, delivering enhanced handling and precision for home defense, competition and recreational shooting. Design and Features The Response shares an AR-style design with controls that will feel intuitive to anyone familiar with the AR-15 platform. This carbine features a straight blowback operation for simplicity and reliability, a polymer upper and…