

Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 Bufferless Pistol Caliber Carbine
Several readers have asked me for reviews of pistol caliber carbines. Others have asked for reviews of value-priced firearms. I suppose that makes this initial review of the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 a twofer.

Takeaways from Trying New Divisions
Trying things outside of our comfort zone can provide a different perspective which can deepen our understanding and appreciation. I think this applies to shooting as well and my recent competitive shooting shenanigans appear to confirm that.

Primary Arms SLx MD-25 G2 Micro Red Dot with the ACSS CQB Reticle
Primary Arms has been introducing new optics and updates to existing optics at a rapid pace. That includes the 2nd generation of the SLx MD-25 micro red dot sight which I had the opportunity to spend some delightful quality time with.

CZ 75 TS Czechmate Parrot and the End of an Era
CZ makes some amazing competition pistols. The CZ 75 TS Czechmate was one of those. Even though it doesn’t dominate USPSA/IPSC Open and Limited divisions like the Shadow 2 dominates Carry Optics and Production divisions, it’s still worth taking a look at.

Citizens Safety Academy: How to Be an Effective Assistant Instructor
Want to be a good assistant instructor or ensure your assistant instructors do a good job? Then you might want to check out Citizens Safety Academy’s assistant instructor training course because hope isn’t a strategy.

GX VICE Holster
While a highly specialized holster isn’t necessary for competing in USPSA nor will it auto-magically improve one’s results, it sure can help one look the part. The GX VICE is one of those and it is superbly functional.