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An Affordable Night Vision Option
Night vision has a reputation problem. Most people associate it with helmet-mounted goggles, special operations footage, and price tags that look more like a used truck than a piece of... -
What Is the Point of a Spotting Scope?
Plenty of folks type this exact question into Google, and the answer is more straightforward than most people expect. A spotting scope lets you see farther, see clearer, and pick... -
Why Every Shooter Should Own a Spotting Scope Before Their Next Range Day
Every range day starts the same way: rifles get lined up, targets are set, and shooters lean over benches trying to make out tiny holes in the paper a hundred... -
How a Red Dot Changes Your Shooting Technique
Switching from iron sights or magnified optics to a red dot changes more than what you see through the glass. It also changes how you shoot. The red dot’s single... -
Red Dots for Home Defense
So you think you want a red dot for home defense. Nice. Red dots make the job of aiming simple: you point, you see the dot, you pull the trigger.... -
Cheap Red Dot Optics: Why Affordable Doesn’t Mean Inferior
When shooters hear the phrase “cheap red dot,” the first thought is often “unreliable junk.” For years, that reputation was earned by budget optics that used to be plagued with... -
The Working Man’s Red Dot
You didn’t buy a gun to miss things—but when the very gadget that’s supposed to help you hit them craps out, you start wondering if maybe iron sights weren’t so... -
Using a Riflescope for Home Defense
The idea of using a riflescope for home defense sparks debate. Most people assume scopes are for long-range hunting or tactical marksmen, not for defending a house or apartment. But... -
FMJ vs JHP: What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care?
If you’re new to shooting, the ammo aisle can look a little intimidating. Shiny brass, copper jackets, boxes labeled with acronyms that sound like government agencies: FMJ, JHP, +P, ACP,... -
Night Vision Observation with the Hexcore
Some people want night vision for running through the woods like an action hero. The Firefield Hexcore isn’t for them. It’s for the folks who want to plant themselves in... -
Red Dots and Magnifiers vs. LPVOs
Every AR-15 owner eventually asks the same question: What’s the best optic setup for short to mid-range combat? For years, two options have dominated that conversation: the red dot/magnifier combo... -
Budget-Friendly Optics for Beginners
Whichever gun you choose as your first, one of the best upgrades you can make is adding a good optic. A quality sight can dramatically improve your accuracy and speed,...
