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The Crimson Trace MVF-515:  A well thought out, useful and high quality AR-15 accessory.  Tired of trying to find the right combination of rail mounted grips, flashlight mounts, laser mounts and keeping up with all the wires and switches?  If you hunt during the day or night, have night vision or just your naked eye; the MVF-515 may be just what you need.  When it comes to night hunting or self-defense, this is one you have to try.  

Every now and then I run across somebody doing something extraordinary. Someone serving others without being asked, and at personnel expense in time, energy, money, or all of the above. This is a story of sacrifice. First and foremost, those that shoot and hunt with Black Dagger have given much. They are veterans. Most have been wounded in combat. Many of them have been wounded severely. Dave Winters founded Black Dagger Military Hunt Club (MHC). Dave is himself a 20-year Air Force veteran and is currently a government civilian. Dave’s son-in-law was a wounded in combat and now assists others with PTSD. As you can see, Mr Winters has good reasons to care about those who have paid a high price for freedom. 

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Here in the south where most wild hogs live, it’s getting warmer. The high today at my home is predicted to be 87 degrees. Soon, hunting feral hogs in daylight will be futile in many places. As tactical hog hunters, we will be forced to operate in darkness. We will become like the shadowy figures that names like SHWAT™ conjure up. We were recently introduced to the Nitehunt line of flashlights. Brandon Moore is the founder of Nighthunt Lights and gave us the run down when we met at the World Predator and Wild Hog Show in Waco, Texas. Now that I have one in hand, I’ll give you the low down on the light and my opinion of whether or not it’s worth the $149.99 price. Read on...

So you couldn’t go the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show because you aren’t an industry insider? Every major gun maker attended along with many gear manufactures and guides. Even Texas Governor, Rick Perry took the time to show up. Want to get your hands on the latest gun you’re looking to buy but can’t find at the local gun store? Chances are it’s at the NRA Show. SHWAT™ was there too. The NRA Show is an experience. The atmosphere is electric. Who all did we see and what awesome products did we get to see and handle? There is too much to put in an article, but I’ll touch on some that may be most meaningful to you. Read on!

Read this with a big echoing reverberation in your mind: the World Predator and Wild Hog Expo (expo… expo…) Ten days ago, along with fellow SHWAT™ Founder Jonathan Owen, I attended the World Predator and Wild Hog Expo in Waco, Texas.  This is not a big show by trade show standards but it is definitely a quality show and open to the public.  Some of the biggest and best names in tactical hog hunting and predator hunting were there.   Innovative products were displayed side-by-side with some not-so-new but still impressive products. Unfortunately, you didn’t make it, but that’s why you count on us. So, read on, and you’ll learn something new.

Smash an Aimpoint Micro T-1 with a Baseball Bat? YES! And Film the Durability Test.

In a world where technological advancement is accelerating and pushing new products out faster than you can buy them, is the Micro T-1 still relevant?  Since its introduction in 2007, the Aimpoint Micro T-1 has received a lot of attention.  Is there any reason to do yet another review? You bet! 

What is the potential T-1 of the in the world of tactical hog hunting? Is it really as durable as it is supposed to be?  Does it deserve a spot on our Top Ten Hog Hunting Optics list?  You are about to find out.  And I think you will love the durability testing we did.  Read on to find out how it is a good option for you and to see what we did to the Micro T-1

By Natalie Foster at A Girl's Guide to Guns

It all began with an email from Nathan Dudney of Dynamic Research Technologies. We had met a few months earlier on a rainy April day at a Starbucks in Memphis. I was on my range tour trip for my website, GirlsGuidetoGuns.com, and he was in town for work. Over coffee that spring day, Nathan introduced me to DRT and its revolutionary new line of ammunition. The email was an invitation to head to West Texas, which just happens to be my home turf, to shoot some wild hogs. The event solidified over the next few weeks and before I had a chance to think about it too much, I committed. 

I was a total newbie and, honestly, a little apprehensive about killing anything...

If you’ve been paying any attention to SHWAT™ you know we get to use some amazing gear.  It hasn’t always been that way for me though.  Prior to founding SHWAT™, I’ve worked some low paying jobs, been through the fun of being laid off, and experienced some of the things that go along with a questionable economy.  

With a MSRP of $269.00, you already know it will not be what a Navy SEAL takes with him on a trip into harms way.  But it’s affordable for almost everyone.  The big question: Is it really useful or just a cheap, gimmicky device that you shouldn’t waste hard earned money on?

Every now and then, you get the opportunity to do something when you least expect it.  The circumstances are all wrong, but it’s just too irresistible.  Last night was one of those times for me.  I was out at relative’s farm north of Dallas trying out a night vision monocular from ATN.  I wasn’t there to hunt, but since I know there are hogs in the area, I went prepared.  I loaded up an AR-15, grabbed an extra mag just in case and headed out into the field.  I did not expect to be shooting hogs with my everyday carry gun.

Dateline Las Vegas - SHOT Show 2013 is on, and SHWAT™ founders Jonathan and Stephen are here.  Here at SHOT we have access to all the latest and coolest guns, gear, news and people.  At one year old, SHWAT™ is receiving a very warm reception and we've been impressed by some of the real innovation we've seen.  We're going to continuously update this article for you, so keep checking back to see what's exciting in the firearms industry right now. Politically, there are a lot of unknowns at the moment, but 2013  is shaping up to be very exciting for tactical shooters and hog hunters alike.  Keep an eye on this article and our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the best news and live updates!