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Range Time: El Presidente

By Tim Weaver
Sep 24, 2020

Marksmanship is a perishable skill. You need to keep in practice to maintain your abilities In this video, Mason is joined by retired Navy Seal Master Chief Jim Hoy, owner of TMG Targets, for some shooting drills using the TMG Handgun/Small Rifle ...

Right Tools for the Right Job: Getting Proficient

By Tim Weaver
Sep 21, 2020

In previous installments of our series on equipping yourself, we’ve looked at several things: The “why” you want or need to purchase the gear you’re interested in How to select and care for that gear Why training and, ...

How to Size a Plate Carrier - Part 2

By Tim Weaver
Sep 17, 2020

We recently published a post on how determine your correct size armor plate by taking some measurements from nippple-to-nipple and sternum notch to above the belly button In this video, Mason and Mitch from AR500 Armor show how that translates ...

Right Tools for the Right Job: Why We Train

By Tim Weaver
Sep 14, 2020

Skill in the use of arms and armor in the defense of yourself, your loved one, and your community doesn’t come naturally. It takes dedication, practice, and perseverance to be able to employ the tools of liberty consistently and ...

Everyday Carry Armor Options

By Tim Weaver
Sep 10, 2020

Let's say you want to have some form of ballistic protection but don't want to run around in a decked out plate carrier. What options do you have? In this video, Mason from AR500 Armor covers a few of the armor options available to you, from ...

Right Tools for the Right Job: Caring for Your Armor

By Tim Weaver
Sep 7, 2020

Note: This is the second in a series of articles on preparing yourself via gear, training, and purpose. Today, we cover how to take care of the gear you get. In our previous article, we discussed the factors that go into which, or whether, ...

Best Armor Options for Families

By Tim Weaver
Sep 3, 2020

We get a lot of questions about armor products, and one recurring theme is a variation on "what armor to I get if I want to protect my whole family?" In this video, Mason from AR500 Armor covers a few of the options available to outfitting your ...

Right Tools For the Right Job: What is Your Why?

By Tim Weaver
Aug 31, 2020

Note: This is the first in a nine-part series of articles on preparing yourself via gear, training, and purpose. Today we kick off three weeks of articles on gear and accessories. In the military, there’s a saying that “the ...

AR Battle Belt Setup

By Tim Weaver
Aug 27, 2020

Our corporate anniversary is when we announce our new products, and one of this year's releases is our new AR Battle Belt. This video features Mason showing the components of our belt system and how they work together to create a rugged platform ...

How to Measure For Armor Sizing

By Tim Weaver
Aug 24, 2020

One of the questions we often get is how to measure yourself to get the right size plate. The natural inclination is to get the largest size you can for the extra protection they offer. Protection, weight/mobility, or price. Choose two. All armor ...