Author: Andrew Tuohy

On this blog, I have done plenty of gear reviews. These reviews are most often based on extensive use of the item, in various climates or locations. Today I came to the realization that I haven't reviewed some of the gear that I've been using for the longest period of time, and this review is one step towards changing that. Unfortunately, in this case, the Magnum boots I'm reviewing have been discontinued. I therefore won't be spending too much time on individual features, but rather how they were manufactured and… Read More

Earlier this week, I wrote an article about what constitutes a firearm review. It was interpreted correctly by most, but seems to have been taken the wrong way by some. I want to clarify a few things so that I am not seen as any more evil than I deserve to be - which, actually, is quite a lot. I thought the first line was fairly clear - I am getting really tired of searching for a quality firearm review to link to, only to come across regurgitated manufacturer specifications… Read More

In this video, I cover my experiences with the Mossberg 500 and the Remington 870. I also describe how I came to carry and use the Remington 870 from the age of 10. My experiences with the Mossberg are more recent. I've been working on this video in my spare time for over a month - I'm not in love with it, but I'm fairly happy with it.

I am getting really tired of searching for a quality firearm review to link to, only to come across regurgitated manufacturer specifications and photos under the title "Review." Maybe you're incapable of doing a quality review, maybe you're lazy, maybe you actually think that you can review something from a single manufacturer photo. If you're the type of blogger that chooses what you think is SEO over quality content, you're already behind the curve. You may rank well now, but SEs have you figured out. Your days are numbered. Quality… Read More

High speed video of an AK-47 in 7.62x39 being fired, including a video of it without the top cover.

Full article about the EOD Kit on GearScout... There are few MOSs (military occupational specialties) I hold in higher regard than EOD (explosive ordnance disposal). Along with route clearance teams, I have a very special place in my heart for EOD teams of all services. They’re constantly exposed to the very worst the enemy has to offer, and they do their jobs specifically to keep other troops alive and unharmed.

I was emailed these photos (I believe they're stock ATK photos, but if credit needs to be given elsewhere, I'd appreciate it if someone let me know) of .327 Federal Magnum JHPs. The label clearly says HYDRA SHOK JHP, but the bullet is clearly not a traditional Hydra Shok. It's a Gold Dot...with a post. Like a Hydra Shok. Here's an expanded bullet, although the post appears to be missing. Looks quite like an expanded Gold Dot. And for reference purposes, here's a traditional Hydra Shok bullet, new and expanded.… Read More

edit - light mount, not optic mount. end of day. brain fried. many apologies. Like the title says, in late 2009, I had an idea for a light mount. I sketched it out on a piece of construction paper with a crayon, and my rocket scientist friend Mike W (an actual rocket scientist, with patents to his name for rocket nozzles and stuff) turned those sketches into CAD drawings. Here is what it looked like. The idea was to throw the light forward while allowing adjustment for various hand positions… Read More

In this video, I describe how taking video of yourself shooting can be helpful to technique, and basic factors that relate to camera specifications.

Are you an idiot? Do you own a firearm? Here is a quick guide to the seven best ways to "accidentally" shoot someone, including yourself. Alternately, you could use this as a guide to avoiding the act of shooting someone due to your own negligence, incompetence, and general stupidity. If you're looking for more of my take on gun safety, check out the article "Let's Talk About Firearms Safety" that Aaron at Weapon Blog graciously allowed to grace his website. Busting a Cap in the Crapper This one just happened… Read More