Author Archives: Taurian

About Taurian

Taurian is a U.S. Army veteran and former LEO and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Taurian also has over fifty years of experience as a Technical Writer and Training Program Developer. After leaving home at the age of ten without any shoes, Taurian continues on with many years devoted to the keeping and bearing of arms.

Mossberg M590A1 Special Purpose

The Mossberg M590A1 Special Purpose has been on my radar for a number of years, not that I needed another shotgun. However, the Mossberg M590A1 Special Purpose was the last in my bucket list of modern firearms. Today, the bucket … Continue reading

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Ruger AR-556 Product Review An MSR Without the MSRP

I am going out on a limb here by stating that the Ruger AR-556 is one of the finest MSRs that you can buy for the price right out of the box – at the time of this writing. The … Continue reading

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Ruger Model 7405 M77/357 Rotary Magazine Bolt-Action Rifle

Author’s Note: Not long after this article was written, the entire series of M77 rifles was discontinued by Ruger due to low sales.  The .44 Magnum version was the first to go, was soon followed by the .357 Magnum, and … Continue reading

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And My Favorite Long Gun is – The Bolt Action Rifle/Carbine

The popularity of semi-automatic long guns has been in the forefront of all firearms; AK-based and AR-based with more emphasis being placed on the AR-based rifles, carbines, and pistols are seemingly at the top of the list. The semi-automatic shotgun … Continue reading

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M1A Operator Bag

I’ve written in the past of about the logistics involved in supporting firearms; the provisioning of tools and spare parts necessary to keep a favorite firearm running. The M1A has provided me an excellent opportunity to talk about firearm logistics … Continue reading

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Minute of Angst!

As general shooters, we sometimes we are caught up in trying to achieve accuracy and precision that it makes an otherwise enjoyable day at the range not so enjoyable. Sometimes when I leave the range, I mentally flagellate myself for … Continue reading

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Slingn’ – A Review of the NcStar AAKSB Ak/sks Sling – Black

Long gun slings have two primary purposes; (1) Carry, and (2) Control. The secondary purpose is to snag on anything worth snagging. Having used my share of slings in the over 44-years of shooting, the simple two-point sling continues to … Continue reading

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Cold Steel Peace Maker III – Product Review

Looking for an inexpensive knife to throw into an “operator’s bag”, I decided to give the Cold Steel Peace Maker III a try. I like fixed bladed knives and Cold Steel has satisfied my proclivity toward them for a number … Continue reading

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Am I Right to Shoot Left, Part 2

In part one of this series, I wrote about some things that a right-handed long gun shooter had to consider when transitioning to left side operations. Specifically, these were safety operation and expended case ejection. While these are not negatives, … Continue reading

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Product Review – UTG DS3068 6.4-Inch ITA Red/Green Dot Sight

I have been wanting to change out the current CQB sight on my WW “SCR” with a better sight. The current sight is not bad, but it lacked the dot illumination adjustment that I desire. I found it in the … Continue reading

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