Is Liquid Body Armor the Future?
July 29, 2010 by Jessica Murfin

Scientists at BAE Systems have been testing a ‘shear-thickening’ liquid which has been combined with Kevlar fibers to create bullet-resistant materials. Some preliminary tests have shown this liquid armor can in fact stop bullets. The liquid reacts upon impact creating what the BAE scientists are calling ‘bullet-proof custard’ which could ultimately be used to make much lighter, more flexible and more effective ballistic materials for tomorrow’s soldiers.  Read More »

Holsters Need Love Too - How to Clean and Care for your Safariland Holster
July 26, 2010 by James Dawson

There are not many shooters among us who neglect their firearms after a hard day’s shooting. Whether they get cleaned that day (best case scenario) or a few weeks after they’ve been used, the fact remains that they eventually get the care and attention they deserve. For many of us, there’s always that tinge of guilt hiding in the back of the brain that keeps reminding us, “Your guns are dirty…you’re neglecting them…why exactly do you hate your guns so much, what have they ever done to you…” and so on. The question is though, if this much attention is paid to the firearms, why neglect what houses, protects, and makes your handgun available, the holster?  Read More »