Scott Murdock is a Marine Corps veteran with a basic working knowledge of shooting, written English, and photography. He's passionate about helping readers find quality gear that's worthy of their money. You can find more of his work at Task & Purpose, Free Range American, and Outdoor Life.
Experience
- Marine Corps rifle and pistol expert
- Competed in the Marine Corps 2013 Western Division Matches
- Completed the Vortex Edge long-range pipeline.
- Hunter
- Precision Shooter
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New Product Highlight: Staccato HD P4 – Now Available in California!
1 day ago
Staccato’s new CCW hotness, the HD P4, is now legal in California. That’s great news for gun owners in the Golden State! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Safariland Gravity
5 days ago
Safariland’s new OWB holster is slimmer, lighter, and more affordable than a duty holster. Meet the Gravity. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Tyrant CNC P365 Grip Module-Snub Nose
1 week ago
The Tyrant P365 Grip Module is here to upgrade any P365 with upgraded features – without sacrificing holster compatibility. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker
1 week ago
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Who had a new chassis-based bolt gun from Springfield on their 2025 bingo card? The Model 2020 Heatseeker is a delightful surprise. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Trusted Gun Exchange
2 weeks ago
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The new online service allows private buyers and sellers nationwide to conduct safe, convenient firearm transfers. (Read)
6 Most Underrated Carry Guns: CCW Dark Horses
3 weeks ago
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We put our heads together to create a list of some of our favorite underrated concealed carry pistols that are available on the market today. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Magpul EDC Bags
3 weeks ago
Magpul is stepping into the EDC game with a limited run of three CCW bags that you can use every day. Are they good enough to stick around? (Read)
New Product Highlight: Military Armament Corporation MAC IX
4 weeks ago
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Is the Military Armament Corporation MAC IX the blue-collar PDW you’ve been waiting for? It’s time to find out. (Read)
Gun Gear by the Numbers: What’s Hot in Every State Right Now
4 weeks ago
In the gun industry, there are sales trends and outliers. We went state by state with OpticsPlanet to see what gun buyers want the most. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Langdon Tactical Hellcat Pro
1 month ago
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Springfield’s flagship CCW pistol is getting the Langdon Tactical treatment. Let’s check out all the upgrades you can get! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Ruger RXD Suppressors
1 month ago
Ruger teamed up with Dead Air Silencers to make a new line of suppressors specifically for hunting and long-range precision shooting. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Editions
1 month ago
Garmin’s Instinct line of smartwatches just got some big upgrades, including a suite of tactical features. (Read)
