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: Best New Optics of Sig Next 2025
6 months ago
Sig Sauer released a bunch of exciting technology and innovative optics at Sig Next 2025. These are our favorite new scopes and red dots. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Best New Guns of Sig Next 2025
6 months ago
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Sig Sauer announced a slew of new guns at the brand’s annual release party. These are the best pistols and rifles of the bunch. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Maztech X4 Rangefinder and Fire Control System
6 months ago
The Maztech Industries X4 system is as close as you can get to using a video game cheat code in real life. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Staccato HD P4 – Now Available in California!
7 months ago
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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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
8 months 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)
