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Range Report: Mossberg 590 Shockwave Laser Saddle

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave has been a rather interesting sales phenomenon for dealers around the country: a shorter shotgun-based firearm in a size format that doesn't require NFA paperwork. Here's a closer look.
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The Military's Modular Load Carrying Revolution

The Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment, or MOLLE, system is standard issue across the Department of Defense. Here's a closer look at what is and how it is used.
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9 Ways to Provide World Class Service and Profit

While big online retailers have plenty of systemic business advantages, you have advantages of your own. One of the biggest is customer service. Even in these days of online social everything, there’s not much more satisfying than a quality face-to-face experience.
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Range Report: American Tactical Galeo

With the American Tactical Galeo, it's a Galil. But it's not a Galil. Learn more about this Israeli-made carbine.
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Installing Remington 700 Scope Bases

Remington 700 base mounts aren’t as DIY friendly as today’s 1913 Picatinny rails. But millions of other bolt-action rifles use the same pattern, making this simple upgrade or installation process a target-rich environment and great way to open a friendly optic upgrade discussion.
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Business Tip: How To Improve Your Business Barometer

Want to make more money in the days ahead? If you are a business owner, that’s a null question. Of course, the answer is a strong and loud, yes!
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How To Transition Into the Private Sector

After retiring from the Air Force the author worked for a small company to learn how businesses are run. Here are his tips for making the transition to private life after retiring from the military or law enforcement.
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The Debrief: Vista's Josh Waldron on the Future of Brands

Vista has been trending toward decentralization of its divisions — allowing its brands to shine and follow distinct paths with less reliance on shared services — and the hiring of Josh Waldron marks a dramatic step in that direction for the Blackhawk, Eagle and Uncle Mike’s brands. Tactical Retailer caught up with Waldron recently to get his thoughts on the future of his brands in the tactical market.
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The Real Truth About Being a Gunsmith or Manufacturer

If you have an FFL license Type 01 or 02 and are wondering about where you draw the line between performing gunsmithing versus manufacturing, we have answers for you.
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Business Tip: How To Maximize Meetings

The point of a meeting is to communicate problems, ideas and solutions cooperatively up and down the chain in an organization, with the goal of having your team doing their jobs more efficiently.
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Riton is Right on the Money with Premium Optics

Tactical Retailer had the opportunity to talk with Brady Speth, CEO and founder of Riton Optics, to understand where they started and the focus of the company.
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Range Report: Century Arms VSKA

After putting the Century Arms VSKA through its paces at the range, Tactical Retailer finds an AK that is even tougher than the original.
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Business Tip: How To Host Over-the-Top Events

Planning and having the perfect in-store event can help lure new customers through the threshold, entice current customers to return and increase sales while dramatically raising awareness of your store in the community and surrounding region. Events can bring benefits and profits. Are you ready to hold an over-the-top event?