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The article "Chalker Sling Review — How Does It Work?" by Randall Chaney on The Armory Life provides an in-depth examination of the Chalker Sling, developed by former U.S. Navy SEAL Dennis Chalker. Dissatisfied with the limitations of three-point slings in combat, Chalker designed a rig that better suited his needs in high-risk situations, resulting in the invention of the Chalker Sling in 1984. Chaney discusses how the design improves weapon balance, ease of use, and safety by centering the long gun along the torso and offering a quick-release mechanism. The Chalker Sling is versatile, suitable for different tactical gear, and offers an innovative solution in environments like close-quarters combat. The article highlights both practical usage and historical context of the sling, reflecting on Chalker’s influential military background and the equipment’s development tailored for professional engagement.

God bless Larry Vickers for bringing RTF2 Glocks back

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This weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend an Advanced Carbine course taught by none other than Larry A. Vickers. Larry is a former Delta Force member and is well known in the gun community. He was down to earth, a great instructor, and used plenty of salty language (which was completely refreshing in today’s crazy world). He taught us a ton about AR15’s, including things like malfunction clearing, shooting while moving, transitioning from rifle to pistol, properly zeroing your rifle, and weak side shooting. He is so respected that other professional weapons trainers were there to take his class. The rifle on the table is the AR15 I took to the class, a gun I built back in 2014, and I am happy to say it shot 800+ suppressed rounds without a glitch. Larry was kind enough to hang around and take photos with us - and he signed my AR15 book of which he is a co-author. Larry had cancer recently and he is retiring soon, this class was the last class he will ever teach in Texas. All in all, it was an amazing experience.