Author: Steve Coulston

Steve is a former United States Naval Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC), NRA Life Member and has been a firearms enthusiast for over 30 years. Steve is a writer and photographer focusing on the testing and evaluation of new products and has a natural gift for breaking things. He resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children enjoying the shooting sports and the great outdoors.

Set Your Phone to Blaster Mode

[dcs_img_center framed=”black” w=”600″ h=”399″] http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/inteliscope-1-600-399.jpg [/dcs_img_center] [dcs_post_top] [dcs_fancy_header bgcolor=”#ffffff” color=”#000000″ fweight=”bold”]In this produce showcase review, Steve Coulston takes aim with his Galaxy S4 and the inteliSCOPE PRO.[/dcs_fancy_header] [dcs_thinspliter…

2014 Crimson Trace Midnight 3-Gun Invitational

[dcs_img_center desc=”Photo by Jae Gillentine” framed=”black” w=”600″ h=”399″] http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/steve-blaster.jpg [/dcs_img_center] [dcs_post_top] [dcs_fancy_header bgcolor=”#ffffff” color=”#000000″ fweight=”bold”]I’ve been a firearms enthusiast my entire life and a shooter for 25-years. I…

Grey Ghost Gear Paladin Belt

One of the pieces of gear I always wore day in and day out during my time in the boat teams was my last resort belt. It is also commonly referred to a riggers belt. A riggers belt can come in all shapes and sizes with different materials and hardware, however they all have a hard or soft point to accommodate the attachment of a carabineer. This allows the wearer to clip onto a rescue line or rope using a variety of different methods.

The Stealth LT Jacket

During my military service as a Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC), I spent the majority of my time on the water. I was a Rigid Hull, Inflatable Boat (RHIB) guy, meaning our high-speed boats were completely exposed to the elements. Salt water, sun exposure, hale, sandstorms and wind all ripped at our gear. Imagine travailing at high speeds, in the open ocean, in inclement weather while completely exposed. Think sand blaster.

The Future’s So Bright

[dcs_img_center desc=”Photo by Jody Lewis for Guns & Tactics Magazine” framed=”black” w=”600″ h=”399″] http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/elzetta-600-399.jpg [/dcs_img_center] [dcs_post_top] [dcs_fancy_header bgcolor=”#ffffff” color=”#000000″ fweight=”bold”]Lighting up the future with Elzetta’s Alpha, Bravo and…

TAD Ranger Hoodie

[dcs_img_center desc=”Photo by Jody Lewis for Guns & Tactics Magazine” framed=”black” w=”600″ h=”399″] http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tad-01.jpg [/dcs_img_center] [dcs_post_top] [dcs_fancy_header bgcolor=”#ffffff” color=”#000000″ fweight=”bold”]Just like your favorite pair of Levis, the Ranger…

Spartan Armor Systems Level III Composite Plates

Body armor systems can be found serving in military combat zones, with law enforcement agencies on the daily beat and even protecting the discerning citizen in a home defense situation. The above mentioned groups may have different reasons and missions for wearing body armor, but the primary objective remains the same. That is to protect vital organs from trauma caused by fast moving projectiles, such as a bullet or piece of shrapnel.

Operator Suppressor Systems

Like most of you, I enjoy kick-ass action movies. It is not uncommon to see classic James Bond or modern day Jason Bourne creeping up on some unsuspecting bad guy then eliminating him with a quick triple tap, where only the gentle “pfftt, pfftt, pfftt” is heard from their sound suppressed pistol. Or maybe they need to engage a target at distance with some high-speed, low-drag break-down rifle they piece together out of an unassuming backpack.