Dry Fire Basics 1: The Power of Dry Fire Training
Grand Rapids, MI Every good shooter knows that precision and consistency don’t happen by accident—they’re the product of disciplined, deliberate practice. Range time is certainly an essential part of this…but practicing firearm skills without live ammunition (dry fire training) is even more essential—and should be the largest allocation of your training time. Read on and […]
M22 Tactical Partners with the Ohio Small Police Department Association (OSPDA)
New Washington, OH M22 Tactical is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Ohio Small Police Department Association (OSPDA). This collaboration is incredibly important to us as we continue our mission to bring high-quality, effective training tools to law enforcement agencies, especially those in smaller departments that may not have access to the same […]
What Sparked the RedCat
Grand Rapids, MI The RedCat is the result of a disqualification I earned during a 3-Gun match. I started to compete in 3-Gun competitions while I was stationed in Alaska about 10 years ago. Some friends were into it and had convinced me to give it a go. I think it was my third or […]
Grand Rapids: an Industry Juggernaut…and Growing.
Grand Rapids, MI In 2021, I had an idea. It turned out to be a pretty good one…good enough to patent. When I brought it to SHOT Show in January of 2023, I realized I had a great idea and it was time to mass produce it. It turns out, Grand Rapids, Michigan, my own […]
Dry Firing with the RedCat vs. Open Bolt
Grand Rapids, MI The RedCat is ideal for realistic dry fire training because it allows for the free manipulation of the safety switch. With that change, the controls act exactly as they would with live rounds. …but locking the bolt back does the same thing…so why would you need the RedCat? Good question. Locking the […]
From an Idea to Reality!
Grand Rapids, MI THE BACKGROUND While I was assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, just north of Anchorage, I started to compete in the local 3-gun matches. I didn’t have dreams of becoming the next all-star, I just enjoyed the weekly running and gunning…and how it greatly improved my shooting skills. Not long after […]
The Meaning of ‘M22’
Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI Why start a business? To make money, right? Sure. But after the newness and enthusiasm wears off, what’s going to get you out of bed in the morning to tally business expenses, count inventories and annotate tax write-offs? For a few, their passion is running the business itself and it matters […]
Our First Online Partner…Bayou Born Firearms
Hammond, LA Bayou Born Firearms is a small shop found north of New Orleans and east of Baton Rouge where I55 and I12 meet. Barry, the owner, recently opened up and is working hard to expand his inventory and shop. He’s hit the ground running offering both in-store and online purchases and specializes in AR-15 […]
How the RedCat Helps with Safety
Grand Rapids, MI Safety is paramount. Whether you advocate for gun rights or gun control, we can all at least agree that a safety mindset is a critical part of responsible gun ownership. Simply put, with power comes responsibility…and gun owners must do their part. Along with adherence to the safety rules and regular training, […]
Tips for Filing a Patent
Grand Rapids, MI In early 2021, I had the Idea for my first invention (the RedCat) and I decided to make it a reality–I had no clue how to do it and was quickly overwhelmed by the vastness of the intellectual property (IP) world and how technical the process is. So…to help you along your […]