Shooting Life from My Gun Culture
About Derringers: Pocket Guns, Sloopy and Hoochie Koo
Even though the word “derringer” sounds French, it still manages to sound tough doesn’t it? Technically, a derringer is a pocket pistol, and for any given caliber, it’s about as small a gun as you can get. Derringers typically are not repeating firearms as the mechanism to support a repeating action would make the gun too large and bulky to classify as a derringer. Original … [Read More Shooting Life...]
Even A Fart Has Benefits: Dealing With Gun Control Arguments
Now that civil debate has gone the way of Sony Walkman cassette players, just remember this: Even a fart has benefits. In fact, it's hard to imagine something that has no benefit whatsoever. Mosquitos? Yeah, they're part of the food chain and they keep the OFF! Deep Woods people employed. Former Congressman Anthony Weiner? Why he singlehandedly made Twitter interesting for at least a … [Read More Shooting Life...]
A Second Amendment Fairy Tale…
Once upon a time… In a faraway land called Murrica, there was a great struggle, lasting many days and nights. You see, the settlers of Murrica were tormented by an insatiable and covetous evil troll known as George Threepence. While George lived across the great waters, in the hinterlands, he insisted on taxing the settlers with many fees and regulations. After all, he did not get the name … [Read More Shooting Life...]
Top 5 Reasons to Own a Gun
1. Because you can’t (legally) poke Michael Bloomberg in the eye. But you can figuratively, by exercising your Second Amendment right. Every time someone guys a gun, a bell rings. Wait a sec, that’s not right. Every time a bell rings, Chuck Schumer sprouts bat wings. No, hang on, we’ll get it. Every time someone buys a gun, one of the Mayors Against Legal Governing commits another crime. … [Read More Shooting Life...]
Top 10 Shooting Products from NSSF SHOT Show 2013
Doing a Top 10 list for SHOT Show is ridiculous. Kind of like trying to fit all the amazing things that have spilled out of Joe Biden's mouth into a single leather-bound book. It simply can't be done. But as you probably already know, we're kind of ridiculous around here, so we're going to highlight our Top 10 shooting gear finds of SHOT Show 2013. Here goes: Trijicon 300 AAC … [Read More Shooting Life...]
It’s Time To Stop ‘Thinking’ About Gun Control
It's time to stop thinking. About what might happen with or without new gun control measures. The 24 hours news digital sphincter spasm continues to slather us all with lots and lots of thoughtless thinking and careless conjecture. Think what might happen if... I think… Most Americans think… I think I'll have another beer… What is the NRA thinking… The United Nations thinks… I think … [Read More Shooting Life...]
A Heart Of Evil Obeys No Laws – Thoughts On Newtown
Our hearts are broken over yesterday's tragedy in Newtown, CT. Our prayers go out to the victims, families, staff, friends, and first responders. How a monster can target the most innocent among us is simply beyond sane comprehension. In the wake of yesterday's tragic events, Massad Ayoob posted an article entitled "Against Monsters." It's a reminder that societal evil has been, and will continue … [Read More Shooting Life...]
Free Holsters! And Our “High Road” Response To A Vicious Attack By Women’s Outdoor News
Mmm. Yet another vicious and completely unprovoked attack by the Tacti-Chix over at Women's Outdoor News... And, as before, here we are, innocently minding our own business, eating Cheetos and butter while watching Project Ultimate Monster Truck. Harming no one, except maybe Eric Holder for his role in Fast and Furious. After all we're a community pillar of class and tasteful refinement, … [Read More Shooting Life...]
Tom McHale was born a helpless, shooting-deprived infant. He later discovered the joys of collecting and shooting guns, reloading ammunition and writing about his adventures with a healthy dose of fun. Tom's career has been diverse, bordering on dysfunctional, with most of it spent leading marketing teams for a variety of technology companies including Microsoft and more than a couple of high-tech startups. He's finally seen the light and given up the corporate life to pursue his passion of creating slightly crazy, but educational, content related to guns, shooting, concealed carry and self defense. 
