Choosing a pistol caliber carbine has pros and cons. Here are some of them... If you’re looking for “most powerful” then you’d always choose a rifle caliber over a pistol carbine and a carbine over a pistol. Read the rest: 6 Reasons a Pistol-Caliber … [Read More...]
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Pistol-Shooting Tips: Improve Your Handgun Skills
Transmit recoil to the ground? Check your work through your sights? Interesting visuals that may improve your shooting... Just what you always wanted—a handy “cheat sheet” of ways to shoot better. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | … [Read More...]
Shooter Walks Free As Police Tackle, Arrest AR-15
Life gets complicated when satire and reality are one in the same... LOS ANGELES, CA—There was an attempted shooting earlier today but luckily, the police were close by. They managed to tackle the shooter's AR-15 to the floor. They pinned it to the … [Read More...]
How Long Can You Keep Your Magazines Loaded?
Weeks? Months? Years? Decades? I have been trying to get a definitive answer as to the recommended time limit that a magazine could or should be kept loaded. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | How Long Can Your Keep Your Magazines Loaded? … [Read More...]
Anti-Gun Activist Asks for Gun to ‘Kill 200 People’ in Florida Walmart
Unbelievable... An anti-gun activist asked a Walmart clerk for something to 'kill 200 people,' later claimed public actions 'only helps his cause.' Read the rest: Anti-Gun Activist Asks for Gun to 'Kill 200 People' in Florida Walmart … [Read More...]
Man Who Took AR-15 Into MO Walmart Claims He Was Testing 2A Rights
So, was he "testing his 2A rights' in the most idiotic way possible? Or is this a hasty BS defense to a planned mass murder? Last week, a man carried an AR-15 into a Walmart in Missouri while wearing “tactical” equipment. It caused a major … [Read More...]
You Are Not a Security Camera, and That’s a Problem
An excellent observation on how most people will never be able to see a threat coming like this due to our point of view at ground level. Security cameras are positioned to see things like this clearly. We're not... Surveillance cameras are all … [Read More...]
The Safe, Not Sorry Lessons
Women who prevailed over violent attacks... And one who lost her family by following the law... Situation: One of our greatest 2A advocates compiles the stories of four women who survived because they had handguns — and a fifth who wasn’t allowed … [Read More...]
The Case for Laser Sighting
One significant benefit to laser sighting is the ability to aim from unconventional positions... Not only does a laser sighting system enhance firearm accuracy when an officer is under attack, it can also help de-escalate violent … [Read More...]
5.56 NATO vs. 300 Blackout: Which is Right for You?
Umm, both please? The 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. and the .300 BLK are two popular cartridge options for the AR-15. Which one should you choose? Here's a quick rundown of the background and capabilities of each round. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | … [Read More...]
7 Tips to Make the Most of Your Time at the Range
If you go to an indoor shooting range, odds are you’ll pay for your time by the hour. Even if you go to a facility that doesn’t charge by the hour, you’ll likely prefer to spend more time shooting than on support activities. Here are some tips to … [Read More...]
Dozens Killed In Japanese Fire Attack, Proving Guns Don’t Cause Mass Murder
The biggest problem with tunnel vision on background checks and red flag laws is that the potential perpetrators are left on the street, still with a desire to kill as many people as possible. Like this... “Mass murders just don’t happen in other … [Read More...]
Carry Ammo Care – How to Maintain Your Carry Ammo
Some common-sense tips on keeping your carry ammo ready to go. When conceal carrying, checking on the overall health of your carry ammo can be overlooked but its extremely important to maintain your carry ammo to ensure the gun will reliably run if … [Read More...]
33 Active Shooter Statistics for Armed Citizens
Lots of interesting and useful statistics in here including the impact of armed citizen presence... This article will review the most relevant data sources on active shooters, in order to extrapolate key details on how to prevent, react, and … [Read More...]
Locate Shooting Ranges Nationwide with Website and Apps
An easy way to find shooting ranges near you... During the summer, many readers will be traveling nationwide on holiday. It might be fun to visit shooting ranges near your holiday destination(s). Or perhaps you've recently relocated and want to … [Read More...]
NFA Rules on Shotguns: Everything You Need to Know
What you need to know about shotguns to stay out of jail. We all desire to stay on the right side of the law, but we also know that navigating U.S. gun laws without help is like finding your way through a shopping mall: Treacherous and no fun at … [Read More...]
Firearm Caliber Does Not Matter
A controversial headline? Maybe. But it shouldn't be... Do you need a .45 ACP? How much training would you do with a Charter Arms Bulldog chambered in .44 Special? Are you really going to debate with me the differences between .32 H&R Magnum, … [Read More...]
What to Expect Your First Time at an Indoor Range
Our great nation contains between 16,000 and 18,000 indoor shooting ranges. That means you can easily find an indoor range no matter where you live. While an outdoor facility is a great place to practice, train or just spend an afternoon plinking, an … [Read More...]
Federal Research Shows Criminals Usually Get Their Guns via Crime
Here's a real shocker. Just 3% of criminals get their guns from retail sources. The rest steal or obtain them through the black market... With the constant calls from anti-Second Amendment groups and politicians to make background checks mandatory … [Read More...]
What to Expect When Shooting a Shotgun for the First Time
If you’ve never fired a shotgun before, you’re in for a treat. Shotguns might just be the most versatile type of firearm you can buy. You can use them for sport, hunting or defense. Depending on the style and type of ammunition you choose, you can … [Read More...]
Increase Reload Speed (and Accuracy) with Moon Clips
I’ve been testing a few different revolvers outfitted for moon clip use over the past several months. The idea is nifty, as moon clips help to mitigate one of the big disadvantages of using revolvers for defensive use. That would be fast and … [Read More...]
9 Tips for First-Time Shooters at the Gun Range
Previously we discussed how indoor and outdoor ranges operate and some of the rules you might encounter there. Those procedures benefit everyone. Today, let’s be selfish and share tips that directly benefit first-time shooters at the gun range. Use a … [Read More...]
Typical Gun Range Rules | Beginner Advice
Like any other activity-based business, gun ranges employ varying guidelines. But many of the overriding gun range rules apply everywhere. For example, the four cardinal rules of gun safety — while wording may differ — remain constant: Treat guns … [Read More...]
Review: Trijicon REAP-IR Thermal Optic
Once you go thermal, you'll never go back... I first got my hands on thermal optics about five years ago, in the form of a thermal monocular, and was impressed by thermal imaging and its tactical potential. Since then, I’ve used a variety of … [Read More...]
What to Expect the First Time You Shoot a Handgun
I wish I’d been able to shed my pride and ask someone what to expect the first time I shot a semi-automatic pistol. Let’s say the episode ended prematurely and with a lot of my blood covering my gun, my shooting bag and the indoor range. No, no one … [Read More...]