Unbreakable Aiming Solution: Trijicon Green RMR
For just about 16 years now, some variation of the Trijicon RMR red dot sight has set the durability and ruggedness standard for rifle and pistol optics. Now there’s a new one.
Job One: Teaching the Next Generation to Shoot
If we want to preserve the shooting sports, there's nothing more important than teaching the next generation to shoot. In fact, this is also not coincidentally the very best way to protect gun rights over the long term. The more people exposed to the activity in a safe and responsible manner, the better for everyone.
An Interesting Take on the “Defensive” .22
The debate on whether or not it's okay to use .22 pistols for concealed carry or self-defense is never-ending. I can see why. On one hand,.22s are easy to shoot for almost anyone, and most everybody will shoot a .22 faster and more accurately than a larger caliber gun.
How to Rack a Tough Slide
The idea is to use natural leverage and larger muscles rather than relying on the small and weak ones in fingers and thumbs. Without instruction, most folks will hold the gun with their firing hand and pinch the back of the slide with their support hand thumb and index finger to pull back the side.
Atomic Armor: The Unkillable Tank
How could I not share a story titled, “The Unkillable Atomic Tank?” Yeah, it’s not about guns directly… but hey, at least it does have a gun on it.
Get Out! Surviving The LA Wildfires
What would you do if you had minutes to grab your most important possessions and vacate before your home was consumed by fire?
The 007 Life: Walther PPK/S SD and SilencerCo Spectre 9
I’m glad to see new variants of this classic pistol coming back, especially the threaded models. I’ve got a few Walther PPK-family pistols, including a Manurhin PP, which is an exceptionally well-made gun.
Cessna to Red Square: The Teen Peace Pilot Who Embarrassed the USSR
Teen pilot Mathias Rust flew a Cessna into Moscow’s Red Square in 1987, crippling Soviet defenses and reshaping military leadership—all in a single flight.
Home and Mobile Defense: The Right Tool for the Job
The importance of using the right tools absolutely applies to the defensive application of handguns. Sure, you can carry a full-size duty gun, but you’re adding extra weight to your daily routine. The odds get better over time that you’ll get lazy and decide not to carry it for that quick trip to the store or the local stop-and-rob for a gallon of milk.
The Shadow Systems CR920XP
I also carry a gun whenever I’m not asleep or in the shower, so comfort is a legit consideration. Shadow Systems calls their new compensated CR920XP a crossover. This is the elusive, effective tactical compromise.