A handy round up of what’s happening with gun laws around the country… The USCCA has compiled the latest gun law news headlines from around the nation. This week’s post features wide-ranging updates from California to Texas. Read the rest: Gun Law News: May 12, 2019 | USCCA Blog Update
A Dry Fire Magazine?
One of the things I spend the most time on at the annual NRA Annual Meeting is scouring the exhibit halls for new and innovative products. This year, I ran across a previous acquaintance. I had forgotten about this company until we crossed paths again in the midst of 81,000 of my closest friends at […]
5 Must-Have Products for Pistol Mag Maintenance
Got a Glock? Then you know what a pain it can be to remove magazine base plates for cleaning. Here’s a nifty tool to help with that. I also find that a 12-gauge shotgun barrel mop does a great job of cleaning magazine interiors. Sure, you’re cleaning and maintaining your pistol, but how do those […]
What to do When Your Rifle Starts to Shoot Wonky
A comprehensive list of things to check, and fix, when your rifle starts to shoot more like a blunderbuss… If your accurate rifle suddenly starts misbehaving and spraying the target with patterns instead of groups, don’t panic. Any good rifle that’s gone to the darkside can be rescued. Read the rest: What to do When […]
The 6 Essential Parts of a Home-Defense Plan
If you interpret “home defense” in the broadest sense, the objective is to protect your people and your home from threats of any kind. That would include not just home invasions but also simple burglary and even fire. While the concepts overlap a bit, we’re going to focus on the intruder scenario here. When thinking […]
How to Carry a Full-Size Handgun, Even in the Summer
I learned something about making assumptions. According to linguistic scholars, the Latin root of the word “assumption” is “ass”, meaning… ass. That’s how I usually feel about making an assumption before considering the facts and applying a few minutes of brain power. I made some assumptions early in my concealed carry career back when payphones freely roamed hotel lobbies […]
Answering FAQs About Gun Ranges
To the new shooter, range rules and procedures can sometimes appear to be capricious and solely intended to take all the fun out of an outing. I can assure you that most any rule you encounter exists for good reason. Here are some of the most common FAQs about gun ranges. What Does a Range […]
Skills Check: Three-Stage Security Drill
The folks at Gunsite have developed this three-stage security drill. It’s a great practice routine and a way to check and improve your skill level over time. You might notice some variations on classic handgun routines… Here are some drills for security personnel and anyone else looking to sharpen their skills for speed and accuracy. […]
When You’re Hot – How Case Hardening Works
There’s not much more classic than case-hardened receivers and parts. So, how do manufacturers and custom shops get that colorful finish? Here’s an explanation… Ever wondered how gunmakers and gunsmiths get that beautiful, mottled coloring you’ve seen on shotgun receivers and gun parts? Want to learn the ins and outs of this process? If so, […]
Concealed Carry and Using Public Restrooms
Dealing with a concealed carry firearm in a public restroom may seem like a laughing matter—at least at first. In fact, I’m exercising every single iota of willpower I have and can borrow not to stuff this article chock full of puns and juvenile wisecracks. I’ll apologize in advance for any jokes that slip through […]