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What You Need to Know About Loctite

By Tom McHale|2025-05-28T13:57:37-04:00May 28th, 2025|

Loctite is an adhesive often used in the gunsmith trade. It can secure threads to various degrees of permanence, so it can be critical to select the formula that works best for your application.

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How Light Is Too Light? Finding the Sweet Spot for Trigger Pull

By Tom McHale|2025-04-28T18:41:58-04:00April 28th, 2025|

Exploring the balance between trigger pull weight and safety, Clayton discusses the risks of overly light triggers. Learn why finding the right trigger weight is crucial for both accuracy and safety in various shooting scenarios.

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Self-Defense or Negligent Discharge? Know the Difference Before You Carry

By Tom McHale|2025-04-19T12:22:45-04:00April 19th, 2025|

Explore the crucial differences between self-defense and negligent discharge in William Starnes’ article. Learn how proper firearm handling, adherence to safety rules, and understanding legal responsibilities can protect you from unintended consequences.

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How Much Ammo Should You Carry? A Practical Guide

By Tom McHale|2025-04-18T12:59:22-04:00April 18th, 2025|

Discover Dave Anderson’s insights on determining the optimal amount of ammunition to carry for self-defense. Learn why at least one full reload is recommended and how context influences your daily carry decisions.

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Mastering Trigger Control: Tips to Sharpen Your Shooting Skills

By Tom McHale|2025-04-22T18:07:27-04:00April 18th, 2025|

Enhance your shooting accuracy with Jeff “Tank” Hoover’s insights on mastering trigger control. Learn about the shooting triangle—sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger press—and discover practical exercises to refine your skills. Perfect for shooters aiming to improve precision and consistency.

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How to Become a Better Shooter This Year, and Have Fun Doing It

By Tom McHale|2025-01-09T09:06:43-05:00January 9th, 2025|

While many law enforcement officers dread annual qualifications, some of the courses, especially the “old school” ones are a lot of fun. Better yet, they’re guaranteed to make you a better shooter. For example, the old Air Marshal qualification is tough to complete if you follow the rules, but if you do, you’ll be among the very best of gun owners out there.

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Buying a Suppressor – Easy Tips

By Tom McHale|2024-11-22T13:23:51-05:00November 22nd, 2024|

Yes, suppressors are perfectly legal. Yes, anyone who can legally buy a gun can also buy a suppressor—it just takes more paperwork and a donation to Uncle Same in the amount of $200. Alan explains the basics of suppressors and how to buy one with minimal pain and suffering.

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The Right Grips Can Make All the Difference

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:59:15-05:00November 15th, 2024|

The right grips can make all the difference. Sometimes, original factory designs (primarily on older guns) are just… wrong. Other times, individual hand size and shape don’t quite mesh with the shape of your particular gun. Whatever the reason, customizing grips can make a big difference in how well you handle and shoot your handgun.

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Silence? Or Not So Much? Are Suppressors Really Hearing Safe?

By Tom McHale|2024-11-08T11:43:27-05:00November 8th, 2024|

The devil is always in the details. We hear about suppressors making shooting “hearing safe.” Is that true? Well, yes. And, no. It all depends. Here’s a brief look at some of the science behind silencing and suppression of firearms and what you need to know to be sure you’re not permanently destroying your hearing.

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At the Mercy of Reloading Component Shortages? Life As A Lead Scrounger

By Tom McHale|2024-11-08T11:45:58-05:00November 6th, 2024|

Out-of-control reloading component shortages, lasting years, are becoming a regular event thanks to pandering politicians and a hysterical media. So perhaps the time is not to start casting your own bullets. It’s fun, satisfying, and most importantly, puts you squarely in charge of your own destiny. Mike has some tips.

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