Shooting Tips - My Gun Culture

How to Rack a Tough Slide

By Tom McHale|2025-08-16T12:19:50-04:00August 16th, 2025|

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.

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Get Out! Surviving The LA Wildfires

By Tom McHale|2025-07-29T13:16:27-04:00July 29th, 2025|

What would you do if you had minutes to grab your most important possessions and vacate before your home was consumed by fire?

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Shooter’s Choice Universal Cleaning Kit

By Tom McHale|2025-06-23T15:02:47-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

This kit is an OCD delight. I know because I’m the kind of guy who (usually) maintains an organized workbench and folders all his thousands of emails by topic. Yes, really.

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What Do You Do with Old Ammo, Powder and Primers?

By Tom McHale|2025-05-30T12:13:43-04:00May 30th, 2025|

This question comes up a lot, and Tank Hoover does a nice job addressing the subject. What do you do with old ammo? Is it safe to shoot? How old is too old? And what about components like reloading powder and primers? Are they safe to use? Can you test them? If so, how?

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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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Mastering the Art of Retention Shooting: Insights from Massad Ayoob

By Tom McHale|2025-05-09T19:37:40-04:00May 9th, 2025|

Massad Ayoob explores the critical techniques of retention shooting, emphasizing safety and effectiveness in close-quarters combat. Learn about the importance of elbow positioning, downward shooting angles, and support arm placement to enhance your defensive shooting skills.

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The .38 Super: Journey from Gangsters to Competition… with Some “Super Face” Blowouts on the Way

By Tom McHale|2025-04-28T18:48:12-04:00April 28th, 2025|

Explore Jeremy’s comprehensive look at the .38 Super cartridge, tracing its evolution from early 20th-century law enforcement use to modern competitive shooting. Learn about its historical significance, performance characteristics, and reloading considerations.

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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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