I love AR-15 type rifles as much, and probably more than the next guy. But if we’re all to be honest with each other, I think we can agree that the standard mil-spec trigger kind of sucks. Of all the (standard, not premium) rifles I’ve handled over the years, there are very few that have […]
Dress To Conceal
I’ve always wanted to do some type of outrageous experiment to prove how unobservant the general public really is. Think about it: Ever since the advent of smartphones, hardly anyone notices anything anymore except Facebook notifications, Instagram pictures, and incoming texts. Now that Pokémon Go is all the rage, I’m betting I could walk through […]
Non-Traditional Holsters – Can An Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. By Tom McHale USA –-(Ammoland.com)- Can you teach an old dog new tricks? And by “old dog” I really mean me. And by “new tricks” I mean new, but safe and effective concealed carry methods. You see, I think I might be a holster racist. If I’m not a […]
Blackhawk! SpecOps Gen III Shotgun Stock
It’s hard to beat a Remington 870 for reliability in almost any conditions. A Remington 870 also likes to beat the taste right out of your mouth when it comes to recoil, especially when you’re shooting full-power slug and buckshot loads. It all comes down to physics. The thump you feel when you pull the […]
Concealed Carry Gift Guide
They say that to give is better than to receive. Considering the state of the world today, giving that special concealed carrier a piece of high-quality gear might just save your life! Hey, it’s OK if you benefit from your own generosity, right? I’m taking a slightly non-traditional approach with this list. Rather than barf […]
5 Things I Learned About Appendix Carry
You know what makes me crazy? When people just repeat stuff they hear. Just because I do that too doesn’t make it any better. One of those topics that gets passed around and judged with great vigor and enthusiasm is appendix carry. You’ve probably heard some comments, you know, like… “Appendix carry is the greatest […]
Every Day Carry For a Gun ‘Riter and Court Jester
Just because I like to have fun with every aspect of my life doesn’t mean I don’t take things like every day carry seriously. Hey, I can make fun of Shannon Watts and her outrageous lies while always realizing the serious threat people like that pose to our rights. They’re not mutually exclusive. It’s kind […]
1,000 Yards with a Smith & Wesson M&P 10?
Can You Shoot 1,000 Yards with an AR-10? Well, can you? Conventional wisdom says no. After all, AR’s are semi-automatic designs, with hot burning gas of doom smothering all the important parts like gravy over Cracker Barrel’s Chicken Fried Chicken. Heck, the upper and lower receivers are stuck together with simple push pins. AR-type rifles can’t […]
Blackhawk! QuickMod Magazine Case Review
Have you ever wound your belt through holsters, magazine carriers, and belt loops, only to find when your finished that you find you missed a loop or placed a piece of gear in the wrong spot? If so, then you’ll understand why one of my favorite gear finds this year was the Blackhawk! QuickMod magazine […]
Man Cave Makeover or Dame Den Remodeling Sweepstakes from Crimson Trace
I just got an email from Crimson Trace about their Man Cave Makeover Sweepstakes. No worries ladies, the mega-gear giveaway is equally useful for a Dame Den Remodeling. Visit the Crimson Trace BookFaceBook page to enter. You can win… Grand Prize (1) (1) Grizzly™ 75 Custom Cooler with Crimson Trace® Logo (1) Crimson Trace® CMR-205 […]