Sigh… Another study deliberately lumps adult gang banger crime into a study about guns and children… It seems every public health journal is obligated to publish one junk-science article on kids and guns per year. The latest is a “study” published in Pediatrics called “State Gun Laws and Pediatric Firearm-Related Mortality.” It is in the headlines, and it is […]
‘Twas the Night Before SHOT Show
‘Twas the night before Shot Show, And all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Except for my spouse. The luggage was packed, In the car with great care, In hopes that St. Nugent Soon would be there. The vendors were busy, Wishing they were in bed, While visions of gun fun, Danced in […]
‘Twas the Night Before SHOT Show
‘Twas the night before Shot Show, And all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Except for my spouse. The luggage was packed, In the car with great care, In hopes that St. Nugent Soon would be there. The vendors were busy, Wishing they were in bed, While visions of gun fun, Danced in […]
Try Competitions To Become A More Effective Shooter
There’s a big difference between good and effective. If you are involved in shooting purely for recreation and the joy of punching holes in paper or tin cans, then being a good shooter is, well, good enough. If you intend to use your gun for self or home defense, then you need to think about […]
Meet the Shotgun!
Let’s take a look at what makes a shotgun a shotgun. If you rely on Hollywood for your information, a shotgun can never miss and is capable of knocking a 1970 Pontiac GTO clear across Hazzard County. In reality, they’re not quite that impressive, but a shotgun is one very versatile gun. Competition, recreation, hunting […]
Astroturf? Not. NSSF Breaks 10,000 Member Mark
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reports that it has recently surpassed the 10,000 member mark, reflecting strong industry support for its efforts. No, these new members were not paid with a pack of cigarettes, bussed in to enrollment centers or counted multiple times. The best part? All of these new members are actually living. […]
SHOT Show 2014 Coverage!
As I write this, I’m en route to SHOT Show 2014 – the biggest, grandest and most chaotic gathering of gun nuts in the known universe. As always, it will be a week of catching up with industry friends, new product announcements, and really, really sore feet. Throughout the week, I’ll be posting updates here, […]