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AR-15 Part 1: Myths Dispelled

December 4, 2019 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

According to a recent Facebook post by Mark Twain, reports about the AR-15 are greatly exaggerated. It’s true. Anyone who doesn’t own one likely holds plenty of views on the topic that are mythical. Let’s explore a few of the more egregious myths that are circulated more frequently than the common cold at a gun […]

Filed Under: News, Opinion Tagged With: 1st Freedom, ar-15, nra

At Least Politicians Are Telling Us What They Really Think

September 27, 2019 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Here’s what the 2020 front-runners really think about guns… The good thing about social media is it allows people to air their opinions publicly and immediately with no filter. The bad thing about social media is that it allows people to air their opinions publicly and immediately with no filter. Traditionally, politicians’ statements have been […]

Filed Under: 2nd Amendment, News, Politics Tagged With: 1st Freedom, 2020 Elections, nra, politics

NRA Annual Meeting 2019: Guns, Gear, Ammo, After Action Report

July 25, 2019 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

I just got back from sharing coughs and sneezes with 81,283 of my closest friends and am still alive to tell about it. This year’s NRA Annual Meeting and Expo was in the great city of Indianapolis, Indiana. I attended the NRA AM there a few years ago, and it was one of the better […]

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: National Rifle Association, nra, nra annual meeting

Why Mid-Term Elections Matter for Gun Rights | OutdoorHub

October 25, 2018 By Tom McHale 1 Comment

All politics is local, so they say. That phrase, often used by former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, typically refers to the importance of building local consensus to win a primary election, thereby making a run for office possible. However, to us voters, it means that our “national” votes are locally determined. In this […]

Filed Under: 2nd Amendment, Life, News, Politics Tagged With: 2018 Elections, Gun Rights, nra, NSSF, outdoorhub

NRA Shooting Series: How to Sight-In a Scope

December 23, 2016 By Tom McHale 5 Comments

Whether you use a rest or bipod, make sure you shoot from a stable position when setting your zero.

This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Fact: There are some proven ways to zero your scope in only one shot. Those methods will get you close, but you won’t attain the full accuracy potential of your rifle. Why? Every rifle and ammo combination has a little bit of imprecision. No matter how carefully you perform […]

Filed Under: General Tips, Long Range Shooting, Shooting Tips Tagged With: adjusting scopes, nra, outdoorhub, rifle scopes

The Shotgun Clay Target Sports [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 23, 2016 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Here’s another informative infographic we did in partnership with the folks at OutdoorHub and the National Rifle Association. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved in the shotgun sports, here’s the place to start!

Filed Under: General Tips, Guns, Shooting Tips, Shotguns Tagged With: clay target shooting, nra, outdoorhub, shotguns, skeet, sporting clays, trap

How Guns Work [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 22, 2016 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

NRA How Guns Work Infographic

Want to know how guns really work? Check out this new infographic done in partnership with OutdoorHub and the National Rifle Association.

Filed Under: General Tips, Guns, Shooting Tips Tagged With: guns, infographics, nra, outdoorhub

Competitive Shooting: Is It for You?

October 14, 2016 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Competitive Shooting

This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Humans have been participating in friendly competitions since the beginning of time. I guess we have a built-in drive to test our skills and mettle against others. Just look at the majority of shows on TV these days, and I’m not just talking about the classic game shows. Whether […]

Filed Under: Competition, News Tagged With: 3 Gun, Camp Perry, competitive shooting, Creedmoor, nra, outdoorhub

Safe Firearm Storage Ideas (Infographic)

October 3, 2016 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

NRA Safe Firearm Storage Infographic.

The industry’s tireless emphasis on gun safety has really paid off. Gun-related accidents are at the lowest levels in recorded history, and that’s no thanks to so-called “gun safety” groups like Everytown. You can thank the efforts of organizations like the NRA, who actually do meaningful gun safety education. Here are a few ideas to […]

Filed Under: 2nd Amendment, Gun Safety, News, Pic of the Day, Shooting Tips Tagged With: gun safety, infographics, National Rifle Association, nra

Buying and Selling Firearms Part 6: Straw Purchases

July 26, 2016 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

When buying a gun from a federally licensed dealer, the actual buyer must be present to fill out Federal Form 4473 and complete the background check. It’s illegal to purchase a gun on behalf of another person.

This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Straw purchases are one of the main ways that criminals acquire firearms, they’re illegal, and you need to know what they are, so that you don’t become involved in one yourself. A straw purchase is one in which one Person “A” buys a firearm for Person “B”, at Person […]

Filed Under: General Tips, Shooting Tips Tagged With: buying and selling guns, nra, outdoorhub, straw purchases

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Hello, my name is Tom McHale. I'm the creator and primary author of the Practical Guides series of how-to shooting books. I've been an avid shooter, reloading, and student of things self-defense, concealed carry, reloading, and long-range shooting for the past two decades, give or take.

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