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 […]
NRA Shooting Series: How to Sight-In a Scope
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 […]
The Shotgun Clay Target Sports [INFOGRAPHIC]
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!
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.
Competitive Shooting: Is It for You?
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 […]
Safe Firearm Storage Ideas (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 […]
Buying and Selling Firearms Part 6: Straw Purchases
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 […]
Buying and Selling a Firearm: Online and Interstate Gun Sales
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Gun control supporters like to say “anyone can buy a gun on the Internet,” implying that criminals can anonymously order guns online and have them shipped to them directly, no questions asked. But it isn’t true. In this fifth installment of our Buying and Selling a Firearm series, we’re […]
Rifle vs. Pistol Shooting: Six Fun Facts
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. The differences between rifles and pistols are pretty obvious. One is portable. The other is as easy to conceal as a mop. One is pretty easy to shoot accurately, while the other takes some serious practice time at the range to master. Let’s look at a few fun facts […]
2016 NRA Annual Meetings: Highlights and Happenings
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. If gun control arguments were true, then the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits (NRA AM) would be the most dangerous place on the face of the earth for a terrifying 72 straight hours. Yet, year after year, it proves to be the safest and most respectful crowd just about […]