The nifty thing about firearms is that they’re designed to last a long, long time with reasonable maintenance. I’m not even an antique aficionado but I regularly shoot pistols and rifles in my small collection that were manufactured in 1936, 1944 and 1945. Others shoot guns much older than that.The longevity of firearm service life […]
How to Prepare for Your First Trip to a Gun Shop
My first trip to a gun shop was a bit like my first visit to Wild Birds Unlimited. In both cases, I had no idea what I was talking about, little concept of what I wanted (much less needed) and was convinced that everyone in the store would spot me as a poser. That’s the […]
Authors Weigh In: Top Firearms YouTube Channels
I have a low tolerance level for videos because I can’t easily skim to find the relevant content. That, and people like to make 12-minute videos with one minute’s worth of content. There are a couple of good channels out there though… We asked a few of our freelance writers to tell us about their […]
Where Should You Sit?
Here’s an interesting mental exercise on the best place to sit in a coffee shop. This layout is a tough one – on purpose I suspect… Take a look at the photo above. If you were visiting a coffee shop, which seat would you pick? I’ve seen this article floating around on the inte… Read […]
Why Are Glocks So Popular?
Like people, some guns are famous for certain attributes, while others are famous for being famous. I think the long-term fame of Glocks draws a bit from each of those realms, although I’m not sure if the Kardashians use them. The First Tactical Tupperware … and Curtain Rods The early Glocks brought the beginning of […]
Dry Fire With Laser Ammo
Love these types of training tools. A little time doing this at home translates to HUGE benefits on the next range visit –> Into the Fray, Episode 287: Dry-Fire With Laser Ammo – Now we can train anywhere, anytime, and still get instant feedback. Read the rest: Dry Fire With Laser Ammo | Video | […]
Great Gun Buys on a Budget
The key to buying a gun on a budget is knowing where you can and can’t cut corners. The most important attribute of a defensive gun is that it works. Read the rest: Great Gun Buys on a Budget | U.S. Concealed Carry Association
Dust to Dust: Defending Your Castle With Frangibles
Some interesting perspectives on the use of frangible ammunition for self-defense. It’s got safety benefits indoors, but does it work on live targets? Some gun writers think frangibles are inadequate for self-defense, calling them a “fad.” Those writers are ill-informed … and wrong. Read the rest: Dust to Dust: Defending Your Castle With Frangibles | […]
The Four Pillars of Home Defense, Part 1
Some practical advice for home defense… The Four Pillars of Home Defense are straightforward ways to protect your home and family. Let’s examine them to see how YOU can start preparing right now. Read the rest: The Four Pillars of Home Defense, Part 1 | USCCA
7 Tips to Make the Most of Your Time at the Range
If you go to an indoor shooting range, odds are you’ll pay for your time by the hour. Even if you go to a facility that doesn’t charge by the hour, you’ll likely prefer to spend more time shooting than on support activities. Here are some tips to help you spend more time behind the […]