“White House orders pistol braces to be banned” Imagine clicking on your favorite news site or gun blog and reading those very words. Don’t think it can happen? remember that recently owners of slide fire or “bump stocks” found themselves in the very same situation. An accessory that was legal for years was suddenly called […]
Gun Culture
Anti-Glock: The Dark Side of Plastic Perfection
Upon hearing about my fellow TAG team member Brian‘s article titled “Do All Roads Lead to Glock?,” I knew with absolute certainty I had to present the other half of the argument and be that guy—the Glock hater. I’m tired of shootists perpetually singing the praises of this platform—it’s the ultimate in reliability, they’re inexpensive, […]
The Great Caliber Debate: What action movies have to say about 9mm vs .45
I’ve owned a 1911 for some time, and although I’ve had other pistols before it, I’ve found that there aren’t very many guns I’m more accurate with than my trusty old black and brown .45. To be honest, I’ve never put much stock into the Glock vs 1911 debate. They’re both reliable, accurate, and easy […]
Shoot to Wound and other Misinformed Ideas
WHY DIDN’T THE PERSON JUST SHOOT THE BAD GUY IN THE LEG? Law enforcement and those carrying a firearm for self defense are poised with the same question every year; Why didn’t they just shoot to wound or shoot them in the leg? Sometimes those asking the question sincerely don’t know and want to understand. […]
The Best (and Worst) Quick Access Safes
It’s a scenario you hope will never happen, but want to be as prepared as possible for. It’s the middle of the night. You’re sleeping, and you hear someone kicking in the door. With no time to spare, you have to jump up, shake off the gossamer webs of slumber and get ready for the […]
Is the AR-15 an effective weapon for civilians to use against domestic terrorism?
With attacks on our homeland, we have the responsibility to defend it against all threats foreign and domestic. Politicians and mainstream media are both labeling these weapons anything but what they are. I have personally used these style rifles in the defense of my country and now as a veteran. In the hands of a […]
GunBroker.com Introduces FreedomCoin at SHOT Show 2019
ATLANTA – January 22, 2019 – GunBroker.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for hunting, outdoor sports, and firearm products, is offering its millions of users a better, faster way to buy and sell online by introducing FreedomCoin, a regulatory compliant cryptocurrency. This secure digital payment option is more convenient and typically less expensive than money […]
Old West lessons in gunslinging from Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp, a friend of Doc Holliday and winner of many gunfights, gave an interview on gunfighting sometime in the 1910s. The most amazing thing to me about this interview is that here we sit, 100 years later, and I’m hearing the real deal guys of our time saying some of the same things Wyatt […]
Women and Guns: Why Should Women Shoot?
The cause of self-defense is a generally accepted reason for women to learn to shoot. That goal has and continues to introduce many women into the firearms industry. However, as a female firearms enthusiast, I have some additional motivators that get me to the range. In the interest of encouraging more women to consider the […]
UPDATE: If Beretta isn’t feeling the heat yet, just wait
Early this week it was made public that ADCOR Defense had won a 20 million dollar lawsuit against Beretta for numerous violations of their agreements. You can read that press release HERE. As we said in that article, we were given access to the legal team behind ADCOR Defense. After a short phone call with […]