It's Memorial Day 2017 here in the United States and for some people it means a three-day weekend of family barbecues or camping trips, for many of us it means something entirely different. I work with a great deal of people who have served in combat roles in locations all around … [Read more...]
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Memorial Day Reflection on the Influence of Veterans
Though I never served in the military, I’ve benefited from the impact of several significant influences, both in my family and among friends who served. My life is richer for having known them, learned from them, heard their stories, and shared in their perspectives. My family … [Read more...]
When is it Time to Cull the Herd?
How many guns is “too many?” Well, how many is “enough?” That depends, right? If you’re a typical gun guy, the answer might be that something like this is a good start: And, conversely, the answer might be an empty room, if you’re the spouse who sees the gun room as the … [Read more...]
Firearms Addiction, or just a Collecting Problem?
Do you have a problem with firearms? Or are you a full-on gunaholic? Before you start looking for a Dropkick Murphy’s Drying-Out Academy for gun addiction, you should consider the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common addiction. Adapted from this site’s list of issues … [Read more...]
Gun Owners : Don't be Part of the Problem
There are many subcultures in the firearms community. You have three gunners, hunters, cowboy action shooters, 1911 fanatics, and weekend plinkers to name a few. Chances are that we are all a cross over of several types of the shooting categories I listed. The common bond with … [Read more...]
So you want to be a Gun Writer? Start writing.
In the beginning, you read a lot and get some experience shooting. The first symptom of writing fever is a continuing feeling that you could write a better post than the one you are reading. Then comes the belief that you have original ideas that would benefit others. It becomes … [Read more...]
SOFREP Scavenger Hunt: Fate of Trivia! ANSWERS POSTED
Hey everybody,this week's edition of the SOFREP Scavenger Hunt, "Fate of Trivia," hosted by The Arms Guide and our own Fate of Destinee, is now closed. We will announce the winners in the Arms Guide newsletter on Monday night. Open Division Prizes one SOFREP OD Green … [Read more...]