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After being introduced to shooting sporting clays by fellow TAG contributor, Nate Schultz, last fall, I had stocked up a couple boxes of clays, just waiting to be turned to powder. When I recently received a Redring shotgun sight, I had the perfect excuse to head out to dust those clays. What follows is my experience with the Redring sight, […]
There is no “silver bullet” for self defense. Carrying a firearm allows you to counter a lethal threat with like force, but not all self defense scenarios are cut-and-dry. What happens when some young drunk, head busting with alcohol-induced bravado, approaches you, threatening to clean your clock out on the street over some imagined or exaggerated slight? […]
One of my favorite firearm accessories is the Bumpski stock. In these times of limited ammo accessibility, it’s not an addition to my rifle that I’d consider “practical,” but it is hard to beat in terms of range fun. Fostech Outdoors’s Bumpski stock is a billet aluminum stock with two functions. In fixed position, it […]
I’ve reviewed Elzetta torches before; I’m no stranger to their high quality construction and performance. So, when Elzetta contacted me about reviewing their new high output model tac light, I was eager to see how it held up against the standard they established with their original ZFL-M60 torch. Features Like the standard output model that […]
What can the Speed Ledge do for your shooting? To answer that question for myself, I attached one to my feisty Springfield XD-S .45 and hit the range. Installation Before we get to shooting, let’s get the Speed Ledge mounted to the handgun. Fortunately, it’s easy to pop on and off, as needed. Because of […]
I had the recent revelation that I’ve been carrying a piece of self defense gear every day for over two years and I have yet to share my experience with it. This part of my EDC is the Cold Steel FGX Push Blade II. Fortunately, I’ve never had to defend myself with it, but because […]
Due, in part, to both the lack of firearms education, and misinformation promoted in much mainstream media, there are many people who view individuals who openly display firearms as threatening. It’s not fair, but it is an unfortunate reality. As a firearms owner, you may want to make a bold political statement to help to […]
Every day carry (EDC) blades have a multitude of practical uses, but what happens when you must rely on a knife for survival? This is where the Benchmade 915 Triage excels. The modified sheepsfoot blade, environment-resistant steel, carbide glass breaker, and safety cutter make the 915 Traige a valuable asset as a survival tool. However, […]
We’ve discussed a few alternative self defense tools before, but here’s a particularly interesting option: the Yellow Jacket iPhone case. Disclaimer: The Arms Guide is not a source of legal counsel. If you have questions about the laws regarding electroshock self defense tools in your state (or county), contact a legal professional. Baton Rouge-based Yellow […]
Here at The Arms Guide, we’re a big proponent of firearms training. But how do you go about getting that training to become more proficient with handling your guns? There are several ways to go about it, but the training means that I want to discuss in specific has to do with supplementing your live fire […]
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