Oxford describes a herd of wild pigs, or swine, as a sounder. In fact, the name of a group of wild hogs has more to do with the age of the animals than the noises they make. A group of young pigs, or piglets, is often referred to as a drift, drove, or litter. A […]
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Top 3 Mass Shooting Myths: Specifically School Shootings
Another mass shooting. And the media has been quick to pile on half-truths and outright lies in order to manipulate youth who are easy to manipulate and adults who just don’t have the time or energy to dig into what they’re being told. So, today, I wanted to give you a quick and dirty rundown […]
Llama Micromax .380 1911: Half the Size, Twice the FUN
After a long wait the Llama Micromax is finally here and in our hands. If you’re not sure if you’ve heard of Llama before it’s because you have and you haven’t. The original company closed down some time ago but their ideas are now living on through the craftsmen of Metro Arms and brought to […]
10 Tips For Concealed Carry Beginners
All fifty states now allow for the concealed carry use of a firearm in some manner, and more and more people are doing so. However, it’s not quite as simple a matter as it sounds due to the many rules and requirements involved with concealed carry wear. Confusion and headaches can be avoided if concealed […]
SIG SAUER Ammunition: New Components for Precision Hand Loading
SIG SAUER, Inc. is well known for fine firearms and manufacturing premium ammunition. They have now expanded their product lines to include reloading components for precision hand loaders. Made in SIGs state-of-the-art ammunition facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Elite Performance Ammunition shell cases are engineered to exacting tolerances and available for multiple pistol calibers (primed or […]
Watch How a Glock Works (with Glock Cutaway)
I am a visual guy. I love cut away guns and looking at how parts relate and function together. The guys at 762x51n8o have done a great video using a Glock cutaway to show all the safety systems of a Glock, and how it works. The more you know about how your gun works, the better […]
How to Practice so That You Can’t Miss
Many police departments have a standard for their officers of needing do be able to draw and put 2 rounds on target in 1.5 seconds. As a result, many concealed carry and defensive pistol classes have also set that same standard. This is a good, solid standard that all shooters should aim for. Not just […]
And Now For Something…Completely Different: 45 Colt
The last eight years saw an unprecedented expansion of gun ownership in America. Some of us already owned a few before the “scare era” of gun buying began. Those who did now own dozen, and those who are new gun owners may have listened to the suggestions of others as to what to buy in […]
Lionheart LH9: Built To Fight
The Lionheart LH9 is not too new to the market, but it’s popularity in recent years seems to have thinned out. Some pistols make a huge first impression on the market, do very well for a while, and then without warning, all the enthusiasm and media attention just ceases. Sales on these pistols never stopped, […]
Math and Guns – How Math Can Improve Your Shooting
I’ll be the first to admit that I hate math – it never was my strong suit. However, visiting the range reminds me that math has “real life” applications, including improving your shooting. Long range shooters, like snipers, are especially aware of how mathematics and physics must be effectively employed to achieve accuracy. However, short […]