Among those of us who carry a firearm on a day-to-day basis, it isn’t uncommon to hear us cite self-defense as the primary reason we lug our EDCs around with us. Indeed, the internet is rife with stories about legal concealed carriers stopping tragedies before they can happen, or ending them sooner than they otherwise […]
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Gun control: The case of the ‘smart gun’
Could so-called smart guns be the solution to gun control and fewer mass shooting incidents? A new study finds that while there is widespread support for smart guns, the considerable additional cost and questionable efficacy demotivates people from purchasing such weapons. According to the study by Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, smart […]
Yeti Rambler Lowball: The best campfire companion a man can ask for
The quarrel between Yeti and the NRA made the news roundup several months ago and spurred quite an outcry from the pro-gun community. It began when the Yeti revoked their discounting program for the NRA. The NRA publicly denounced Yeti’s business decision and some NRA supporters proceeded to shoot or blow up their Yeti coolers in protest. Both […]
Put Purpose Back Into Your Practice with Burnett Live Fire Drill Cards
The Problem? As shooters, we don’t always have the opportunity to have an instructor at our side. Using technology such as the MantisX and lesson plans made by professionals that focus your time and energy, like that by Burnett Live Fire Drill Cards, can make all the difference. Don’t waste your ammunition, your time, your […]
How to Sight-In a Scope: Turrets and Reticles
by Tom McHale This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Fact: There are some proven ways to zero your scope in only one shot. Those methods will get you close, but you won’t attain the full accuracy potential of your rifle. Why? Every rifle and ammo combination has a little bit of imprecision. No matter how […]
How to Legally Avoid Registration of AR & AK Rifles and Pistols in California
The California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) together with the NRA, recently produced a webinar to explain the new California laws regarding “assault weapons.” CRPA also explained how to avoid registration by converting your rifle to make it California compliant or featureless. Gunguy has boiled down the webinar to the bare facts for you in […]
Maximize Your Range Time: Firearms Training and Fun
With the recent ammo shortage, finding a way to reconcile firearm training with fun shooting can be a challenge in and of itself. As a concealed carry permit holder, and one who regularly carries, I have a responsibility to maintain proficiency with my carry piece(s). However, my passion for the shooting sports originally sprung from […]
What’s Your Excuse Not to Train? Apply the Fundamentals and Train!
Only one lung left due to the ravaging of cancer but still he finds a way to have breathe control. Terrible medications due to kidney failure that cause him to shake and have an increased level of natural arc of movement and yet he finds a way to accurately hit the target through trigger finger […]
The NRA vs. Yeti Coolers | Can’t we just hug it out?
It seems that Yeti Coolers, by making a business or political change to their policy, has created an uproar with the pro 2A folks. Now I’m not one to judge a situation based solely on the mood of the internet. In fact, I found several times that the knee-jerk reaction to something I saw in […]
Safariland 537 Holster | Final Review
Thank you, Safariland. That’s the big summary from my time with the 537 open top concealment holster. It is the answer to a number of my complaints from other holsters. My initial impressions can be read here. Having been able to get some range time with this unit recently, I have more confidence than ever […]