Gun shows can be intimidating places for a person new to the shooting sports. They are usually busy, loud, and attended by folks from all walks of life. But they can also be some of the best opportunities to meet other firearm enthusiasts and experts, ogle some cool guns, or buy a new or used […]
Aimpoint Micro S-1: Light Weight, Low Profile Shotgun Optic
Give yourself the advantage of the ultimate shotgun optic! The Aimpoint® Micro S-1 was designed specifically for use on shotguns. The innovative carbon fiber reinforced mounting system positions the optic on the lowest possible optical axis – without adding unnecessary weight. The Micro S-1 sight attached directly to the shotgun at any point along the […]
What You Should Do When the Police Come..and They Will Come
“The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.” – Robert Peel “Father of Modern Policing” No matter who you are, […]
Mental Preparation for Concealed Carry
Back when I played second baseman for my high school baseball team, my dad used to remind me to “always think about what you’ll do if the ball comes to you.” I think this advice is relevant when talking about concealed carry, too. That is, have your actions already figured out before you encounter trouble. […]
Nikon MONARCH 7i VR Laser Rangefinder
Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation has released the Nikon Laser Rangefinder MONARCH 7i VR — an innovative model that employs an optical Vibration Reduction function. The MONARCH 7i VR effectively reduces vibrations in the viewfinder caused by hand movement (sinusoidal waves) to approx. 1/5 or less, based on Nikon’s measurement standards. […]
Outdoor Versus Indoor: Which Range is For You?
People who have been reading my posts on The Arms Guide should have noticed a pattern in my posts by now. I am always talking about the importance of firearms practice and the factors that make it up. This post is no different. In past posts, I have made mention that nothing replaces actual trigger […]
Soviet Machine Guns : The DP-28
Soviet Machine Guns have come in many shapes and sizes in the past 100 years, today we take a look at a WW2 vintage one, the DP28 . Shortly after the Communists were victorious in their revolution and ousting of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, they set to strengthen their armed forces. The problems with Imperial […]
Watch: How to Shoot a Pump Shotgun Fast
In this video, Brian Nelson, Tactical Performance Center instructor and pro shooter, demonstrates his method for shooting a pump shotgun FAST. Want to know more?  You can sign up for the TPC Multigun Boot Camp.
4 Firearms Myths That Bad Guys Believe And You Shouldn’t
Ox here with 4 myths about firearms accuracy that bad guys believe and you shouldn’t MYTH 1. You can’t shoot accurately with a (fill in the blank) pistol. Normally, I hear this argument about subcompacts, pistols/revolvers with long heavy triggers, or pistols that have a long double action for the first round and a single […]
DOJ Slams the Brake on Operation Choke Point
Today the United States Department of Justice and Attorney General Jeff Sessions slammed the brakes on one of the more subtle and potentially devastating programs that was put into place by former Attorney General Eric Holder. Operation Choke Point was the name of the operation where the DOJ at the time began their subtle assault on […]