The shotgun is nothing new. The smoothbore musket was the weapon of choice in the 17th and 18th centuries (not rifles). Why? Because you can get any job done with the same gun. While the shotgun—and other weapons—have evolved since then, the shotgun still holds its own with a colorful variety of firearms, action types, […]
Concealed Carry: The Many Merits of Small Handguns
When envisioning a pocket gun, most shooters picture a petite weapon built with ergonomics suited to fit the hands of a child, and ballistics that narrowly surpass a BB gun. In most cases, they wouldn’t be wrong. But despite their shortcomings, these small-scale shooters can fill an important niche in every shooter’s concealed carry kit. […]
Wunderwaffe – From MG42 and Sturmgeweher to MG3 and G3
Small arms development in Germany before and during WW2 produced some amazing weapons and had an affect on rifles and machineguns felt well beyond the 20th century. At the start of the World War II, the German Army (Wehrmacht) equipped their infantry with a mix of bolt action rifles and machine guns. Between the wars, […]
Common Sense Gun Laws: Re-Define Silencers to De-Regulate Suppressors
Firearms noise is a problem. Acording to the internet, the science is settled that noise pollution directly contributes to man made global warming. Let us take action at once to save the Earth. Suppressor are the solution to gun noise. One of the complications with owning suppressors is a confusing law, the National Firearms Act. […]
The Q ERECTOR Modular .22 Suppressor: How Quiet Do You Want To Be Today?
The new Q Erector Unit is something different. From its full 10-baffle setup to its smallest configuration, this modular rimfire suppressor lets you pick the number of baffles you want. It is perfect for your .22 (and smaller) caliber pistols and rifles. Centered in Portsmouth, NH, and led by industry legend Kevin Brittingham, Q offers […]
Long Range Shooting: How To Choose a Rifle Scope- Common Features
The rifle scope is maybe the most important component in a precision weapon system. It is the connection between you, and the target; it is your fire control system. Your success in long range shooting depend on the quality of the scope, on the quality of the scope’s mounts, and on how it’s installed on […]
Listen to the Doctor: Handgun caliber is largely irrelevant
Doctors don’t care about gun fashion or caliber wars on the Internet. They deal in science. Spoiler alert: Handgun caliber is largely irrelevant Below is a video of a doctor teaching other doctors and prehospital care providers about gunshot wounds in humans. Want to know about caliber and shot placement? Here you go. Doctors know a few things […]
How to shoot a plate rack with Craig Outzen
Professional shooter Craig Outzen offers some quick info on shooting plate racks on this episode of MGM Target Tips. Follow Craig Outzen on Facebook for more tips. Craig Outzen is a 20yr career Fireman/Paramedic in Salt Lake County UT. He uses his time at the station to fund the fantasy of traveling the beautiful countryside […]
SIG Sauer® MPX Air Gun Trainer- Shoot anywhere
The SIG SAUER MPX air rifle is a great training tool matched to original rifle’s weight, balance and controls. The SIG MPX Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) airguns let you train off the range and afford enough manipulations to put your eyes and hands where they need to be so your trigger finger can go to […]
7 Normal Items to Carry That Can Be Used As a Weapon
My father told me that he made preparations for the next encounter he had with a rival gang in his hometown. He showed up at the next fight armed with a potato. A potato. He drove a large nail through its center and tied heavy twine around the nail. After doing this he proceeded to […]