Sometimes I buy guns merely for the fun factor involved in them. I don’t have or need a reason other than I want it. This has lead me to silly, but fun MAC pistols, an old school VZ 61 in 32 ACP, and now the Chiappa PAK 9. The PAK 9 is at it’s core […]
Trulock Tactical Choke: Apocalypse Ready
Endorsed by former Vice President Joe Biden, the 18.5 mm shotgun (12 gauge) is the least regulated, most powerful and most flexible weapon available to police and citizens of the United States of America. To get the most out of this amazing tool, I recommend the Trulock Tactical Choke. It is designed to produce optimum performance […]
How the AR-15 Won Me Back
A few years ago while I was writing for one of our brother websites in the Hurricane Media Group (Then Force12Media) in a rage of disgust over a series of issues I had with my AR-15 I vowed that I would and could never trust it again. Well that article sparked a whole list of […]
Vicker’s Sling Builder at Blue Force Gear: See Your Choices
I have long been a fan of the Vicker’s Sling and Blue Force Gear never disappoints, but they have outdone themselves this time. With twelve color choices for sling and pull tab, hardware choices, fourteen attachment options, padded or un-padded and sewing modifications, if you cannot find your perfect sling for function and fashion here, […]
Packing For The Range: Go Modular
You arrive at the range, ready for some relaxation with a favorite shootin’ iron, and as you start to set up you realize that you have forgotten a critical accessory. Or, perhaps, you get settled into a shooting session and suddenly something comes loose on your gun, and you find yourself without the simple tools […]
Two Father’s Day Gift Recommendations from 180 Second Ideas
Two quick Father’s Day Gift Recommendations from Johnny at 180 Second Ideas: LEOS Red Dot Sight by AT3 Tactical Most shooting enthusiasts will never put a combat-ready optic on their home defense or Sunday target rifle. Nor should they. The LEOS by AT3 Tactical is for everyday shooters who want quality on a mid-level budget. […]
Sig responds to allegations it provided New Jersey police defective handguns
by Daniel Terrill Sig Sauer said ammunition likely caused malfunctions experienced by New Jersey troopers using their newly-issued duty guns rather than a defect in the pistol’s design. The state of New Jersey alleged in a recent lawsuit the New Hampshire company provided defective handguns to New Jersey State Police for a contract three years […]
Canik TP9 SF Elite: 1,000 Round Review
Is the new, Turkish made, Canik TP9 SF Elite Turkish Dread or Turkish Delight? Those of you with a sweet tooth are probably familiar with the sugary confection called Turkish Delight. The sweet treat is a bit obscure in the US but internationally appreciated. A parallel with that treat can be drawn to today’s handgun. […]
Birchwood Casey AR500 Dueling Tree
The new Dueling Tree AR500 Centerfire Handgun Target from Birchwood Casey®provides fast-paced action that you can see and hear. The new AR500 Dueling Tree features six paddles that are 6” in diameter and 3/8” thick. The paddles are constructed of tough, durable AR500 steel. The Dueling Tree has six plates that swing from side to […]
Gun Culture Goes Mainstream: Gun Podcasts
New Media Gun guys and gals have long been served via new media outlets. You Tube gun channels abound, gun guy/gal websites are widely available, and even traditional in-print publications seem to be more widely accepted in the gun world than in other cultural subsets. Podcasts However, the podcast world has been woefully void of […]