With the renewed popularity of the combat shotgun, there is a recognition of the need for good sights to engage targets at range more accurately. The golden bead that the classic hunting shotguns came stock with are fine for up close fighting and breaching shotguns, but are all but useless at range with slugs. I […]
Five Drills for Trigger Finger Isolation: Anticipating Recoil, Milking and Sympathetic Squeeze
One of the most common problems in shooting is low-left groups for right handers. It’s normally caused by a combination of anticipating recoil and “milking” or “sympathetic squeeze.” Basically, it’s not always easy to press the trigger without squeezing the rest of the fingers, the thumb, and flexing the wrist at the same time. To […]
“Popperpalooza” with the SAINT from Springfield Armory
Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the SAINT™. Built to equip those who wake up every day determined to protect what they have, believe that safety is their responsibility, and are unapologetic and uncompromising about defending their legacy, the SAINT™ is what an AR-15 should be. While equally at home on plinking and competition ranges, […]
Defensive Handgun Reliability: One in a Thousand?
By: Richard Mann How should you determine ammunition reliability in your self-defense handgun? If you fire 100 rounds without issue, is this acceptable? Or, should it be 300, 500 or even 1,000? Gunsite Academy founder Jeff Cooper once wrote, “When a pistol is drawn and employed to save a man’s life, it absolutely must function. […]
AMG Lock, Stock, & Barrel Glock 17 Carbine Conversion Kit
Pistol caliber carbines have seen a bit of a resurgence over the last year with the introduction of the CZ Scorpion EVO, the Sig MPX, and new HK MP5 clones. As you might expect, there are companies looking for a way to tap into the pistol caliber carbine segment through some interesting avenues. American Manufacturing Group sent us […]
Safariland Mag/Utility Pouch: Everyday Carry/Effortless Retention
The Safariland Model 71 Single Magazine Pouch has a flexible accordion design which allows a tight, custom fit for magazines, flashlights, knives, and multi-tools. At $15, it may be the best stocking stuffer on the Internet. I have been carrying one of these for several months. It is the best magazine pouch I have ever […]
TriStar KRX Tactical Shotgun: Box Fed Bliss
by Jay Grazio The 12-gauge shotgun is the Swiss Army knife of firearms. Load it up with birdshot and you can blast clay pigeons apart, impress your buddies with milk-jug destruction or hunt winged prey. Add buckshot or slugs to the mix and you can defend your home or hunt big game. One firearm can […]
Ruger 22/45 Lite Pistol : First Look
The Ruger 22/45 Lite is lightweight version of the regular Ruger 22/45 that has been on the market in several variations the last few years. The 22/45 line as a whole has almost as many fans as it does enemies, when it was released many people screamed bloody murder because it was a radical departure […]
New Gun Control Bills Filed for Florida Legislature 2018 Session
There are several, concerning gun control measures being filed in the Florida State Legislature. Florida SB Gun 196 and it’s companion bill H 219 bans automatic and semi-automatic weapons with a fixed or detachable magazine capable of holding ten or more rounds and ammunition feeding devices. This bill doesn’t just ban the magazines—it bans the […]
Watch: Self Defense Performance Hollow Point Ammunition On a Budget
In today’s economy were all looking for inexpensive ammo. When it comes to self defense ammo don’t buy cheap, buy quality hollow points that are inexpensive. https://youtu.be/NRT9GWwnpGc When you safety is at stake, do your homework and buy wisely.