‘Long Action’ vs. ‘Short Action’ Rifles – What Does That Mean?
For those new to rifles, you'll probably hear about "long action" and "short action" rifles and you may wonder what that refers to and what that means for the buyer and the shooter. We're...
Personal Defense: You Really Need To Practice One-Handed Shooting, Too
One-handed shooting can often be neglected as part of the regular practice a person does for concealed carry and personal defense.
The sentiment you'll find espoused often when it comes to concealed carry/self-defense pistol/whatever-you-want-to-call-it is...
3 First Aid Tools Every Shooter Should Have In Their Range Bag
Gun gurus spend a lot of time and effort training gun owners to shoot their firearms safely and effectively in defensive situations. But the reality is you're more likely to need first aid --...
Laser Sights: You Can’t Buy Shooting Competency in a Store
Over my decades as a firearm instructor, I've seen lots of products marketed that were designed to make shooters better and more skillful. After all, good marketing can sell even marginal products as evidenced...
Woman Shoots, Kills Two Home Invaders in Tucson; Neighbor Says He’s Getting a Gun,...
Tucson police say a woman helped a pair of home invaders take the ambient temperature challenge early Wednesday morning when they tried to break into her home in the middle of the night. Cops...
The 3 Best Handguns for Concealed Carry
I've concealed carried most every day for about 25 years. The only exception: when I was in uniform. Most of that time I openly carried a firearm or two.
In the civilian world, I carry...
Should You Change Your Concealed Carry Gun With The Seasons?
Some people change their concealed carry gun with the seasons. Should you do the same?
Some folks insist that the bulkier clothing of fall and winter requires sizing up to a bigger gun and/or a...
Store Clerk Faces Murder, Weapons Charges For Shooting a Fleeing Chainsaw Thief
A Memphis store clerk is facing charges for allegedly shooting a man to death over a stolen chain saw. Cops say Charles Kalb shot and killed a man running from Mid-South Small Engines without...
Father-Son Camp Has Been Embracing the Shooting Sports for 25 Years
The annual Father-Son Camp in East Central Illinois has grown dramatically over the years. It started with three dads and their sons a quarter century ago. This year, upwards of 800 participants came out...
Brandishing: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, And What You Need To Know
Brandishing is the act of displaying a gun in a manner meant to intimidate, threaten or otherwise make a person feel bad. Most of the time it denotes a handgun, but it would apply...
Shooting Tip: Magazine Changes for Shooters with Smaller Hands
Ultimately, the combination of hand size, gun and reload preference is unique to everyone. For shooters with smaller hands, reloading a magazine following some of the more traditional methods may prove to be difficult,...
6 Great Surplus Guns For Home Defense
Surplus guns offer a whole lot of value for money, as you can get a lot of bang for just a few bucks. Granted, there are some real turkeys to avoid out there, but...