How To Get Started In Competition Shooting
I’ve been active on the competitive shooting scene since I was fourteen years old. In that time I have learned a great deal and have been constantly and regularly humbled by the amazing and...
How to Use a Rifle Sling to Shoot Better
I have spent more than half my life in the Civilian Marksmanship Program shooting sports. When I began my CMP career, I was told by a wise old man at my local club that...
Should I Carry My Gun With A Round In The Chamber?
Long story short, you need to carry your gun with a round in the chamber. If you're going to have a handgun for concealed carry or self-defense, it needs to be loaded.
The point of...
The 3 Things Everyone Should Carry Every Day
Over at Everyday Carry, one can peruse what other people carry in their pockets on a daily basis. We feature one of those pocket dumps each and every evening right here at TTAG. It's...
Defensive Accuracy: Can You Keep Your Shots On an 8.5×11″ Piece of Paper?
So, do you have what it takes? Can you keep your rounds on a letter-sized piece of paper at 21 feet and less? If not, don't feel badly about asking for help.
Why does the...
3 Best Shooting Drills For The Indoor Range
What about shooting drills for the indoor range? You can do just about anything outdoors, including all the run and gun you want, but indoors is a different matter.
What shooting drills are the best...
‘Printing’ While Carrying Concealed – Is it Really a Problem?
By Travis Pike
The first day I carried a gun I was absolutely terrified that someone would see it. I was freaking out that someone would 'make' me. I constantly readjusted my clothing and always...
The Best Handguns For Home Defense
Ultimately, the best handguns for home defense are the ones that you can run best. That's the primary consideration. Can you shoot it worth a darn? That's what matters most.
So, what are the best...
How an Operator Taught Me to Shoot Skeet
While visiting recently with everyone’s favorite saddle burr, my good friend Male Concubine, he inquired into the current state of my shooting and what I might be working toward right now.
I was honest with...
The 6 Best AR-10 Rifles For The Money
You can find AR-10 rifles that are very expensive, and you can find some that fit more modest budgets. But what are the AR-10 rifles that give the shooter the most bang for the...
Is Your Gun Failing to Feed? Check Your Magazines
In our post earlier today on gift ideas for your favorite gun-owning father, Sam Hoober suggested buying pop some quality magazines. He correctly pointed out that a semi-automatic handgun's most common failure point is...
Why Having a Carry Gun Rotation Is a Bad Idea
By Sal D.
I only carry one of two guns: either the ever-popular GLOCK 19, or a Ruger LCR snub nose revolver. Most often it’s the GLOCK 19. When I need deeper concealment that the G19...