Guns for Beginners

What you see above is my CZ Scorpion Evo SBR. It's a paperweight. Look closely and you'll notice the trigger pack has been removed from the rifle entirely, and there's no Scorpion magazine in...

If you're looking to learn the fine art of marksmanship - the basis of armed self-defense or any other shooting discipline - indoor ranges are where you start. That's where you learn the tano kubwa...

Alabama currently bans possession of handguns by minors under the age of 18. No exceptions. That's right, no exception for parental permission, training, or engaging in hunting or other shooting sports. Banned, plain and simple....

More Americans buy guns for self-defense than any other reason. And why not? A firearm is an excellent tool for defending life and limb. Estimates of successful defensive gun uses vary wildly, but even...

Virginia provides concealed carry permits to non-residents who meet certain criteria, including the usual clean background check, plus the provision of a fingerprint card, photograph, and certificate of completion from an approved firearm safety...

You may have noticed that TTAG has launched a "Guns for Beginners" series. We did so after readers chided us for not appealing to newbies. We've covered a lot of ground in the...

When I blogged the heinous murder of a Philadelphia dog walker in a "safe" neighborhood, two things struck me. First, that the killers admitted to searching for an easy target. Second, the murderous villains would...

Choice is a good thing - except when it isn't. Ever seen someone standing stock still in front of the spaghetti sauce section of their local supermarket? Like that. You can also find analysis paralysis...

As a teacher of high school English, I have rather a unique perch from which to observe the passing trends of American interest and life. All manner of things come up in our discussions...

As discussed in a previous article, carrying a gun outside the home is a bit of a PITA. Unless you use the right carry system, it can be physically uncomfortable. Either way, you have to ID and avoid gun-free...

By Constantine via concealednation.org Concealed Nation emphasizes the importance of carrying every day. We learn from news accounts that an emergency can arise at any time. You can be at home watching TV, driving in your...

We ran a Question of the Day asking the number of ammunition magazines ("mags") a pistol owner should own. That's a matter of debate and personal preference. In terms of new shooters carrying semi-automatic pistols...