Ask Foghorn: Cleaning Kit for Firearms
SneakyArab over at Reddit says "I've got a Bersa Thunder 9 and as of right now no cleaning supplies. I'm just getting into the shooting scene, and have only been out to shoot it...
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 60 .357 Magnum (Take Two)
When I wrapped my hands around the diminutive Smith & Wesson Model 60, my first thought was "Honey, I Shrunk The 686!" As I turned it over in my hands, I started to wonder...
Self-Defense Tip: Get Your Game Face On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIFX-Z1P04k
The Jake Zweig SEAL controversy continues to simmer. The former Navy man makes for interesting drama queen TV at Top Shot, but he's taking massive flak for being an a-hole. As well he should....
Self-Defense Tip: Feel Free to Leave the Line
TTAG's Armed Intelligentsia has already discussed the necessity of keeping a "hot gun" on your person while you're home, home on the range. (Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?) There's another, less discussed danger on...
What Constitutes Combat Accuracy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tilvAd5gKyM&feature=player_embedded
Someone defending their life with a gun has a lot to think about. In terms of shooting, accuracy and speed are The Big Two. Simply stated, accuracy is the ability to hit your target....
Question of the Day [via Mikeb30200]: How Does a Gun Control Advocate Teach His...
In my little town about 30 miles outside of Rome there was a carnival. They were celebrating the patron saint or some political holiday, but it was just like what you have in the...
Gun Review: Smith and Wesson Model 64 (DAO)
“A Revolver? Really?” Yeah, I’ve heard that a time or two over the past years. Now I don’t hate automatic pistols. Really, I don’t. I own a very nice Glock that serves as my...
Question of the Day: What Does Shooting Teach Children?
Yesterday, I called the waambulance regarding my 13-year-old step-daughter's desire for ever-increasing amounts of independence. After being upbraided by members of TTAG's Armed Intelligentsia for police state-style parenting, I'd like to take that kids-safety-guns...
Self-Defense Tip: Drop it Like It’s Hot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK7L5U_TOB8
Here's something you never see on the firing line at your local gun range: someone holding their phone. A book (remember them?). A bag of groceries. Anything other than a gun or a gun...
Competition Shooting 101: IDPA
Remember this series? I know, it's been a while, but back by popular request is the continuing series of Competition Shooting 101 articles where we teach you about the various shooting sports. First we looked at...
Gear Preview: Homak Gun Safe Pt. 2
While waiting patiently for the delivery van (dammit, hurry up!), I'll detail my thinking process on the gun cabinet safe versus several alternatives. My thought process involved looking at what I could afford, how...
Course Review: Use of Force Academy Level 1 Pistol (West Virginia)
No matter what level shooter you are, a basic pistol course is a good way to reinforce the fundamentals and iron out some of those bad habits you've picked up along the way. It's also a...