“It’s not the size mate, it’s how you use it.” Wise words for a comedy movie and certainly relevant to the never-ending caliber wars…
About Tom McHale:
Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything.
His web blog My Gun Culture is an irreverent, twisted look at gun news bordering on the ridiculous. It covers shootin’ stuff, loud noises, defending your own, the occasional mall ninja, and about 200 years of the American way.
“These are the (partially) true stories of… My Gun Culture” says Tom. Visit: www.mygunculture.com
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The Boberg Backwards Bullpup Pistol Review
What is the Boberg Arms handgun advantage? Increased velocity, easy slide operation and soft shooting…
I Dig the .357 Sig
Some folks refer to this cartridge as a necked-down .40 Smith & Wesson. Conceptually, that’s kinda true, but there are technical differences. The cartridge base is the same dimension
Making of a Smith & Wesson – An Inside the Gun Factory Look
Next time you think about buying a Smith & Wesson, take a look at these photos – it might give you a whole new appreciation for what you’re getting…
Alien Gear IWB / OWB Modular Gun Holster Review
While I’ve read about Alien Gear holsters and seen the catchy ads, I was still pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail in construction and…
I Feel The Need for .45 SMC Speed
Sometimes we shooters do things because, well, why not? It’s as good reason as any, right? At first glance, the .450 SMC cartridge may appear to fall into the “why not” category…
I Am Scared of Guns,,,, So NO GUNS ALLOWED!
To some people, guns are scary. I’m scared of things too. Like Rosie O’Donnell. And sharknados. And Donald Trumps hair. But how do we correct that fear…
Galco Gunleather Factory Tour: How Many Holsters Can You Make From 44 Miles of Cows?
If you lined all those cows up, they would reach from PETA’s headquarters in Washington DC all the way to the Chick-Fil-A in Warrenton, Virginia. Trust me, I did the math…
Four Gun Laws I Would Repeal First (If I Was a Benevolent Dictator)
When the glorious day comes, when I’m in charge, I’m going to set about fixing things. Think beavers are industrious? During the first 20 minutes of my reign, I’ll get rid of ALL gun control laws…
Trijicon’s Optics Solution for the 300 AAC Blackout Round
The 300 AAC Blackout caliber is a nightmare for optics manufacturers. Why? The range of possible projectiles and associated ballistics are crazy…
You Might Be A Gun Control Activist If…
Are you a gun control activist? How do you know when you have crossed that line from patriotic citizen to freedom hating wacko bent on taking away everyone’s rights???
What a Difference a Trigger Makes
Note to self: Every time you buy a nice new rifle in the future, don’t be a cheapskate. Order it with the trigger upgrade option right off the bat…
These Gun Sights Are Off!
Jerking the trigger why shooting your gun is a common issue and easy to diagnose and fix with a few simple steps…
The 6.8 Remington SPC Round: An Up Close & Personal Look
At first I wasn’t sure exactly what got me so fired about the 6.8 Remington SPC cartridge. After some use, and some deep thought, I think it boils down to three things…
Surplus Ammunition: Shooting a Little Bit of History – Literally
Know what you are getting into and there is nothing at all wrong with experiencing the wonders and joys of finding and shooting surplus ammunition…
How To Zero Your AR-15 Rifle
Today we’re going to do complicated math talking about zeros, trajectories, and gravity. Fortunately we will not be talking about shooting in zero gravity as bullets would fly forever…
Let’s Talk Firearms Silencers – Its Just Hearing Protection Dummy
Are they legal? Can you buy one? Can anyone else use it? Do they really silence a gunshot? Has Hollywood completely misrepresented yet another gun topic???
Galco Announces Line Up Of Guest Appearances At Their Booth for NRA 2014
Galco Gunleather is excited to announce book signings and appearances at the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings in Indianapolis, all in Galco’s booth #5464…
Celebrating Diversity with the 300 AAC Blackout Caliber
People get all worked up about whether the 300 AAC Blackout is better than the .223 Remington, 5.56mm or AK-47’s 7.62x39mm. I don’t care, mainly because I’m all about celebrating diversity…
New Book Teaches Ammunition Reloading For Beginners
The Insanely Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition demonstrates reloading skills and tips in easy-to-understand manner…
Shooting Tip: Don’t Be All Thumbs
The wrong thumb position may cause you to bleed all over the shooting range. I can share this new-shooter tip from a vantage point of, ummm, let’s call it personal experience…
A Look Through The Redfield Battlezone Tactical .22LR Scope
There’s just something pure and satisfying about blowing away teeny, tiny targets at moderate ranges without the expense, noise and recoil of a full size gun…
LaserMax Ends The Rodent Chronicles Arms Race?
The problem is this. Normal Ruger 10/22 aiming is just fine with the standard iron sights, or maybe a low power optic. But as varmint squatters only appear in dark conditions, you can’t really see sight or optics…
President’s Gun Control Executive Order Will Totally Reduce Street Crime
Executive Orders from the Obama administration earlier this week, effectively closes a secret loophole commonly used by street thugs, gang members, and the Reverend Al Sharpton…NOT
Half-Cocked: Holder Guns?
Half-Cocked: Holder Guns?
Two Popular GunBlogs Team Up for Concealed Carry Giveaway
MyGunCulture.com and TeamGunblogger.com Are Teaming Up To Give Away The Ultimate Office Concealed Carry Package…
Anatomy of a Stage at the Crimson Trace Midnight 3 Gun Invitational
Running around the desert shooting all night long is exhausting. But given the chance, count me in to do it again…
Scope Review: Hawke Panorama EV 3-9×40 AO
The Hawke Panorama EV 3-9×40 AO is the third Hawke Optic we’ve tested over the past couple of years…
Gearing Up for the Crimson Trace Midnight 3 Gun Invitational: Handguns!
The ‘lots and lots of 9mm’ vs. ‘a handful of big .45’s’ debate is about as likely to be settled as Michael Moore speaking at the NRA 2014 Annual Meeting…
Bushnell Elite Tactical 1-6.5×24 RifleScope with BTR-2 Reticle Review
I was blown away by a brand spanking new Bushnell Elite Tactical LMSS 8-40x 60mm spotting scope. The clarity was outstanding and the unit appeared to be capable of absorbing a few dozen RPG hits…
Half-Cocked: The Real History of Crotch Holsters
Half-Cocked: The Real History of Crotch Holsters
Even a Fart Has Benefits – Looking at Both Sides of Gun Control
For the past several weeks, the hysteria over gun control has exceeded that of the first nine rows of floor seats at a Justin Bieber concert…
My GunCulture & Tom Mchale – 2A Flashmob Approved
Gun blog “My GunCulture” and its comedic master Tom Mchale have been awarded the 2A Flashmob Seal of Approval…
Half-Cocked: Public Service Announcement for NY Criminals
Half-Cocked: Public Service Announcement for NY Criminals
Half-Cocked: Off Body Concealed Carry
Half-Cocked: Off Body Concealed Carry
Half-Cocked: Isn’t That Racist?
Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything…
