What makes it a great training tool is that it requires absolute and legit concealment. I’m not talking BS concealment like a floppy shoot-me-first vest or an IDPA
Concealed Carry: Traditional IWB, “Hippendix”, or Appendix?
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GLOCK 43X Handgun, Maximum Concealment & It Shoots – Review
The GLOCK 43X handgun is a good combination of, big enough to control and shoot comfortably, yet small enough to easily carry concealed.
Home Defense Shotgun – What Makes it Kick-Ass?
The home defense shotgun makes an ideal defensive weapon, with a few accessories you can make it kick ass…
Smith & Wesson M642 Performance Center Revolver : Why Not Carry A Spiffy Snubbie?
Gun-nut, Tom Mchale, reviews the fine work on the Smith & Wesson M642 Performance Center Revolver and why you need to upgrade your gun.
Top 6 Home Defense with a Gun Myths
Some myths get passed around with blind regularity even if they are not true? Here are some firearms and home defense myths that just won’t die.
Home Defense Guns – Three Weapon Ideas On A Budget
Tom looks at budget home defense guns including options such as Shot Guns, Police Trades and 22LR Rifles.
10mm Ammunition: 7 Things You Need to Know
How utterly miserable life would be if we only had one type of pickup truck, lawn tractor, 80s band, or Chia Pet character? 10mm ammunition another reason to support diversity.
Best Handgun Sights by Type – We Range Test Express, Post & Notch, & Red Dots
Tom breaks down three basic styles of handgun sights: express, post and notch, and red dot to find out which one is the best handgun sight?
Smith & Wesson’s M&P 45 M2.0 Handgun – a Big Bore CCW Weapon
Handgun expert Tom McHale reviews the Smith & Wesson’s M&P 45 M2.0 Handgun with expanded extra fat bullet capacity for concealed carry?!?
MOA, Mils and Math – The Long Range Shooting Guide, Part 2
If you want to save lots of time & ammo zeroing a rifle or hitting a distant target, invest a little time to understand the concepts of MOA and mils.
The Long Range Shooting Guide, Part 1: Theory
When you boil down all the complexity, you really only have to worry about two things: how far the bullet falls before it hits the target and how far the wind blows it sideways.
Concealed Carry Tips: What’s Hurting Your Holster Draw?
Real and quantifiable practice under the exact same conditions as your daily carry just might expose some problem areas
Why You Shouldn’t Shoot Small Groups – Defensive Pistol Training
If you use a gun for concealed carry or home defense, tiny groups are not always your friend.
CMMG Mk10 Banshee Pistol, Gets a 10mm Power Boost
The CMMG Banshee Mk10 pistol in 10mm operates like an AR pistol, so it shares many of the same features including pinned upper and lower receivers.
Should You Suppress a Home-Defense Gun?
With all that headache and waiting around just to get your hands on a firearms suppressor, should you ever consider using one on a home defense gun?
Apples & Oranges: Two Lightweight Concealed Carry Pistols
I don’t see these two pistols as directly comparable. You wouldn’t set a bone-in Ribeye steak against Alaskan King Crab legs. These Lightweight CCW Pistols ought to be evaluated based on their intended uses.
6 Reasons a Pistol-Caliber Carbine Makes Sense
If you’re looking for “most powerful” then you’d always choose a rifle caliber over a pistol carbine and a carbine over a pistol.
AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates – What You Need To Know
Tom explores the importance of AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates. What can go wrong & what can go good.
M1 Garand – Another Storied Gun
The familiar name, M1 Garand, is from the inventor John Garand, who spent a 34-year career designing & improving semi-automatic military rifles at the Springfield Armory…
Smith & Wesson’s M&P 22 Compact is the New Kit Gun 2.0
Tom is compelled to update his Kit Gun to the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact Pistol, but why does it need the additional silencer?
Best AR 15 Scopes – How & What Rifle Optics To Choose ~ VIDEO
What is the easy answer to choosing the best AR 15 scopes: I say “It depends”. I’m not being bratty, keep reading and hear me out.. (Tips, Video & Reviews)
7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester Ammo, What’s The Difference?
Gun nut, Tom McHale, risks a fight to explain the subtle nuances between 7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester Ammunition.
Headspace How To Check an AR15 Rifle for Regular Gun Folks ~ VIDEOS
Tom McHale gives us a simplified explanation on why and how-to Headspace check your or AR15 rifle or bolt action long gun.
Sightmark 5-30×50 Pinnacle Riflescope Operations Review for Long-Range Shooting
The Sightmark 5-30×50 Pinnacle Riflescope’s main tube has a diameter of 34mm, so this scope is a beast, but I mean that in a loving and complimentary way.
An Inside Look at How AR-15 Barrels Are Made: DC Machine
DC Machine is the biggest machining company you may never have heard of. However, you are likely familiar with Palmetto State Armory, located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Beretta APX RDO Pistol is Red Dot Optics-Ready ~ Gun Review
The Beretta APX RDO Pistol is easy & soft to shoot, although you’ll find that the grip angle is a bit more raked, it’s closer to that of a Glock than a 1911. Overall it is a nice pistol.
Four Questions to Ask in Your Next Gun Control Debate
People don’t change their minds to your point of view in the middle of an argument. Like coffee, new ideas need time to percolate to be at their maximum effectiveness…
Ruger’s Security 9 : A Basic General Purpose Pistol
As the name implies, the Security 9 is a 9mm pistol and is currently available in full size and compact forms. The Ruger standard models are all black with a polymer frame combined with steel.
AR-15 Barrel Length – Does It Even Matter? Maybe NOT
Unlock the truth about AR-15 barrel length & its impact on bullet velocity. Discover why shorter barrels may not be the hindrance you thought & the surprising benefits they can offer.
How to Install or Change Your AR Handguard – Featuring the Brownells Wrenchman
In this how to on installing or changing out your AR-15 rifle handguard see how the Brownells Wrenchman breathes new life into a well-used AR15 black rifle.