If you ever had a school teacher that swore that you would use and even appreciate math one day, then that promise is finally about to come true while picking a long-range caliber.
Long-Range Caliber, How to Choose the Best for You
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Palmetto State Armory Long Range Rifles – .224 Valkyrie & 6.5 Creedmoor
Solid long-range performance doesn’t require expensive bolt-action competition rifles. You can get good results into the four-digit yardage range with standard AR-15 and AR-10 platforms.
CMMG MkG Banshee Makes Good Use of a Short Barrel ~ VIDEO
The CMMG MkG Banshee is a neat little pistol or SBR depending on which version you like. At great personal risk of denting the family budget, I want to send a check in for this one…
Gossip & Gear from the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting
It’s the only gathering of 80,000 or so people where folks are overly polite & respectful to each other. Unless you are Alyssa Milano…
Shooting Accessories , My Favorite Five Must-Haves
Like most other product categories, shooting gear must pass the test of time for it to make the true favorites shooting accessories list. Here are my current top five.
Colt Commando XM177 Carbine History : “a Carbine by any Other Name….” ~ VIDEO
The most challenging part of the Colt Commando XM177 Carbine history is the profusion of names and nicknames for the actual rifle it represents.
Brownells XM177 Colt Commando Carbine : Something Retro & Something New
Brownells XM177E2 Retro Carbine is now out and Tom Mchale had to get his hands on it and take it to the shooting range. Oh yeah,,, we are giving this gun away!!
How to Stop Mass Murders in Schools – Right Now
Why are we so averse to spending $233 per student to put an immediate stop to school shootings?
Random Pithiness… & Guns from SHOT Show 2018
While a decidedly non-scientific observation, it seemed like companies in the AR market focused on meaningful improvements rather than simply building yet another AR-15 clone
AR15 vs AR10 , Is Bigger Really Better? A Look at Big vs Little ARs Downrange
Tom compares the AR15 vs AR10 rifles when shooting at long range, and provides data for what happens to bullets as they travel downrange.
Aero Precision Builder Set AR-15 Rifle Project – Picking Parts & Components
Tom Mchale walks us through his choice of parts and components from the Aero Precision Dream AR-15 Rifle build project, using an Aero Precision Builder Set.
Build Your Own AR-15 Rifle from an Aero Precision AR-15 Builder Kit
Tom Mchale gives the reader a detailed look at how to build your own AR-15 rifle, featuring an Aero Precision AR builder kit and a downloadable list of tools and parts.
How to Win the Gun Control Debate in Favor of Guns
If you can frame the gun control debate as questions, the other just might ask you for the answer. And that makes the debate a whole different ball game.
Sig Sauer Ammunition Factory, an Exclusive Inside Look of the New Arkansas Facility
Firearms reporter Tom McHale reports on his exclusive tour of the all new Sig Sauer Ammunition Factory open now in Arkansas…
The Practical Guide to Gun Holsters for Concealed Carry ~ New Book
New third edition The Practical Guide to Gun Holsters for Concealed Carry offers readers valuable advice and perspective on a dozen methods of concealed carry and over 160 different products.
173 Trillion People Have Never Read the Constitution – New Book Looks to Fix That
Most people haven’t ever read the founding documents, which is exactly why AmmoLand Contributor, Tom McHale, wrote his new book, The Constitution – A Revolutionary Story.
Q Silencer Full & Half Nelson Suppressors ~ Eliminadores de Ruido
The Q Silencer Half and Full Nelson suppressors are built like tanks and would serve as impact weapons or a really expensive hammer in a pinch…
Pistol Barrel Upgrade , Benefits Explained & How-To Instructions
Tom Mchale gives AmmoLand News readers the inside scoop on a pistol barrel upgrade as well as a run down on the steps need to complete this easy gunsmith job.
Concealed Carry – Do You Need A Self Defense Insurance Plan? ~ VIDEO
After the smoke clears what comes next? Tom McHale, reviews the best self defense insurance options, sometimes called concealed carry liability insurance..
Plastic Steel Plates & Other New Shooting Gear, Summer Break 2017
One of the benefits of this adventure job is that you get to try out all sorts of new shooting sports gear. This time with the folks from the United States Concealed Carry Association…
5 Cool Guns And Gear Products From The NRA Annual Meeting
After wandering the thousands of yards of exhibit aisles, I picked out this short list of new and interesting stuff.
First Shot On Target Drill, Learn To Shoot Better From The Karate Kid
Repetition and muscle memory applies to a whole slew of important life skills like separating Oreo cookies, hitting the brakes when the idiot in front of you is busy texting, and yes, shooting a gun.
Getting Started In Long Range Shooting
Tom gives us an introduction to the sport and what it takes getting started in long range shooting.
MantisX Firearms Training System ~ Smart Shooting With Your Smartphone
The MantisX Firearms Training System , it’s like having your own professional competitive shooting coach, even when you’re shooting alone…
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P 45 Shield – A Pocket 45 You Can Shoot
Gun writer, Tom McHale, reviews the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P 45 Shield with Tritium Night Sights with positive results.
Sig Sauer P320 : A Closer Look At The Army’s New Gun
Tom gives us our first up-close detailed look, at the Army’s new Sig Sauer P320 handgun and it’s ground breaking modular design…
How Do You Use a Gun, Weaponlight & or Flashlight?
Technology has really fouled up some of the classic gun handling techniques.
The Great Carry Gun Dilemma – Capacity vs Firepower
The TRP has limited capacity, but it’s a .45, each of those rounds can wipe out a city block. The Legion packs about double the round count, but they’re tiny little 9mm cartridges…
2017 Shooting Industry Predictions
Here are some of the things I see happening during the coming year in the shooting industry and for gun rights…
Handgun Self Defense Ammo , You Can Bet Your Life On
Tom gives us his pick of the best handgun self defense ammo currently on the market.